Canadian Manager articles from December 1998

Canadian Manager archives from December 1998

The Y2K problem won't go away (even if you have it right).
December 22, 1998... A business executive has a special digital clock on his desk. It's always in front of him; he wants it to always be in his line of sight. Silently, it counts down the days, minutes and seconds until the Year 2000. It's very much like waiting...

"ESS": helps balance work-life issues.(employee self-service)(Cover Story)
December 22, 1998... Every day, Canada's workers find themselves facing life events that have profound financial impact on them and their families. At the same time, their managers face the ever growing challenges of first, helping workers balance job performance...

Maximize on cultural shifts.
December 22, 1998... Everything that happens in an organization is driven by the organization's culture. It defines how people celebrate successes, react to challenges, and deal with disappointments. More fundamentally, it also controls how people make decisions...

Why traditional hiring systems don't work.
December 22, 1998... And What to look for in a Hiring System From Select International The unemployment rate in this country is at a record low, indicating that more and more employers are doing more and more hiring every day. The question is, are they...

Decision enabling in the communications industry: using data warehousing technology.
December 22, 1998... Marketing and sales' primary objectives are matching and fulfilling customer needs with new or existing products. In the communications industry, the major drivers are customers, competition, regulation and technology. Customers are becoming...

Recent case law clarifies managers' obligations.
December 22, 1998... Several recent legal cases emphasize how important it is for employers and managers to treat their staff fairly and with respect. Bad Faith Termination * What happened: In 1972, United Grain Growers ("UGG") approached Jack Wallace...

Be BAD: employee suggestion program cuts costs, increases profits.(Buck-A-Day campaign)
December 22, 1998... If you want to succeed in business today, particularly in the face of increased competition from around the globe and the crisis in Asia, look for ways to eliminate waste and cut costs. Companies that identify ways to cut costs are rewarded...

Survey reports: baby-boomers now face age factor when searching for a job.
December 22, 1998... From Exec-U-Net The old saying "Easier to find a job when you have a job" may no longer be true." As millions of baby-boomers slide into middle age, those employed on the executive level face more of an uphill battle when searching for...