WCB has released its 2015 Annual Report – Leading Through Change . 2015 at a glance: Slightly fewer Nova Scotians were injured at work compared to 2014. Registered claims decreased to 23,933 from 24,505. ◾There were eight acute workplace fatalities in 2015, compared to five in 2014, 17 in 2013, and 10 in 2012. ◾There […]
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Small Business Issues Series 6 of 6: Outsourcing
Our final topic of this series that we perceive as a top pain point for small businesses; Outsourcing. Many of the Human Resources issues discussed in our earlier Small Business Issues postings can be avoided by careful planning and most importantly, seeking help for your Human Resources needs through subject matter experts. Many small businesses […]
Small Business Issues Series 4 of 6: Safety and Protection
Our fourth item on the list of pain points for small businesses is Safety and Protection: Occupational Health and Safety. Although many would not classify occupational health and safety as an Human Resources component, implementing safe workplace policies and procedures is an Human Resources function. Small businesses may not spend as much time developing and […]