People Pulse :: May 2005

Dear HR managers and business owners,

Like U2 says, sometimes you can't make it on your own. Not even Bono can save the world without outside help.

I have a feeling that they're not talking about recruiting, but the principle holds true regardless, now more than ever. In the current war for talent, finding and attracting top performers can sometimes be a very arduous and time-consuming process, one that can divert crucial energy, resources and working hours away from another important battle: the day-to-day operation of your business.

So if you're thinking of bringing new people aboard in the coming months, now is the time to give some serious thought to the benefits of enlisting an experienced recruitment firm, before you get stuck in a moment you can't get out of. And if you've been searching for new people for a while and you still haven't found what you're looking for, don't worry: it's not too late.

Meanwhile, for this issue of People Pulse, we've come up with two articles we hope you'll find interesting: one on retention in key positions, and another exploring the unusual concept of the seven-day weekend.

Paul Gibbons
Partner, People First Solutions

Poll Question: Which type of company social event do you prefer?

Article: Could a Seven-Day Weekend Help You Attract Talent?

Article: Focusing Retention Efforts on Key Positions

Workshop:
Why top talent leave organizations and what you can do about it.

Success Stories:
Len Robinson, President & COO,
Ledcor Construction Ltd.

Demotivations: Regret

What motivates Generation Y employees?

Generation Y (ages 18 - 25) employees expect employers to challenge them and give them ample opportunities to grow professionally. 36% of these employees don't see themselves in the same job 2 years down the road.

- Source: Business Development Bank of Canada

A Business Case for Retaining Top Talent:
Why top talent leave organizations and what you can do about it.

If you missed this briefing in March, join us Tuesday, May 17, 2005

As BC's economy continues to heat up, looming labour shortages mean organizations that recruit and retain successfully will have an enormous competitive edge. This briefing on February 22nd will review what's working in employee retention in BC, what isn't, and how to generate the most impact in your company with limited resources.

What you will learn in 50 minutes:

What changes are occurring in BC's talent landscape?
Is there a financial case for employee retention?
How can recruiting be vital to the retention process?
What are the main reasons employees leave organizations?
What retention strategies have the best success right now?

Presenter: Paul Gibbons, Partner, People First Solutions Inc.

Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2005

Time: Networking and lunch: 11:45am
Briefing: 12:00 - 12:50pm

Location: Suite 260, 1075 W. Georgia Street, Vancouver

Fee: $40 - includes lunch and handout

Space is limited to the first 12 participants to register for this briefing. Reserve your seat by calling 604-684-2288.

Once you vote, you will see current poll results.
Final poll results will be posted in next month's issue.


	Recruiting Could a Seven-Day Weekend Help You Attract Talent? Ricardo Semler has an unorthodox approach to managing: Let the inmates run the asylum. Allow your employees to work whenever they want, wherever they want, and they'll reward you with increased productivity, greater profitability, and longer-term loyalty, argues the Brazilian businessman in his book The Seven-Day Weekend.			Retaining Focusing Retention Efforts on Key Positions We're all aware of the demographic shifts occurring in the workforce, but here's one more alarming trend to consider. Many Baby Boomers reaching the age 55 are electing early retirement, potentially escalating what is already a major war for talent. Yet most employers have not yet developed an ongoing strategy for managing the impact of this change on their organization, according to a new Mercer survey.

"Thank you for the excellent job you did in helping us set up our Human Resources department and hire our first Human Resources Manager. It was a pleasure to work with a knowledgeable consulting firm that took the time to understand our needs while respecting our timelines."

Len Robinson
President & COO,
Ledcor Construction Ltd.


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