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2010 HR Priorities

Last year, the manufacturing sector experienced layoffs as did firms in the travel and tourism sector. Many of the small firms I talked to indicated that their HR decisions were ‘on hold’. Not just hiring, but, programs aimed at existing employees as well.

In Canada, however, all is not gloom and doom. Despite layoffs in manufacturing and other sectors, there has been stability in Internet firms and Canadian gaming firms have experienced expolsive 30% employment growth from 9,500 to 12,400. Also, the defence sector has seen employment stability and increases in certain firms due to the ongoing Canada First Defence Strategy program.

With smaller employee teams, employee productivity and performance management are key. How will you drive productivity and performance to new levels this year? What will be your themes for HR this year? To share in this discussion, go to the HRO Core Blog.

Hiring – Retaining – Optimizing

Bryan