contents VOLUME 32 / NUMBER 4 MAY/JUNE 2015
FEATURES
Returning to Work....................................................... 16
For employees returning from a mental illness-related
leave, HR professionals have a pivotal role to play
The Future Talent......................................................... 22
Canada’s untapped talent goldmine
Meet the HR Influencers............................................ 68
Melissa Sonberg, CHRE, ICD.D
DEPARTMENTS
Letter from the Editor.................................................... 4
Leadership Matters....................................................... 5
Raising the bar for the HR profession
Upfront............................................................................. 7
The latest HR news
Legal Words.................................................................. 13
The growing concern of cybersecurity
Recruitment.................................................................. 47
The cost of vacant positions
Culture........................................................................... 49
Breaking organizational bad habits
Benefits......................................................................... 51
Challenges with cross-border pension plans
Leadership.................................................................... 53
Taking a heart-centred approach
Technology.................................................................... 55
Incorporating telecommuting into the workplace
Talent Management.................................................... 59
Flexible workspaces and collaborative culture
Policies & Procedures............................................... 63
Preventing fraudulent criminal record checks
Career Paths................................................................. 65
Tracy New: Occupational health and safety specialist
Off the Shelf.................................................................. 71
What’s worth reading
The Last Word.............................................................. 72
Taking responsibility for employee health choices
2015 HRPA Suppliers Guide
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IN THIS ISSUE
After a leave of absence related to a
mental health issue, an employee’s
success may depend on an effective
return-to-work plan. As HR professionals,
we need to develop an abilities-based plan
in collaboration with the employee and
her manager, with regular check-ins and
adjustments along the way. To read how to
successfully implement a return-to-work
plan, flip to this issue’s cover feature,
starting on page 16.
Cover photo: ArtJazz/iStockphoto
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