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November 20, 2024
Beyond the paycheck: How non-monetary rewards retain talent
Attracting and retaining skilled labour in the industrial and mining sectors can be challenging in a tight labour market, making it difficult for smaller firms to compete on salary alone. Understanding your culture is the key to creating a dynamic...
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ReadOctober 18, 2024
The Road Ahead: How Trucking Companies Can Thrive Amid Industry Changes
The trucking industry is experiencing significant changes on multiple fronts. With fewer owner-operators and an increasing reliance on company drivers, companies need to learn how to attract and retain talent. And the people working for trucking companies are changing, too....
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ReadSeptember 15, 2024
6 Tips to Champion Financial Literacy
November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada and there’s still plenty of time to use that as a rallying point to capture the attention of employees. In fact, it’s always a good time to help normalize conversations about financial health—for...
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ReadAugust 21, 2024
Invest in Leadership Development to Retain and Attract Talent
Workforce dynamics are changing, especially in skilled trades. Workers seek environments with less stress, better work-life integration, and more specialization opportunities. The country faces record retirement numbers, and motivation amongst young employees seems to be polarized — very high or...
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ReadJune 7, 2024
Why Vacations are Good for Business
by Benefits Alliance | Jun 7, 2024 | Take 5 Articles With summer around the corner, employees’ thoughts may turn to sunny skies and the lure of a cottage, a beach vacation, or a trip abroad. But despite their best intentions, many will shorten their...
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ReadJanuary 25, 2024
Longtime financial and benefits group finds new home in city’s north end
Sutton Wealth Planning and Sutton Benefits & Pension are now in Saskatoon's north end overlooking Silverwood Golf Course. Written by Don Rice Businesses and non-profit organizations regularly open and move in Saskatoon. Today the StarPhoenix talks to Jay Stark and...
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ReadJanuary 5, 2024
Setting intentions: In 2024, make mastering the art of money management and saving one of your goals
High grocery prices and interest rates were just the tip of the iceberg when considering the cost of living for 2023. Looking to 2024, you may be thinking a lot about money management and perhaps setting intentions for reaching your...
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ReadNovember 9, 2023
Competing for Talent: Financial Wellbeing Is at the Forefront
For the Saskatchewan manufacturing, industrial, mining, and energy sectors Help wanted! If you’re an employer coping with the shortage of skilled labour in Saskatchewan, particularly in the manufacturing, industrial, mining, or energy sector, you’re not alone. Where specialized skills and...
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ReadFebruary 18, 2023
Labour shortage means business may have to offer more
By Carol Thomson Feb 18, 2023 | 2:52 PM Employees today are not just thinking about the money when choosing an employer. They’re prioritizing what they value in life and looking for workplaces that support work-life balance and a healthier...
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ReadJanuary 17, 2023
Attraction and Retention Strategies for 2023
Maximizing Your Pension Strategy for a Multigenerational Workforce According to the Chamber’s annual “Saskatoon Business Barometer,” the forecast for Saskatoon’s business community is bright. The survey revealed confidence in the economic opportunities for businesses to thrive but cited challenges that...
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