Are you eligible for the EI hiring credit?
Good news! The Hiring Credit for Small Business has been renewed and expanded for 2013. You could be eligible for up to $1000 in savings in EI premiums.  | Thinking of hiring a new employee? Tips to improve your recruitment and hiring decisionsRecruiting model employees can be a challenge. We have tips and resources to help you find the right person. You can also personalize our template employment letters to reduce potential financial consequences of terminating an employee. |
Why do job descriptions matter?
Writing an employee job description is a vital step every employer should take for all positions. A good job description will allow business owners to create better job postings, set employment expectations and aid in performance management. | Take care when dismissing your employee: avoid costly mistakesSometimes, despite your best efforts to provide ongoing coaching and opportunities for personal development, it is simply not feasible to retain an employee. Perhaps a worker is not a ‘good fit’ in the company. If you need to dismiss an employee, our tips will help ensure you meet your obligations. |
Access financial incentives when hiring apprentices in Manitoba
Hiring apprentices is good business. The government offers financial incentives to companies that hire apprentices and to the apprentices themselves. Check out the opportunities.Manitoba's minimum wage is $10.25 per hour as of October 1, 2012
Manitoba's minimum wage rate is $10.25 per hour as of October 1, 2012. If you need to connect to the province's information on this labour policy, or if you are interested in CFIB's lobbying activities on minimum wage, please continue reading.Does your company need a social media policy?
Social media is part of our daily lives. From Facebook to Twitter to LinkedIn, it is very likely your employees participate in social media. We can help you develop a social media policy to clarify what you expect from your staff and to protect your business.Managing employees who are often sick or late for work
Many business owners find it difficult to manage the minority of employees whose attendance and timekeeping does not meet their standards. Our resources and templates can help you improve staff attendance and timekeeping.Create attention grabbing job advertisements
Writing attention grabbing job ads and posting them in all the right places can mean the difference between attracting few applicants, and having a selection of candidates from which to choose. Learn how to optimize your job ads for maximum effect.Expanded Sunday shopping hours now an option in many Manitoba municipalities
The passing of Bill 35, The Retail Businesses Holiday Closing Amendment Act in June 2012 opened the door for Sunday shopping between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Learn how the changes may impact your business and see if your municipality is on board.Do you need an employee code of conduct?
Regardless of the size of your business or the number of employees you have, it is important to have a written code of conduct to set expectations for your employees and define acceptable behaviours on the job. | Benefitting from a pool of internationally-trained skilled workersThe Employer’s Roadmap can be a helpful tool and video for employers who wish to learn more about recruiting, hiring and retaining internationally educated workers. |
