Salopek Media Coverage

Salopek & Associates in the News

Salopek & Associates is proud to be featured in national and international press contributing our HR and Business expertise. We welcome all press inquires and enjoy sharing our professional experience and expertise on a wide variety of timely and relevant topics that are important to our partners, clients and the business community at large.

• The Globe and Mail– April 2023: Doggin’ it at the office: Employers are using dog visits to entice employee back to work
• The Globe and Mail– November 2021: The office holiday party is back this year- but with a twist
• Canadian HR Reporter– August 2019: Employment standards first order of business for new Alberta government – page 10

• Canadian HR Reporter– October 30, 2018: Finding talent, engagement top HR trends for 2019
• CBC Listen- Alberta @ Noon– May 14, 2018: Janet Salopek speaks on searching for work in your 50’s & 60’s
• Maclean’s– February 8, 2018: How Companies Can Close The Pay Equity Gap in Nine Simple Steps
• CBC Listen – Alberta @ Noon – January 2018: Alberta Employment Numbers. Positive Sign?
• CBC News – January 2018: Calgary Jobs Returning but for Many It Means Less Pay, Changing Careers
• HUMAN Capital Magazine – Winter 2017: Employment Standards Compliance – Are You Ready? 
• CPHR Essentials – November 2017: 360-Degree Assessments: Leadership Development
• Canadian HR Reporter – October 2017: How to Survive a Minimum Wage Hike
• CPHR Essentials – October 2017: Hiring for Values & Culture Fit
• Benefits Canada – August 2017: Why You Should Hire A Czar of Bad Systems
• CBC Radio – July 2017: More Companies Adopting Flexible Hours For ‘Summer Fridays’
• Workopolis – June 2017: What To Do When An Employee Is Dressed Inappropriately
• HUMAN Capital Magazine – Summer 2017: Strategic HR Partner – Our Role inDeveloping the Road Map
• Canadian HR Reporter – May 2017: CCing Boss Can Create ‘Erosion of Trust’
• Yahoo Finance – May 2017: Summer Hours No Substitute for Real Flexibility
• Toronto Star – March 2017: New Guidelines Help Accommodate Workers With Addiction Issues
• Workopolis – March 2017: Choosing a Job Interview Technique in 3 Steps
• HUMAN Capital Magazine – Winter 2016: Removing Fear of the ‘A’ Word – Creating an Accommodation Culture
• Yahoo Finance – November 2016: Socializing With Co-Workers Could Help Your Career
• HRIA Essentials – November 2016: Mentorship – Creating Leaders at Every Level
• Globe & Mail – September 2016: The Challenge – Handyman Service Can’t Find Good Help
• Business in Calgary – September 2016: The Benefits of Benefits – New workplace trends
• Canadian HR Reporter – September 2016: Pokemon GO presents challenges for employers
• HUMAN Capital Magazine – Fall 2016: The Evolution of Learning & Development – Trends Today
• HRIA Essentials – September 2016: Fall 2016 HR Trends
• Canadian HR Reporter – August 2016: Termination for allergic reaction puts training gaps in spotlight
• HUMAN Capital Magazine – Summer 2016: Individual Career Pathing – Taking charge of your own career path
• HRIA Essentials – May 2016: Where has the Engagement Gone? 4 Steps to Maintaining Morale
• HRIA Essentials – Spring 2016: Working With What You’ve Got – Spring 2016 HR Trends
• Global News – February 2016: Surviving the Slump – How to write an effective cover letter and mistakes to avoid (Videos and Article)
• Business in Calgary – February 2016: What You Wear to Work Is Important
• Canadian HR Reporter – November 2015: Working alone preferred by many employees – Survey
• Canadian HR Reporter – July 2015: Faking it – 80 hour work weeks not always real
• CBC Radio – March 5, 2015: When the boss doesn’t like you
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• Canadian HR Reporter – January 2015: The basics of phone screening
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• Calgary Herald – January 15, 2015: Informal survey lists key trends for 2015
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• National Post – December 1, 2014: Alberta executive…wrongful dismissal appeal denied
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• Calgary Herald – August 23, 2014: Replacing workers a tough task
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• Calgary Herald – August 16, 2014: Fall hiring outlook remains strong
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• Calgary Herald – May 3, 2014: On-boarding critical to retention
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• Alberta Venture – April 1, 2014: HR Consultants: Why you need one and how to find one
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• Calgary Herald – January 2014: Top five workforce issues in 2014
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• The Oil & Gas Magazine – Fall 2013 pages 74/75: Redefining Employee Compensation
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• Calgary Herald – September 2013: Bullying bad for business
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• Your Workplace Magazine – Venture Publishing: Attract and Retain
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• Regina Leader-Post – April 2013 :Workplace culture not adapting to their mindset
• The Toronto Star – April 2013: Managing part-time staff
• CBC Radio: The Homestretch – March 2013 :Executive compensation
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• Globe and Mail – November 2012: Hiring your pal? Dating a podmate? Time for an ethics check 
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• Calgary Herald – June 2012: Uneven playing field hits oilpatch recruiters
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• Globe and Mail – December 2011: Small businesses scaling back holiday celebrations
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• Globe and Mail – November 2011: Tips for a new hire’s first 90 days on the job
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• Calgary Herald – September 2009: Prepare for potential downsize
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• Calgary Herald – June 2008: Capitalizing on expertise
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