People First

People First HR Services | November 03, 2016

Despite the government’s positioning on the importance of the HR profession and the progressive strides within the industry, there are still some HR professionals struggling to be recognised within their organisations.“There are some pre-conceived notions of HR for some businesses who have not experienced how progressive HR practices can help them,” said Whee Wah Ng, regional HR director at Adecco.“They still treat HR as a traditional back office function, so they natural...

People First HR Services | November 10, 2016

Marie-Huguette Cormier is about to step into a room filled with her company’s most valuable assets. It’s a Friday morning a few months into a new era at Mouvement Desjardins, and the co-operative is hosting a convention for the general managers of its caisse—or branch—network. The bank, headquartered in Lévis, Que., may have more than $250 billion in assets and over 300 caisses in Quebec and Ontario, but financial services is ultimately a people business. “It...

HR Technologist | April 18, 2019

People First RH has launched new software that transforms the process of reporting workplace harassment. People First creates transparency and accountability to drive resolutions and protect employees from retaliation. People First was founded in 2018 with the mission of creating workplace equity. Unlike existing products focused on easier reporting forms and more reporting channels, People First addresses the core issues perpetuating harassment: fear of retaliation, and lack of resolutions. The...

PR Newswire | April 14, 2020

In early March when the Coronavirus pandemic was becoming a truly serious issue in the US, many companies and organizations had to act swiftly and responsively to ensure their companies could keep up with the socio-economical demands related to the pandemic. While some businesses were already equipped to handle the ever-changing shifts in doing business, others were simply faced with not being able to meet these new challenges and demands. One such organization that had big hurdles to cross was ...