Management Matters

As different as workplaces can be, they all need to be led by informed managers. The Management Matters columns produced by the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council (CTHRC) offer insight into the issues that managers will face on a regular basis, from the steps needed to hire the right employees to the tips that will manage conflicts.

The Aboriginal Advantage (pdf)
Aboriginal Canadians represent a largely untapped pool of future employees 

Supporting the Survivors (pdf)
Decisions to reduce staff can be a harsh reality, but how do you support the team that remains? 

Change Up (pdf)
Planning, communication will help to manage change in the workplace

Downsize with Dignity (pdf)
The thought process behind a layoff is not limited to financial issues

Lessons to Learn (pdf)
Messages are important, but they need to be delivered with the proper tools and teaching methods

Training Targets (pdf)
Training represents an important investment, but where should a fleet focus its efforts?

Looking the Part (pdf)
Driver uniforms can help to strengthen brands and build a sense of unity

Share the Load (pdf)
Work Sharing agreements offer a valuable alternative to layoffs

A World of Opportunity (pdf)
Temporary Foreign Workers help to solve driver shortages, but they present some unique needs

Passing Grades (pdf)
The steps used to evaluate employee skills deserve some regular assessments of their own

Building Diversity (pdf)
Targeted strategies to recruit skilled immigrants begin with a welcoming workplace

Family Matters (pdf)
Family businesses create some challenging dynamics, but there are solutions

Positive Thinking (pdf)
Motivated trainees have a better chance to succeed, and trainers help to make that mindset a reality 

Executive Decision (pdf)
The right executives can help a fleet to chart a new direction. And the best candidates may not even work in trucking.

Succession Success (pdf)
Formal planning will ensure an easier transition when it’s time to sell a fleet.

Safer Spaces (pdf)
Workplace violence and harassment policies can help to protect workers from serious risks