People Tip # 24

Take the time to tap into the expertise of your employees when considering changes to an internal system or business approach. They may offer better solutions that are faster and easier to implement.The tip of the week is brought to you by The Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council.

People Tip # 29

An employee uniform program can help to enhance a corporate brand and develop a sense of unity and professionalism among employees. Those who wear the uniforms will be aware that their actions reflect on the company that employs them.The tip of the week is brought to you by The Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council.

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People Tip # 17

Monitor traffic violations to identify training needs. Drivers who run red lights are 325% more likely to be in a crash in the coming year.

People Tip # 18

Monitor violations to identify training needs. A driver with an OOS violation can be 60% more likely to have a crash in the coming year.

People Tip # 19

Use data from the engine ECM to identify aggressive drivers. These drivers will make hard shifts and deliver poor fuel economy.

People Tip # 20

Study the fleet's interline payables to see if teams need more training on how to choose the right interline partners

People Tip # 21

Protect your office staff from a spreading flu virus. Introduce related health and wellness training into the fleet's training programs.

People Tip # 22

Training is an ongoing commitment. Consider a regular series of half-hour mini meetings at the beginning or end of a shift.

People Tip # 23

Almost half of Canada's aboriginal people are under 24. Remember that they may represent a largely untapped source of employees.

People Tip # 29

Industry experience can be important. But remember that an executive from outside the trucking industry could update your corporate culture.

People Tip # 30

Money is not everything when recruiting senior executives. Remember that they tend to be attracted by opportunities for personal growth.

People Tip # 31

Changes in behavior can help to predict burnout. Keep an eye on outgoing employees who suddenly appear withdrawn.

People Tip # 33

Need to refocus the business? Consider team building exercises to renew a sense of enthusiasm around a shared vision.

People Tip # 32

Changes in behavior can help to predict burnout. Watch out for otherwise quiet employees who begin to lash out at coworkers.