With all the talk lately about the H1N1 Influenza, I thought it would be best to post information for employee’s to read. Please see below for frequently asked questions and the answers.

1. What is H1N1 influenza?

H1N1 influenza is a strain of influenza that originated in swine, but can also make people sick. It is a respiratory illness that causes symptoms much like those of the regular seasonal influenza.

2. What are the symptoms of seasonal and H1N1 influenza viruses?

Flu viruses result in similar symptoms, which range from mild to severe. Symptoms include sudden fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, and muscle aches. In children under the age of five, vomiting and diarrhea are more common and fever may not be prominent.

3. What can I do to prevent the spread of illness?
•Wash your hands thoroughly and often with hot water and liquid soap, and assist children in your care to do so as well.
•Use hand sanitizers if water and soap are not available.
•Sneeze and cough into your sleeve, and encourage children in your care to do so as well.
•Stay at home if you are sick, and reduce contact with family members and the public.

4. I am an employee. What should I do if I develop flu-like symptoms or think I’ve been exposed to flu?

Staff experiencing flu-like symptoms or who were exposed to someone who has told them they have the flu should contact their personal physicians. Employees who do not have a personal physician should visit a doctor at their nearest walk-in clinic. Employees experiencing flu-like symptoms (i.e. fever with cough and/or sore throat) should not come to work and should self-isolate in their homes until they are no longer contagious and feeling better. The guideline is to remain isolated during illness and for at least 24 hours after the ill person’s fever is gone, except to get medical care (fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine).

5. I am an employee feeling sick. Should I still report to work?

Employees experiencing flu-like symptoms (i.e. fever with cough and/or sore throat) should not come to work and should self-isolate in their homes until they are no longer contagious. The guideline is to remain isolated during illness and for at least 24 hours after the ill person’s fever is gone, except to get medical care (fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine).

Employees feeling sick should notify their supervisor of their absence from work and contact their personal physicians.

6. I am a supervisor/manager and someone on my staff is exhibiting flu-like symptoms. What should I do?

If you are a supervisor and one of your employees is exhibiting flu-like symptoms, supervisors should instruct the employee to stay home from work until they are no longer contagious. The guideline is to remain isolated during illness and for at least 24 hours after the ill person’s fever is gone, except to get medical care (fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine).

It is the responsibility of the supervisor to ensure that a sick employee stays out of the workplace for the appropriate amount of time to avoid the potential of spreading illness to others in the office.
Supervisors also should encourage employees exhibiting flu-like symptoms to contact their doctor.

7. Will I be paid if I’m an employee who goes home during the day because I’m exhibiting flu-like symptoms?

If you have available sporadic absence or vacation time, you should get paid for the time you are out of the workplace. Union employees should refer to their collective bargaining agreements.

For more information, visit the SDHU Web page:

http://www.sdhu.com/index.asp?lang=0

8. I am an employee and my children are sick with flu. Can I leave work to care for them?

If you must be absent from work to care for your children, employees should notify your supervisor.

9. Where can I get more information about reducing the spread of illness in my workplace and what I should do if a coworker is ill with flu?

Detailed guidance for employees and Human Resources policies related to flu in the workplace, including more frequently asked questions, can be found on the SDHU Web page:

http://www.sdhu.com/index.asp?lang=0

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Samantha Lefebvre- Sales and Marketing Coordinator at the Levert Corporation located in Sudbury, Ontario. Canada. She can be reached via email at slefebvre@levert.ca or Toll Free 1-800-461-5934 or visit www.levert.ca and start your job search now.

The 7 Must Read Presentations for Job Seekers
These seven presentations are handpicked by the Applicant Blog at applicant.com.If Your looking for a job in Northern Ontario and specifically Sudbury Ontario these presentations are filled with tips & resouces that will save you time and help you with your Sudbury job search.

1. Effective Job Interviewing from Both Sides of the Desk
It is gives great advice by looking at both sides of the job interview. My favorite tidbit is, “Your Awesomeness is not self-evident.”

2. 10 Job Search Attitudes that Will Get You More Interviews
Short, but sweet. I think attitude is often an overlooked piece in the job hunt puzzle. My favorite tidbit is, “I will search as if I don’t need a job.”

3. Rethink your Job Search
This reads a bit like marketing material for JobTiger, but is still has good content. My favorite tidbit is, “Tap into job openings that may not have been published.”

4. Leveraging LinkedIn for the Job Search
A great little walkthrough on using LinkedIn for your job search. Favorite tidbit, “When you find a connection, leverage it to find other connections.”

5. 10 Commandements of Job Search
This is the presentation by the Applicant Blog, and it stresses staying positive. “Ignore the fact that your friend, uncle, aunt and even your mother-in-law is unemployed. It’s about you.”

6. Job Search with Social Media & Mobile
This is a great presentation that covers LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & some mobile apps. “Maxims remain the same … tactics are very different.”

7. Converging Trends Impacting Your Job Search
It covers a lot of ground discussing marketing trends, social media and what networking means today. “Become a content expert … shift, cull & create content”

Posted By:
Samantha Lefebvre- the Sales and Marketing Coordinator at the Levert Corporation located in Sudbury, Ontario. Canada. She can be reached via email at slefebvre@levert.ca or Toll Free 1-800-461-5934 or visit www.levert.ca and start your Sudbury job search now.Levert Personnel Resources Inc is the premier supplier in Northern Ontario for Jobs in Sudbury, North Bay and Timmins.

It’s the first week back to school, and with that comes buses, children walking/biking and a general increase in traffic. Please take care when driving, especially since the construction in the city doesn’t help by adding to the traffic issues and distractions.

Here are some tips while driving:

•Look well ahead to spot school buses and school zone signs; reduce speed in school zones, and wait for children to cross completely before proceeding.

•If you are driving your children to school, drop them off in a safe area, away from traffic; use a designated drop-off zone if the school has one.

•Stop at least 20 metres behind a school bus when the upper red lights begin to flash, and do not proceed until the “stop sign” is closed and the red lights stop flashing. Motorists traveling in both directions must stop for the school bus, except if the road is divided by a median.

•Scan under parked cars for the feet of children approaching traffic, and make lane changes early to allow room for children on bicycles, skateboards or roller blades.

•Avoid distractions such as using cell phones, eating or drinking, or personal grooming.

Please be aware of your surroundings and don’t rush. Check all blind spots before proceeding. Thank you for making it safer for our little ones and for you!

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Posted By:

Samantha Lefebvre- the Sales and Marketing Coordinator at the Levert Corporation located in Sudbury, Ontario. Canada. She can be reached via email at slefebvre@levert.ca or Toll Free 1-800-461-5934 or visit www.levert.ca and start your job search now.

•DO expect the unexpected as speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may be changed, and people and vehicles may be working on or near the road.
•DON’T use your cell phone or tune your radio while driving through a work zone.
•DO slow down, be alert, and pay attention to the signs. Diamond-shaped orange warning signs are generally posted in advance of road construction projects. It’s also worth remembering that traffic fines are higher in work zones.
•DON’T disobey a flagger’s directions. In addition to other warning signs, a “flagger ahead” warning sign may be posted in the work zone. When you see this, stay alert and be prepared to obey the flagger’s directions. In a work zone, a flagger has the same authority as a regulatory sign, so you can be cited for disobeying his or her directions.
•DON’T zoom right up to a lane closure and try to barge in. Merge as soon as possible when you see flashing arrow panels or “lane closed ahead” signs. Motorists can help maintain traffic flow and posted speeds by moving to the appropriate lane at first notice of an approaching work zone. If everyone cooperates, traffic moves more efficiently.
•DO slow down when the signs say to. A car traveling at 60 MPH travels 88 feet per second. If you’re going 60 MPH and you pass a sign that says “Road Work 1500 feet,” you’ll be in that work zone in 17 seconds.
•DON’T tailgate. The most common crash in a highway work zone is the rear-end collision. Remember to leave at least two seconds of braking distance between you and the car in front of you. The amount of space required to provide two seconds of stopping time will increase the faster you’re driving.
•DO keep a safe distance between your vehicle and traffic barriers, trucks, construction equipment, and workers. Just like you, highway workers want to return home safely after each day’s work.
•DON’T assume that work is completed if you see no workers immediately upon entering a posted work zone. Some work zones — like line painting, road patching, and mowing — are mobile, moving down the road as the work in an area is finished. Observe the posted signs until you see the one that says you’ve left the work zone.
•DO try an alternate route if one is available. This reduces congestion in work zones and helps you to avoid delays. If no alternate route is available, expect delays and leave early to arrive at your destination on time.

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Posted By:
Samantha Lefebvre- the Sales and Marketing Coordinator at the Levert Corporation located in Sudbury, Ontario. Canada. She can be reached via email at slefebvre@levert.ca or Toll Free 1-800-461-5934 or visit www.levert.ca and start your job search now.

It has been said that the main reason many college students work while going to school is because they need the money to pay tuition and/or for living expenses. But, a paycheck is just one of the many benefits of a college job. Others include the potential to learn new skills & to burnish your resume.

1. Many students leave college with a mountain of debt, debt that may take many years to repay. Working while in college could help to limit how much you have to borrow to fund your education and leave you with a smaller debt load on graduation day.

2. A college job could help you develop valuable time management and organizational skills and also improve your ability to focus and concentrate. Coordinating work and study can be challenging, but it can also pay off by forcing you to learn techniques to use your time as productively and efficiently as possible.

3. Depending on the nature of your college job, you may learn new skills that will come in handy in school and/or in the workplace after you graduate.

4. Working can create networking opportunities and references that could be invaluable after graduation, when you are looking for your first full-time job.

5. It could strengthen your resume, giving you an important advantage when looking for a job. These skills may be marketable on your resume, but the independence, work ethic and ability to multi-task reflected in successfully combining school and work may be highly valued by potential employers.

6. Part-time work during the school year could turn into a full-time summer job.

7. Depending on your college job and the number of hours that you work, you may be eligible for benefits from your job which would in turn alleviate some of the costs of health care.

Keep in mind that working while in school is not for everyone. If you are a freshman, you may be wise to settle into your new academic routine before taking on a job. Also, if you are struggling academically, your time may be better spent on your studies than on outside work. But if you think there is a possibility that you may be able to juggle both, please don’t hesitate to contact us here at Levert Personnel Resources to see if there is a part-time position that suites your needs.

Register at: www.levert.ca

Posted By:
Samantha Lefebvre- the Sales and Marketing Coordinator at the Levert Corporation located in Sudbury, Ontario. Canada. She can be reached via email at slefebvre@levert.ca or Toll Free 1-800-461-5934 or visit www.levert.ca and start your job search now.

What is an Electronic Resume?

This resume format allows you to make your information electronically friendly! There are two basic versions of the Electronic Resume:

Plain Text or Rich Text Format: This version will allow you to insert your resume into an e-mail or to cut and paste it into on-line application forms.

Scannable: Employers are using the Electronic Resume format to select prospective candidates through a process that involves scanning all resumes submitted into a resume management system database. They will then run a search of all resumes that use keywords that are related to the position they are recruiting for.

Preparing Your Electronic Resume

In creating your Electronic Resume, you are not developing a different resume. All your information will basically stay the same. What you are doing is changing the format.

You must ensure that your resume will be recognized through the scanning process. To increase you chances for success, consider the following suggestions:

•Use keywords that highlight specific skills, abilities and qualifications (a well-written, well-prepared resume will already contain many of the necessary keywords!)
•Alter your margins, use a maximum of 65 characters per line
•Use a basic font and font size ranging from 10-14 points
•Do not use underlining, italics, script or graphics
•Avoid using columns or charts
•Always list your name at the top, followed by your contact information on a separate line
•Place your name at the top of subsequent pages
•Leave sufficient spacing (avoid crowding information, the characters may run together when scanned)
•Use white paper
•Send an original ink jet or laser copy of your resume rather that a photocopy or faxed version whenever possible
•Do not fold or staple your resume, use paperclips instead
REMEMBER:

•Before you send out your Electronic Resume try e-mailing it to a friend to see how it looks! You want to make sure that the format remains the same once sent electronically.
•Be sure to save your resume in a format that can be read by all word processing programs as not all companies have the same software that you do.
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Samantha Lefebvre- Sales and Marketing Coordinator at the Levert Corporation located in Sudbury, Ontario. Canada. I can be reached via email at slefebvre@levert.ca or Toll Free 1-800-461-5934 or visit www.levert.ca and start your job search now.
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***CONTROLLER NEEDED ASAP FOR GLOBAL ORGANIZATION IN SUDBURY***
About the Job
Our client, an international mining operation with offices here in Sudbury, has an immediate requirement for a Controller to manage its day to day accounting operations.

As the new Controller your main responsibilities will be developing and implementing strategies and policies for business service activities that will support the division in achieving its overall strategy. In addition to ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the division’s financial and accounting reporting, controls and systems, other responsibilities will include the direction and management of accounts payable and payroll for the company’s Sudbury operations. You will review and analyze the division’s financial and management reports and work with the Director of Finance and Business to provide focus and direction for areas of improvement in meeting divisional goals. You will also be responsible for reporting consolidated information for both the Mines/Mill and Smelter business units to the corporate accounting department

Your will have a dynamic set of responsibilities, which will include the following:

•Compile and report accurate financial reports and statements in a timely manner
•Establish and maintain internal controls
•Coordinating preparation of tax schedules with the tax department
•Keeping current with and ensuring compliance to company and IFRS accounting standards
•Manage, lead and guide the current accounting, AP and payroll teams
•Work as a strategic partner with the Management team to ensure optimal results and goals are met
The chosen applicant will have the following qualifications:

•Accounting Designation Preferred
•University Degree (Business Degree Preferred)
•Minimum of 10 years working experience post designation
•Positive and friendly attitude with excellent communication skills
•Attention to detail, strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
•Proven negotiation and influencing skills, business and customer service orientation

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading organization.

If you are interested in this position and meet the experience criteria listed above please reply with a resume and cover letter outlining your past achievements to goneill@levert.ca or call 705 525 8367 and speak to Gary.

We thank all interested applicants but due to the volume of resumes received only qualified candidates meeting the minimum requirements above will be contacted

The Victoria Day Weekend is pretty much the kick off for summer. Levert Personnel Resources wants to offer you the following tips to ensure that this long weekend is the start of a safe summer.

Swimming•Supervision: At the cottage, on the dock, or around the pool, make sure that children in, on and around water are always supervised by an adult.
•Fence it in: Ensure that your pool is fully fenced with a self-closing, self-latching gate.
•Safety Equipment: Ensure you have a first aid kit and a phone by the pool or on the waterfront. In the cottage or in the house is too far away!
•Non-swimmers: Inexperienced swimmers should wear a lifejacket or personal flotation device when near the water.
•Get trained! Ensure you and your children know how to swim and learn water safety.

Boating•Close by isn’t close enough! You have to WEAR your lifejacket in order for it to work. Lifejackets have come a long way in recent years.
•Everyone needs one: Make sure everyone in the boat has a lifejacket and ask everyone to wear it.
•Stay sober: Alcohol and boating just don’t mix.
•Plan your trip: When heading out on your boat, even for a short trip, ensure someone knows where you’re going and what time you’re expected to return.
•Cold water alert: Remember that the water is still cold at this time of year. Hypothermia can be deadly. Be cautious!
•Supervision: Supervise children at all times on or around water. A lifejacket is no substitute for adult supervision.

Outdoor Fun•Sun protection: Protect yourself from the sun: wear adequate sun protection including sunscreen, a hat and protective clothing.
•Stay hydrated: There’s nothing like water to beat the heat. Make sure you drink plenty of water to keep hydrated.
•Healthy food choices: Pack your cooler with healthy snacks and plenty of water.
•Wear the gear: Whatever your activity, wear the appropriate safety equipment and play safe.
•First Aid Kit: Make sure you have a first aid kit on hand everywhere you spend time: at home, at the cottage, in the car, by the pool. Pack a small first aid kit in your daypack to deal with minor scrapes, blisters and bruises.

Have a fun and safe long weekend!

Posted By:
Samantha Lefebvre- Sales and Marketing Coordinator at the Levert Corporation located in Sudbury, Ontario. Canada. I can be reached via email at slefebvre@levert.ca or Toll Free 1-800-461-5934 or visit www.levert.ca and start your job search now.
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Misconception #1- Levert will take a fee off my pay-cheque.

There is no fee to the job seeker and nothing is taken out of the employee’s pay-cheque. It is the Client /Company who incurs the cost for all staffing fees. That is because we work for the Client to fill the need that they are requesting.

MisconceMisption #2- I’ll get paid less than if I had found the job on my own.

You will get paid the correct hourly rate that is the standard for the position negotiated. As a matter of fact our minimum wage is set no lower then $10.00/hour and most clerical positions are no lower then $12.00/hour.

Misconception #3- I’ll only get temporary positions.

It’s all based on what the Client is looking for. We have both temp and perm positions. Often times we have Clients who end up keeping the employee which is a temp to perm position. A benefit of working with us is that it allows you to network and get your foot in the door with companies that don’t generally post their positions, as well; you get experience in your field.

Misconception #4- I can’t look for other jobs while working for Levert

This isn’t true. You can definitely look for another job while you are working for us. One of the agreements when you sign on with us is that you or the Client you are working for cannot solicit a position unless discussing it with Levert.

Misconception #5- I won’t receive benefits

You are eligible to receive benefits through Levert Personnel Resources Inc. as long as you have worked at the same placement for a period of three months or more.

Posted By:
Samantha Lefebvre- Sales and Marketing Coordinator at the Levert Corporation located in Sudbury, Ontario. Canada. I can be reached via email at slefebvre@levert.ca or Toll Free 1-800-461-5934 or visit www.levert.ca and start your job search now. Written by Deanna Triplett IT Administrator for Levert Personnel Resources Inc.

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The first impression you make on a potential employer is the most important one. It is always important to dress professionally for a job interview, even if the work environment is casual.

You’ll want that first impression to be not just a good one, but, a great one! The candidate dressed in a suit and tie is going to make a much better impression than the candidate dressed in scruffy jeans and a t-shirt. Here are a few tips to help you out:

How to Dress for an Interview:

Men’s Interview Attire
• Suit (solid color - navy or dark grey)
• Long sleeve shirt (white or coordinated with the suit)
• Belt
• Tie
• Dark socks, conservative leather shoes
• Little or no jewelry
• Neat, professional hairstyle
• Limit the aftershave
• Neatly trimmed nails
• Portfolio or briefcase

Women’s Interview Attire
• Suit (navy, black or dark grey)
• Your skirt should be long enough so you can sit down comfortably
• Coordinated blouse
• Conservative shoes
• Limited jewelry (no dangling earrings or arms full of bracelets)
• No jewelry is better than cheap jewelry
• Professional hairstyle
• Neutral pantyhose
• Light make-up and perfume
• Neatly manicured clean nails
• Portfolio or briefcase

What Not to Bring to the Interview
• Gum
• Cell phone
• Ipod
• Coffee or soda
• If you have lots of piercings, leave some of your rings at home (earrings only, is a good rule)
• Cover tattoos

Interview Attire Tips
• Before you even think about going on an interview, make sure you have appropriate interview attire and everything fits correctly.
• Get your clothes ready the night before, so you don’t have to spend time getting them ready on the day of the interview.
• If your clothes are dry clean only, take them to the cleaners after an interview, so they are ready for next time.
• Polish your shoes.
• Bring a breath mint and use it before you enter the building.

For more information or for any questions pertaining to this post please contact us at Levert Personnel Resources Inc. at 1-800-461-5934.

Posted By:
Samantha Lefebvre- Sales and Marketing Coordinator at the Levert Corporation located in Sudbury, Ontario. Canada. I can be reached via email at slefebvre@levert.ca or Toll Free 1-800-461-5934 or visit www.levert.ca and start your job search now.
Visit Levert at http://www.levert.ca/