Latest Blog Posts
Outsourcing your HR or keeping it In-House? Which way to go and why?
July 14, 2021
Entrusting the HR function to employees who are not properly trained in HR practices or who do not have current knowledge of federal and provincial employment legislation or human rights law exposes the company to a high level of risk.
Read MoreGetting on Solid Ground with DEI
June 15, 2021
With the rising attention on diversity, inclusion and equity, it seems like a good time to roll back to the basics to ensure we have a shared understanding of these terms, their respective meanings and how they interplay.
Read MoreWho are your culture champions?
May 12, 2021
A culture champion is someone who understands that company culture—how work gets done—influences leader and team results. A strong workplace culture can contribute to increased employee engagement, retention, alignment, and productivity.
Read MoreHow to Manage Workplace Stress
April 13, 2021
Stress and anxiety are omnipresent in our lives and the pandemic has only increased its intensity. As an employer, supporting your workers’ mental health is of paramount importance to the success of your business.
Read MoreTaking Home a Health and Safety Culture
March 16, 2021
Now that many employees have shifted to working virtually from home, this is a timely and valuable opportunity to influence employees’ health and safety culture at home.
Read MoreExecutive Search: Focus on Candidate Engagement in 2021
February 17, 2021
We have seen many fluctuations within the local and global job market over the past year, and more so in the first few months of 2021 as we find ourselves still settling into an unsettling world. Sourcing talent continues to face many challenges.
Read MoreThe Age of Influence: Managing Employee Social Media Use
January 14, 2021
Social media has given every individual an opportunity to become an ‘influencer’. While this so-called democratization of media has benefits, it also raises questions and concerns for employers.
Read MoreThe New Leadership Dance Involves a Lot of Pivoting
December 11, 2020
As we approach the end of this remarkable calendar year, there are concepts that illustrate the milestones of this period of history.
Read MoreWeed in the Workplace: Considerations for Employers in Accommodating Medical Marijuana
November 17, 2020
How should an employer respond when an employee submits a request to use medical marijuana in the workplace? How does an employer balance the employee’s rights against an employer’s obligations to ensure a safe workplace?
Read MoreFlexible Benefit Plans – do they increase employee engagement?
October 14, 2020
Many employers haven’t given much thought on innovating their benefits program. They don’t know the options out there; may think they’re too small to offer choice; or don’t want to make changes under a “it’s not broken” mindset.
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