Ghouls and goblins, fireworks and face paint, cauldrons and candy corn...Halloween is on the horizon! And this year, who says all the fun has to happen after hours? Bringing some of that kitschy holiday fun to the workplace is a…
Every year organizations get countless calls of employees calling in sick due to symptoms caused by the flu. The flu is a huge strain on businesses, causing substantial workplace absenteeism, an increase in paid sick days and lost productivity. Want…
In generations past, there were clear expectations around appropriate work conduct. Work lives and personal lives were kept separate, and there a high level of conformity and formality was the norm. We’ve come a long ways since the days of…
Whether it’s from a leave of absence for professional development, coming back after parental leave, or returning after an illness, welcoming a team member back to work after extended time away doesn’t always go smoothly. Getting back into the swing…
We’ll admit upfront that we’re a little biased: we’re strong believers in the benefits HR can bring to any business. As HR consultants, we get to witness first-hand how solid HR practices have a hugely positive impact on organizations of…
These days, everyone seems to have a strong opinion on something political. And with the Canadian federal election fast approaching in October, water cooler conversations might be starting to take on a political tone. With stakes high, there might be…
It’s that time of year again! Back to school has everyone gearing up to get Fall schedules sorted. This often means losing the unstructured days of summer and replacing them with Google calendars, fridge calendars, iPhone app synching and more.…
Bill 8 was enacted May 30th, 2019 through BC’s Parliament and some of the most significant changes in BC’s Employment Standards relate to the introduction of new statutory leave requirements for critical illness or injury leave and leave respecting domestic…
Chances are good that you’ve heard the term “competency” tossed around in the context of job descriptions and performance reviews. But if you aren’t exactly sure what a competency is, how to define a competency, and what competencies look like…
Most companies offer employee bonuses in one form or another, but many employers don’t give much thought to their bonus allocation strategy. There are endless ways to “slice and dice” how bonuses are doled out, and the resulting confusion leads many…