HR Trends for 2021
With 2020 nearing and end there’s no denying that this year has been like no other in our lifetime. This was the ‘year of the pivot’ where we all had to change how we deliver and think about HR.
Taking the Time To Call People In
Amidst all the pandemic chaos, we’ve also seen big social shifts that reverberate at work.
Leading through the Second Wave of the Pandemic
Since the first COVID-19 lockdown in the Spring, organizations have had to adapt at lightning speed and adjust the way they do business. One of the difficult things about the pandemic is that just when you start to hit your stride, the situation changes.
Top 3 Things to Consider when Onboarding Remote Employees
Onboarding is the process of integrating a new employee into an organization, and strong onboarding can lead to higher employee engagement and retention. Onboarding provides a new hire with their first real…
Supporting Employees’ Mental Health during COVID-19
With all the changes and uncertainty in the world, we’re facing new challenges at work and at home. At work there are extra cleaning protocols, reduced hours and closures, and anxious customers…
Communication Skills for Uncertain Times
During these uncertain times when our world is changing by the minute, we are learning new things on the fly, and we aren’t really sure from one day to the next what’s…
Why you should make Diversity a top priority for your organization
There are many reasons why organizations choose to become more diverse and inclusive. For many, it’s an intuitive feeling, often articulated as “the right thing to do”, but more and more evidence makes it clear that there are also significant business reasons for why an organization might choose to
Family Status Accommodation in the Age of COVID
After a few months working remotely, many teams have now adapted to the status quo of working from home. In fact, in light of the continued uncertainty around COVID-19, many organizations that…
Vacation in The Time of COVID-19
Whether employees are back at work or still off on layoff, the backdrop of the global pandemic has brought with it a unique set of challenges when it comes to vacations. With…
It’s time to disconnect
With the ‘Summer of COVID’ well underway and the constant bombardment of news and information about the pandemic continuing to be top of mind for residents, employers are faced with a new…