What a year of WFH has taught us
After navigating the “work from home” reality for more than a year now, you would think that employees would be chomping at the bit to return to the days of being together…
New regulations concerning harassment and violence in the workplace
On January 1, 2021 new regulations concerning harassment and violence in the workplace came into effect as part of the Canada Labour Code. These regulations primarily impact employees who are in the…
How to Ace the Virtual Interview
The interview: one fateful hour for a candidate to convince an interviewer to hire them and for an interviewer to determine if a candidate has what they’re looking for. There is a…
6 Reasons Why Training is Worth Every Penny
Building a solid team takes more than just good hiring practices, it also involves investing in professional development or something many of us simply call “pro-d”. And of all the things that…
When to investigate
A common question we receive from employers centres around the duty to investigate. Not unlike the duty to inquire, the employer’s duty to investigate a workplace complaint is spelled out in many provinces by their respective health and safety legislation and through human rights tribunals.
Microaggressions in the workplace
Diversity and inclusion continue to be at the forefront for organizations seeking to employ a diverse workforce and create a respectful workplace where everyone feels welcome. As we ring in the new…
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…