Handling Departures with Dignity
Most employers know that they need a solid onboarding process to start the employment relationship off on the right foot. But many companies neglect to give the same attention to their offboarding…
Interrupting Unconscious Bias at Work
It’s no secret that workplace diversity is a good thing. Most organizations now know that diversity leads to better profits, more innovative ideas, and the ability to tap into a wide range…
Update on Government of Canada COVID-19 financial support programs
This week we received several important announcements from the Federal government relating to COVID-19 support programs. The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”). As a reminder, the CEWS is an economic measure which…
How People Analytics Helps HR Work Smarter
If your job involves HR, chances are good you have heard the growing buzz about people analytics. It represents a growing trend that is changing the way HR is being delivered in…
HR Gamification: A Strategic Advantage
When most people think “human resources” terms like “fun” “exciting” and “entertaining” don’t usually spring to mind (well, unless you’re us, that is). But a new trend in people management aims to…
Running Effective One on One Meetings in an Online World
With more team members than ever working from home these days, managers have had to quickly learn how to manage remote teams. It’s a big ask, and there is a lot to…
Update from the BC Employment Standards Branch
The BC Employment Standards Branch released a much-anticipated update regarding the interpretation of the Employment Standards Act (“ESA”). In its update, it recognizes that that the COVID-19 pandemic could be considered an…
Update on Federal Government COVID-19 relief programs
On April 8, 2020 the Federal Government provided several important updates regarding previously announced programs designed to help employers and employers weather the COVID-19 storm. Update on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy…
Mastering Working from Home – Tips for A Newly Remote Workforce
With most Canadians on lockdown as we cooperate to slow the spread of COVID-19, many are having to swiftly adjust to working from home for the first time. As we pull together…
Update on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
This is an update to the March 31st HR brief. On April 1st Finance Minister Bill Morneau provided some additional details about the government plans to assist businesses hurt by COVID-19. The…