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…
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…
Happiness and work – What does one have to do with the other? Though it would certainly be nice if everyone was happy to come to work, for many organizations, the idea that everyone can be happy at work seems…
As very polite Canadians, we say “thank you” a lot and as a result, it often flies right past us and we don’t even hear it and we certainly don’t feel it in our hearts. This is no different in…
Did this week’s weather take you by surprise? This week has been filled with wild snowstorms, icy roads, and frigid temperatures. Many businesses have called a “snow day” and closed their doors, sending staff home. With school closures, transit delays,…
If you look at policy manuals around the country, you will find sick leave policies that say if an employee is going to be away from work due to illness for more than 3 days, they are required to bring…
In the summer, it seems easy to spend lots of time outside, get enough vitamin D, hit our target number of steps per day, and generally take better care of our bodies. But when the weather cools and the rain…
Most employers have a keen eye on absenteeism, but what about presenteeism? On the job time-wasting, when employees come to work and under-perform, can happen for a multitude of reasons. Whether caused by fatigue, illness, or low levels of engagement…
Most organizations recognize that having family-friendly policies is an important part of having a competitive employer brand. The truth is, it’s no longer exceptional to offer flexible work hours to support parents and caregivers – for employees, flexibility is fast…
You don’t have to go far to find an Inc.com or Forbes.com business article that extolls the benefits of reading to improve your leadership, communication or management skills. You also don’t have to go far to find articles that say…