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…
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…
Painting a picture of the future with your organization can be a delicate balance with a new hire. We know that new employees are more likely to be engaged, productive and happy if there are opportunities to learn and grow…
After a bullying or harassment incident in your workplace, morale and relationships usually need some attention. The employees involved in the incident are likely to feel vulnerable or uncomfortable with each other. The tension has often spread to other members…
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…
As HR professionals and workplace investigators, we're often called to assist in resolving workplace conflict which is often referred to as 'Bullying'. But what is bullying? It's easy to get tripped up on the wording so we thought we'd share…
In a perfect world, every employee would be able to come to work in top notch shape and perform at 100%, without ever missing a day. In real life, things happen, and it’s inevitable that employees sometimes need time off…
While the term “Social Committee” might make you recall cringe-worthy scenes from the show The Office (or even provoke eye-rolls amongst more cynical colleagues), there are good reasons to ignore the doubters and start one anyways. Why? Having fun with…
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…