Reasons to hire an immigrant as your new employee
Around the world Canada is known for its multiculturalism. With that, thousands of competent skilled workers make their way to our country every year only to find that the opportunities that are…
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…
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…
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