Supporting Employees Through the Tough Stuff
The thought of team members experiencing personal tragedy, loss or difficult life changes isn’t something most of us like to dwell on. Whether it’s the loss of a family member or co-worker,…
Managing an Emergency: What Employers Need to Know
Many British Columbians were forced to flee from their homes this summer due to the devastating wildfires that ravaged communities across the province. While the distressing effects to individuals affected by the…
Employee Feedback: Make the Right Impact
Here’s a scenario that every people manager is familiar with: An employee makes a mistake, or is displaying less-than-stellar performance. Since you know the importance of providing in-the-moment feedback, you follow up…
Personalized Workspaces: The Key to Happy Employees
The average person spends approximately 160 hours per month in some form of a workplace, and most of this time is spent in the dreaded cubicle. The bottom line is, many of…
Summertime Productivity: Key to Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance – we hear about it, we talk about it, and we try to make it happen. And though it isn’t always easy to achieve, most employers are aware of the…
5 Team-Building Rituals to Start Today
We all know that strong, cohesive teams are more effective teams. But work days are busy, and even though we know it’s important, it can be hard to dedicate time to team-building…
Keeping Your New Hires Happy
When’s the last time you started a new job? It may have been a while since you’ve been the newbie in an organization, and it’s easy to forget what that feels like.…
Remote Employees: Keeping Them Engaged
Flexible workplaces are a hot topic in people management these days, and an increasing number of organizations are hiring remote workers or allowing employees to work away from the office. Working remotely…
Onboarding Checklist: Set Them Up For Success
With the new calendar year well underway, many employers are looking ahead and thinking about what is coming down the pipeline. For most organizations, the new year brings a fresh start, with…
Forecasting for 2017: HR Predictions
January brings with it a fresh start, and an opportunity to reassess our talent management strategies with a fresh perspective. Every employer can benefit from pausing for a moment to take stock…