April 24 – 30, 2022 is National Volunteer Week and it is a great time to appreciate your volunteers! They have a number of excellent resources available for you to use as part of your appreciation efforts. Recognition and appreciation…
Building a solid team takes more than just good hiring practices, it also involves investing in professional development or something many of us simply call “pro-d”. And of all the things that contribute to the business bottom line, nothing fits…
These days, many teams have quickly shifted to working remotely in order to support employee health and safety, and abide by social distancing rules. Many organizations are scrambling, having had little time to prepare to lead from a distance. An…
This blog was first published by CPHR Canada. Canadian business leaders today know that productivity, innovation and finding and keeping world-class talent are critical to staying ahead. “In this era of a new global competitiveness, how well we train and…
We’re approaching holiday season, and the pressure to buy, buy, buy is everywhere—and those gift-giving expectations can be stressful for employers. While we all know that the holiday season isn’t about the presents, your team works hard for you all…
In generations past, there were clear expectations around appropriate work conduct. Work lives and personal lives were kept separate, and there a high level of conformity and formality was the norm. We’ve come a long ways since the days of…
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…
Most companies offer employee bonuses in one form or another, but many employers don’t give much thought to their bonus allocation strategy. There are endless ways to “slice and dice” how bonuses are doled out, and the resulting confusion leads many…