New Legislation = Handbook Update Time
With the last quarter of the year fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about reviewing and updating employee handbooks. This year – with employment standards regulation changes back in May and significant new changes for federally regulated employers asMore >
Buckle Up, it’s Back to Work Time!
Fall is in the air. The mornings and evenings are crisp. And what’s that we see out there? School buses, crosswalk guards, speed zones, back to school sales, Fall clothes! Just as students are going back to school, many ofMore >
Move Over Millennials… Gen Z is Coming!
Generation Z (Gen Z) are the demographic cohort born in the mid-nineties to approximately 2010 or so (some say up to 2015). Those born in the nineties are currently in their early twenties, meaning they have recently or are beginningMore >
HR Lessons from the Rock
This week, we are excited to feature a piece contributed by Sheri Kashman, Principal Consultant at Jouta. As some of you may know, one of your HR Consultants at Jouta (me!) is not only passionate about supporting your business withMore >
Make Summer at Work Fun
What’s not to love about summertime? The sun is shining, the sky is blue, everything’s in full bloom, people are out and about and there’s generally an infectious positive energy. For workplaces, however, the summer months can create interesting challengesMore >
Supporting Mental Wellness at Work
Given the prevalence of mental health matters amongst Canadians, earlier this year, we identified mental wellness as one of the key HR Priorities for 2019. Last week (May 6 – 12) was also Mental Health Awareness Week in Canada; thus,More >
20 Ways to Lose Employees
If you’re like most employers in today’s competitive market, you want to retain your star performers and motivate others to become more productive, eventually becoming stars themselves. But are you actually taking the steps to do so? Or are yourMore >
Don’t be a Tool
Construction Month – An opportunity for employers in ALL industries to reflect on the benefits of diversity and equity. April is Construction and Skilled Trades Month in BC. Whether or not your organization is within the construction industry, it’s highlyMore >
Is it Time to Ditch the Office?
Remote work… Determining whether it’s a viable option for your business, and doing it right! A few weeks back, we discussed a number of HR priorities for 2019. One of those was the ever-increasing trend towards flexible work arrangements–not justMore >
Looking Forward: What are the HR Priorities in 2019?
HR priorities and challenges for 2019–How do they align with your organization’s priorities for the coming year? We’re now well on our way into another year, and as you set your intentions/goals for 2019, it’s also a good time toMore >