Nothing About Us Without Us
The occurrences of the last month have been difficult to truly comprehend for many of us. There have been and continue to be protests, uprising and demands for change across North America (and beyond) – all of which are educatingMore >
Eased Restrictions = New Wave of Uncertainty
As you undoubtedly know, May 19th marked the start of Phase 2 of BC’s Restart Plan. This plan indicates that many non-essential workplaces (including office-based worksites, retail, recreation, restaurants, salons, etc.) can re-open with specific health and safety protocol inMore >
COVID-19: Nuts & Bolts of Returning to Work
Last week, our post addressed the reflective and philosophical aspects that we feel are necessary for every workplace to consider prior to tackling the nuts and bolts we discuss today. While nothing has yet changed in terms of legislation inMore >
COVID-19: Defining Your New Normal
Across Canada (specifically within BC), we’ve been watching the COVID-19 curve remain relatively flat for some time. We’ve acted quickly, taken solid measures and are collectively beginning to feel more positive and hopeful. This has led to much discussion andMore >
COVID-19: Know the Facts and Be Prepared
The topic on everyone’s mind and in all the news/social media feeds is of course COVID-19, especially now that it has been declared a pandemic. There has been much information provided about the risks and steps workplaces should take andMore >
Exit Interviews with Impact
While a goal of most organizations is to retain valued employees, the fact is: employees do leave. And while their reasons for doing so may be obvious and known, you may not always have the full picture. Keeping in mindMore >
HR in 2020 – What’s Your Focus?
As we roll into each new year, business owners/leaders often ask what the emerging trends are for the coming year where HR is concerned. At this time last year, we wrote about HR areas of focus for 2019 and beyondMore >
HR Year in Review
2019 was a big year for HR, particularly with respect to legislative changes. As the year comes to a close, we recap these changes, some interesting research findings and a few other areas we’ve observed over the year. Employment StandardsMore >
Are Canadian Workplaces Getting Higher?
As we’re sure you know, cannabis became legal in Canada just over a year ago, on October 17, 2018. Exactly one year later, edibles (cannabis-infused products such as gummies, baked goods and beverages) and topicals (lotions, balms, etc. that canMore >
Salary Increase Projections for 2020 are Here!
Every year, as the leaves start to fall and we get closer to Halloween, the salary increase forecasts for the upcoming year are released. But planning for increases – and how/when you administer them – need not be a scaryMore >