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 >
HR Fundamentals Toolkit for New and/or Small Businesses
Jouta is excited to introduce a 9-part video series, addressing the fundamentals of HR that all businesses should consider, particularly when growing and bringing on employees. Developed for the City of Penticton, but relevant to all new and/or small businesses,More >
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 >