HR Survival Guide for the Holidays
It’s that time of year again. While, for many, December is the most festive time of the year, it can also lead to many human resource challenges – either organizationally or individually for employees. In this post, we outline someMore >
Concussions – More than a Blow to the Head
As June is Brain Injury Awareness Month, we want to discuss a prevalent, yet commonly misunderstood form of brain injury. While few would argue that a brain injury can significantly impact lives and work, concussions tend to be thought ofMore >
New ESA Legislation Now in Force
BC’s Employment Standards Amendment Act is now in force. What does that mean for your organization? On May 30th, 2019, Bill 8 – BC’s Employment Standards Amendment Act – was passed. The Bill introduced several revisions and new provisions thatMore >
Cool Down the Chatter About Pay
Managing & Communicating Salary Decisions Doesn’t Have to be Rocket Science. Last week, we discussed the 2019 salary increase projections, as well as the importance of having a clearly defined and communicated compensation philosophy/structure. This week, we look more closelyMore >
Legalization of Cannabis in Canada… Testing & Zero Tolerance
Recreational cannabis is now legal in Canada. Over the last few weeks, we outlined the respective rights and obligations of both employees and employers, key policy points, as well as how to identify and address employees who may be impairedMore >
Jouta’s team toasts you and your successes on our 10 year anniversary!
We shared a weekend full of adventure and celebration in the Okanagan to commemorate the occasion. We went boating, on a wine tour, on an open air jeep ride, and ate beautiful meals. Thank you to all who have contributedMore >
Millennials in the Workplace
Over the years there has been much discussion about Millennials in the workplace, this video by Simon Sinek paints an interesting picture. Those born in and around 1984 forward are considered Millennials, Simon breaks down their journey into 4 areas:More >
Average base pay increases in 2017: 2.2%
Average base pay increases in 2017. The Conference Board of Canada says the overall average increase for non-unionized employees is projected to be 2.2 % — 2.0 % in the public sector and 2.3 % in the private sector. The lowestMore >
Tax exemption status changes for BC First Nations with limited partnerships
Thank you to Katherine MacNeill, OIB/OIBDC TEAM Member and Chief Financial Officer for the Osoyoos Indian Band Development Corporation Notice for First Nations with Development Businesses BEWARE any BC First Nations that have set up a limited partnership with aMore >