HR Blog
Is Boxing Day a stat holiday?
Boxing Day can be confusing for some organizations. Is Boxing Day a statutory holiday or is it not? According to the Employment Standards Act of BC, the 26th of December is not considered a required statutory holiday. However, many organizationsMore >
Video: how to orient a new employee
Ever wondered how to orient a new employee? I have had my share of poor employee orientations, everything from being forgotten (“oh you’re starting today?”) to my new manager being out-of-town for the week that I was starting (“here, whyMore >
The lottery in life
The next time you have a bad day or get hung up on what you don’t have in your life, take a minute to think about what you DO have and write it down so you can reflect on itMore >
How NOT to orient a new employee
Red flags and surprises – not a good way to start Creating the best first impression possible will go a long way in developing a positive long term relationship with a new employee. View our new video, How NOT toMore >
What can we learn from a dog?
Imagine how much happier we would be if we went through life with the attitude of a dog – bubbling enthusiasm, bountiful energy, and unconditional love. Think of the joy we would bring if we always ran to greet ourMore >
How to conduct an interview
As promised, we are premiering our newest Jouta HR Video, “How To Interview” on YouTube! This is an informational video with some easy-to-follow advice on how to get the most out of the valuable time you spend interviewing. To complementMore >
How to live in the moment (at work)
Do you want to go home from work feeling a sense of accomplishment? Do you want to be more fulfilled, engaged, productive and satisfied at work? View the latest addition to our “Living in the Moment” video series that focusesMore >
HR consulting services at Jouta
Here’s a video that details some of the human resources consuliting services that we provide here at Jouta, just in case you’ve forgotten what we do–and we can’t have that! More >
A simple act of kindness
When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace. ~ Dalai Lama A few years ago, a stranger did aMore >