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Steps Towards a Complaint-free Workplace
Have you ever stopped to consider how often you complain during an average day, what you complain about, who you complain to, and how it makes you feel – whether you’re even aware of it or not? Or maybe youMore >
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 >
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 >
Tackling Minimum Wage Hikes – Much More to Consider than Handing out Raises
As you likely know, as part of BC’s plan to bring minimum wage to over $15 by 2021, the minimum wage rate will increase every year on June 1st. This year, the second largest increase of the plan will takeMore >
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 >