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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 >
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 >
Don’t be a Tool
Construction Month – An opportunity for employers in ALL industries to reflect on the benefits of diversity and equity. April is Construction and Skilled Trades Month in BC. Whether or not your organization is within the construction industry, it’s highlyMore >
Living a Balanced Life
Reconsidering the idea of work life balance – a case for flow, mindfulness and personal choice. Work life balance. It’s a term we use and hear on a regular basis – be that in the interview process, as part ofMore >
How to Make Unconscious Biases Conscious
Earlier in January, in our post about HR trends for 2019, we highlighted the need to understand and address unconscious bias in the workplace. Additionally, following up on our thoughts on gender equity on International Women’s Day, we thought thisMore >
#BalanceforBetter
Better the Balance, Better our Workplaces, Better our Society, Better the World. For well over a century, people across the globe have been acknowledging International Woman’s Day (IWD) on or around March 8th. It’s a day when we celebrate theMore >
The Gender Pay Gap is Real – It’s Time for Change!
The Proactive Pay Equity Act – It’s Coming. It’s Overdue. Lead the Way. In October 2018, the Government of Canada announced a Proactive Pay Equity Act for federally regulated employers. While it hasn’t yet come into effect (and no dateMore >