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Navigating COVID-19 in the Workplace: An Update
Further to our post yesterday which summarized the key points to help support your organization in doing what it can to protect employees/operations, as you likely know, there have been important developments since then. Especially as we are moving intoMore >
COVID-19: Know the Facts and Be Prepared
The topic on everyone’s mind and in all the news/social media feeds is of course COVID-19, especially now that it has been declared a pandemic. There has been much information provided about the risks and steps workplaces should take andMore >
Each for Equal
March 8th is International Women’s Day (IWD), a day when, across the globe, we celebrate the significant achievements of all women, acknowledge our unique and collective identities, and embrace our diversity. For more about the history of IWD, refer toMore >
Lift Each Other Up
This year, February 26th marks Pink Shirt Day (or Anti-Bullying Day), which has been initiated as a way for people of all ages to show their solidarity against bullying and harassment in schools and workplaces. This year, the focus isMore >
Exit Interviews with Impact
While a goal of most organizations is to retain valued employees, the fact is: employees do leave. And while their reasons for doing so may be obvious and known, you may not always have the full picture. Keeping in mindMore >
HR in 2020 – What’s Your Focus?
As we roll into each new year, business owners/leaders often ask what the emerging trends are for the coming year where HR is concerned. At this time last year, we wrote about HR areas of focus for 2019 and beyondMore >
Don’t let 2020 be Hindsight
Happy New Year! In our last post of the last decade, we recapped HR in 2019 and encouraged you to reflect back on your own year – individually, or within teams. As we move into a new year/decade, we inviteMore >
HR Year in Review
2019 was a big year for HR, particularly with respect to legislative changes. As the year comes to a close, we recap these changes, some interesting research findings and a few other areas we’ve observed over the year. Employment StandardsMore >
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 >
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 >