HR Blog
Happy Holidays in 2018!
This holiday season, each Jouta team member was given funds to donate to the cause of their choice. Here’s how we distributed our gifts. I Love First Peoples (ILFP) empowers Indigenous children and youth to succeed through education and toMore >
Start with Intention, the Goals Will Follow…
Over our last several posts, you’ve heard us talk a fair bit about intention and intent. This is no accident, and we don’t use the word flippantly. In fact, we feel that intention is, or should be, the driving forceMore >
Ready to Party?
So, you’re hosting a workplace holiday party… Do you know why? Get clear on your intent and avoid common pitfalls. Holiday party season is quickly approaching, and for workplaces this can lead to much anxiety – not only about planningMore >
Is Your Handbook Achieving What it Should?
Much has changed in employment legislation, and likely, so have your practices… has your handbook kept up? As 2018 rolls into the final stretch, think back over the last year. How much change did your organization undergo, either strategically orMore >
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 >
2019 Salary Increases – Aligning Projection with Practice
The 2019 Salary Increase Projections are in! What and how will you pay your employees in the coming year? Based on three large annual compensation surveys – each of which gathered data from 360+ employers across Canada (Aon’s Canada SalaryMore >
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 >
Legalization of Cannabis in Canada… How to Identify and Address Use
Cannabis legalization in Canada is just one day away. Last week, we outlined the respective rights and obligations of both employees and employers, in addition to key policy points. This week, we discuss how to identify and address employees whoMore >
Legalization of Cannabis in Canada… Are you still behind the smokescreen?
Recreational use of cannabis becomes legal across Canada on October 17, 2018. What that means for workplaces may or may not have a significant impact on yours. Whether you’re concerned or not, based on the numbers outlined below, we encourageMore >
2018 Employee Handbook Updates
When was your employee handbook last updated? In this short video presentation, Cori shares some tips on what you should consider during your next handbook review. Need assistance updating your handbook? Call or email us at 604.488.8885 or cori@jouta.com. Please note thatMore >