Psychological Health in the Workplace
Over the years, companies have begun to push mental health awareness to the forefront of their company culture.… Read more
May 14, 2019
Human Resources
Managing Generational Divide Within a Sales Team
Today’s diverse workforce will often see people of vastly disparate ages working side by side on a daily… Read more
April 19, 2019
The State of Harassment
Nobody launches their career anticipating any type of harassment – even though it’s shockingly prevalent in Canada’s workplaces.… Read more
March 21, 2019
Partnerships and Employee Engagement
Partnerships and Employee Engagement Today’s employees live in a world of added workplace incentives. From free yoga classes… Read more
March 20, 2019
Workplace Games: Gamification Nets Results for HR
When I was in kindergarten, our teacher used to have us play a game called ‘Feed the Pelican’.… Read more
March 15, 2019
The Parental Leave Extension: New Rules, New Costs?
It has been nearly one year since the federal government’s changes to maternity and parental leave went into… Read more
January 23, 2019
Large or Small Businesses: Who Have the Higher Health Scores?
As the calendar turns over to a new year and people engage in their annual re-commitment to self-care, it’s important not to overlook the impact … Read more
You’re Fired, With Dignity: 7 Tips for Less Painful Terminations
In 1962 Neil Sedaka recorded his signature song, ‘Breaking Up is Hard to Do’. It’s as true today as it was back then and although … Read more
Hazy Understanding: HR Implications of Legalized Cannabis in Canada
Cannabis and its related products have been banned substances in Canada since 1923, but after medicinal use was legalized in 2001, the country moved this … Read more
Do we fear the robot overlords? Or learn to harness the power of AI in the workplace?
If you send messages on your mobile phone and have the “predictive text” feature turned on, you’re familiar with AI. If you’ve clicked through recommended … Read more
Disrupting HR for the Modern Workforce
Myself and another of our senior recruiters, Karen Epp, recently attended the forum Hacking HR. This forum brings together professionals for collaboration, networking and discussion … Read more
HR Policy Development : Attracting Top Female Talent
Gender imbalance, sexual harassment, and equal treatment have been significant issues for years. Nothing can change overnight, but I see employers now opening their doors … Read more