New updates regarding Canadian termination entitlements are going into effect soon. Employers and HR professionals—continue reading to find out what this means for you. An Overview of the New Requirements  Starting on February 1st, the Canada Labour Code will require federally regulated employers to follow revised termination notice periods and provide dismissed employees with a written statement of benefits. For an employee who has worked at your company for at least three years, you must: Provide them with written notice equivalent to at least one week for every completed year of emplo ..read more

New pay transparency requirements are going into effect. Employers and HR professionals—here’s what you need to know. What’s New with the Pay Transparency Act?  Starting November 1st, BC’s Pay Transparency Act (PTA) will require employers to disclose expected salary or wage information for public job postings. Why? The PTA aims to close the gender pay gap by tackling gender discrimination systematized through the workplace. In the coming years, certain employers will be required to create and share pay transparency reports for the public to access. How Employers and HR Professionals can P ..read more

Minimum wage is taking a leap! Keep reading to learn what this means for employers and HR. Minimum Wage Takes a Leap! On June 1st, BC’s new minimum wage comes into effect. This will mean a 6.9% (+ $1.10) increase for those currently earning $15.65 per hour. So, what does this mean for you as an employer or HR practitioner? What This Means for You Well, it means that a few important things should be considered: Time to do some checking: Make sure your team members who are earning less than $16.75/hour are scheduled to receive the increased wage on June 1st. Review your current salaries and ens ..read more

The following article was originally published in Cannabis Retailer, May/June 2023. See it online at:https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=790972 by Emily Lord In today’s retail environment, where job openings are abundant and applicants are sparse, it’s more important than ever for managers to create a thriving employee experience. This includes fostering engagement, championing rewarding work, and ensuring the business is flourishing. So, what are some of the key skills that leaders need to possess to accomplish these goals and manage in a regulated environment? When to Manage Vers ..read more

This episode on decolonizing HR and indigenous inclusion was by request! I was totally on board. I recently took the Indigenous Canada MOOC (massive open online course) and it was fascinating and inspiring. So I reached out to Gillian Hynes who works for Rise, an indigenous-owned consulting group advancing reconciliation and indigenous inclusion. Here are a few highlights: – Decolonization is about inclusion and truth through reconciliation and relationships. – It starts with the individual. – There are many colonial practices in HR. For example, many benefits are based on Western medicine, a ..read more

This video explores the complex nature of managing a crisis at work. Maybe there’s a catastrophe, but maybe it’s a smaller event that has emotionally impacted many employees. Both are crises. I spoke with John Robertson who wrote Run Toward the Roar and advises on crisis preparation and response. The name of his book is derived from the behavior of lions where the older ones position themselves on one side of the prey and roar, while the younger ones wait on the other side for the prey once they have been spooked. We tend to behave similarly during a crisis – we tend to run from ‘noise’ resul ..read more

I read something recently saying that organizations that trust HR are 2.9x more likely to rate them as highly effective (McLean & Co, 2023). This would make it so much easier to get ALL our work done so I knew I had to do some episodes on trust. I reached out to Ila Edgar who is co-Host of a show called Trust on Purpose with Charles Feltman. She is also a coach and was a recruiter for years, so she has insight into HR: 1) The first thing is we need to care. About the client and the business. Trust building is a skill and one you can discuss directly with clients Even when there are limita ..read more

First of all, don’t use the word ‘fire’. That’s the first rule in terminating someone’s employment in a kind and professional manner. And terminating someone’s employment is not easy. It’s clearly not easy for the employee, but it’s not easy for HR or the Manager either. (If it is, find a new job.) If you are like most people and it makes you anxious, this video shows you how to can accomplish this tough job with empathy and respect. This was the focus of this discussion with LHH Knightsbridge in a variety of roles and, as a career transition specialist, has been present for many terminations ..read more

While diversity is almost a fad for some companies, we also know that having a diverse team adds bottom-line value. As long as diversity is accompanied by inclusivity. The video with Dr. Helen Turnbull CSP highlights that diversity positively impacts the bottom line – but only when everyone feels included and valued. She’s been working in the field a long time and did a TEDx in 2013. She says: It’s not enough to simply hire a diverse group of people and pat yourself on the back. You need a culture where everyone feels included and can contribute their unique perspectives and ideas. When div ..read more

Trust is KEY to how the organization perceives HR according to a recent presentation I went to by McLean and Company. Specifically they said “non- HR respondents with high trust in their HR Departments are 2.9x more likely to also rate them as highly effective.” This made a strong impression on me so I went looking for someone to talk to. Who better than Ila Edgar, the co-host of a podcast called “Trust on Purpose”? Ila is a coach and, in a past life, was a recruiter too so she understands HR. She said: Trust is an emotion AND a competency. Since it’s a competency we can get better at it! 4 ..read more