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1w ago
Talent Management Strategies in Canada According to a report from Equifax, more than half of Canadian small business owners are worried about recruitment and retention. With the rising cost of living and a lack of good workers, time and resources are scarce for small businesses across the country. Fortunately, there are simple and cost-effective ways ..read more
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1w ago
Sustainability in the workplace Environmental sustainability in the workplace is a growing trend and wise strategy for any organization. Every April 22, the world observes Earth Day and reflects on the importance of protecting our planet. Although workplace habits can contribute to excessive energy consumption, paper waste, and air pollution, there are small daily practices ..read more
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3w ago
Developing Effective Health and Safety Training Programs Occupational health and safety legislation requires employers to do everything reasonable to protect workers, and many jurisdictions explicitly include training in this requirement. However, health and safety training programs can be expensive. It involves not just general training but also job-specific and site-specific sessions, regular updates, and refreshers ..read more
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3w ago
How to Test Your Company’s Compliance with AODA Guidelines and Regulations Increasing accessibility in the workplace prepares your organization for the future. As the population ages, the number of people with disabilities will likely increase. Ensuring accessibility helps businesses include new customer demographics and avoid financial penalties. To comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with ..read more
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3w ago
Pay Transparency and Bill 149 in Ontario On March 21, 2024, the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 received Royal Assent. That means means that the legislation (formerly Bill 149) and its requirements, which include pay transparency in Ontario, are now officially a law. Some provisions are already in force. Others are in force three ..read more
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1M ago
What does performance improvement plan mean? In some workplaces, mentioning the words performance improvement plan can lead to rumours about terminations and that certain employees are getting “coached out.” That’s because performance improvement plans (PIPs for short) have been cast in a primarily negative light. This is often due their frequent use strictly as a ..read more
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1M ago
Using 1:1 meetings to improve employee retention Improve employee retention If you’re struggling to retain your employees, you’re not alone. According to LinkedIn’s 2023 Workplace Learning Report, 93% of organizations are concerned about employee retention. And there’s good reason to be concerned. A survey by Robert Half found 41% of respondents are either looking for ..read more
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1M ago
Responding to excuses for not wearing PPE Not wearing PPE is a risk for the employee and employer. How many times have you heard excuses for why a worker wasn’t wearing their personal protective equipment (PPE) or was wearing it incorrectly? PPE is equipment a worker wears to reduce their exposure to a hazard ..read more
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1M ago
Employee attendance management What is attendance management? The goal of any organization is to have perfect attendance, but perfection is unrealistic. Life happens. Although absenteeism is expected, you should not ignore the consequences. The Conference Board of Canada estimates that employee absenteeism costs Canadian businesses $16.6 billion per year. Besides financial burden, it also leaves ..read more
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1M ago
Retaining employees is becoming more difficult in the current competitive landscape thanks in part to an ongoing labour shortage in Canada. Lots of employers are stepping up their employee retention strategies and encouraging current employees to upskill. Read on to learn about some of our HR experts’ best employee retention strategies for employers. What ..read more