Here’s Why a Defendable PES Is Important for Your Company
If you’re an employer, you are responsible for the safety of your employees. Besides ensuring you have a safe workplace and your employees have everything they need to get their tasks done safely, you should also think about their physical fitness. Here in Canada, a growing number of employers are considering Physical Employment Standards (PES). […]
5 Reasons Every Business Needs an Anonymous Whistleblower Line
No matter what type of business or industry you are in, you are guaranteed to encounter harassment, misconduct, or ethical concerns in the workplace. The role of human resources is crucial in making sure that the people responsible for these situations are held accountable! There is a need to have a formal process for employees […]
3 HR Strategies Your Company May Have Overlooked – Our Guide
Human resources in most industries have long since changed from solely handling onboarding paperwork and developing organizational policies. In 2020, many companies around the world had to abruptly implement changes in the way they run their operations. There are many new local and federal employment regulations as well as best practices surrounding remote work, on diversity and […]
The Undeniable Power Of Employee Engagement—And Why You Need It
Every successful business understands that the road to growth lies in the people behind operations. In today’s fast-paced world, more and more employees look for fulfillment and satisfaction in their respective careers. In other words, people are more likely to stay in healthy work environments. For these reasons, employee engagement has now become a vital […]
4 Ways to Improve Employee Engagement in Your Company
The employment landscape has changed significantly over the past decade and continues to shift. With this and alternative career paths like freelancing and the gig economy, the employer-employee relationship is constantly evolving. There tends to be less of a focus on employees’ time, energy, and loyalty which has caused employees to leave companies after just […]
Just Because You Can Do It All, Doesn’t Mean You Should
Even with a million dollars, Ashley isn’t sure if she would’ve changed anything about her journey. That in and of itself is a testament to the impact of these Entrepreneur Stories. Each person learns and grows so much through their own experiences, it’s so valuable to learn and grow again together here. Ashley is the […]
3 SMB Questions for Determining Increased Employee Turnover
Many small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) can face high employee turnover if they struggle to keep workers happy in providing benefits, adjusting workload, and meeting other human resource needs. As an SMB owner, you may be worried about this reality since losing valuable team members can affect your overall performance, reputation among customers, and your bottom line. […]
3 Ways HR is Integral to Successful Mergers and Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are often made out to be prosperous marriages that would bring all parties involved more success, but the truth is much more complicated than that. Many M&As use a process that often leaves both sides feeling dissatisfied, leading to a less than successful agreement. Without a change to this process, a company’s […]
7 Discouraging Qualities to Avoid in Performance Evaluations
Staff and management both benefit from a performance evaluation. Employees are able to improve the way they do their work and are complimented for their contributions. Along with that, management gets to be more involved with monitoring and helping their workers progress. However, there are some cases when a performance evaluation can come off as […]
5 Ways Performance Reviews Can Help Your Business
The continued success of any business centers largely on its employees. They are the cornerstones of your company, so you should be able to manage them effectively. One of the best ways to manage employees is to make sure they are meeting all the expectations you have set for their position. Regular performance reviews for all […]
