A world without consequences would be an easier place to be live. For starters, we would be able to finally say everything we’ve always wanted to say: “I actually don’t find your jokes funny”, “You have bad body odor” “I hate when you speak up in meetings with nothing to actually contribute” “You may think […]
Termination of employment is never easy, but here are 30 Tips and Tricks to help the next one go smoother. First, start with empathy for the individual no matter what state your relationship is in. This will be one of the most difficult things this person will go through and they will remember your words and […]
Employee transition is a reality of business – it’s unavoidable. Whether staff are being promoted within the organization, leaving for other opportunities, or heading into retirement; the loss, if not managed correctly, can be detrimental. Many organizations fail to adequately prepare for employee turnover: either they are blindsided by the sudden loss of a key employee, […]
Employees want feedback. Delivered in the right manner, at the right time, continuous feedback helps employees understand their contribution to their employers – and plays a major role in employee morale. Employees thrive when they are regularly mentored, directed, and advised – with regard to both mistakes and achievements. Additionally, when that annual review comes […]
A company’s learning culture is essential to its performance. In today’s job market, employees are motivated by, and loyal to, workplaces that make them feel valued. Organizations that focus on an employee’s specific contribution, and continue to support and facilitate an individual employee’s growth through learning and development initiatives, will increase both morale and motivation, improve […]
Outside of physically demanding professions like construction or nursing, many companies consider Health and Safety programs irrelevant. Regardless of field or function, however, all organizations are responsible for ensuring employees’ health and safety while performing their jobs. This even holds true in organizations that typically operate in an office-type environment. Not only does a Healthy and […]
Fortune Magazine recently featured employee feedback from the 20 best professional services firms to work for and the same sentiment resonates about every successful company on the list: they treat their employees as a family: caring about them both in and out of the office. Top companies that attract and retain quality employees encourage and support […]
Congratulations you have finally found that perfect new Employee! You want to make sure that you make a good first impression and retain them for the long term. You also want to make sure that the Employment Contract includes all that is required under Employment Standards regulation. The Employment Contract is the best opportunity to […]
The importance of health and safety in an organization should never be underestimated. A health and safety program is an organized approach focused on reducing accidents and injuries in the workplace. For that reason, when developing your core values, safety needs to be a primary focus and embedded in the culture from an employee’s first […]
