With today’s legal environment, it is more important than ever to carefully document your progressive discipline process with an employee before termination. Those in the industry call this ‘peppering the file.’ It builds a case for ‘just cause’ termination even if you proceed with a ‘without cause’ end of employment. Unlike coaching, progressive discipline conversations […]
TL:DR – According to a Microsoft report, AI is increasingly crucial in boosting workplace productivity and fostering innovation. Notably, rather than viewing AI as a threat, most employees are eager to harness its potential to alleviate workloads. AI is seen as a tool to redefine, not just repair, work, with business leaders encouraged to leverage […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in remote work, and many organizations are considering how to permanently incorporate more flexible work arrangements into their operations. HR professionals are tasked with finding ways to support and manage remote employees and address potential challenges that can arise. A recent report from Upwork predicted that […]
With a challenging labour market, rising costs and little certainty about the economy’s direction, Canadian employers may be more uncertain about correctly calculating their cost of living adjustment should be for 2023. Employers, especially small to mid-size organizations that don’t have a squad of economists to ask wage-related questions, can often find guidance in what […]
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 […]