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Prioritizing Well-Being in the Workplace

May 08, 2025 |

May is mental health awareness month to recognize the importance of mental well-being in the workplace.

Navigating Difficult Conversations: A Guide for Managers

| Performance Management

We explore some of the hardest conversations managers may face and offer strategies for handling them effectively.

Addressing Employee Attendance Issues: A Guide for Employers

| Dealing with Difficult Employees|Work Environment and Policies

Understanding how to address attendance issues

Don’t Wait for a Ministry of Labour Inspector’s Visit in Your Workplace

| Dealing with Difficult Employees|Work Environment and Policies

Ensuring compliance with Employment Standards

Leading Beyond Hybrid: Optimize for Collaboration, Not Just Location

March 26, 2025 |

Falling into the hybrid work trap of creating policy versus strategy

Before Hiring, Consider Your Business Needs First!

February 19, 2025 | Recruitment

Bringing new talent is more than filling a vacancy; it’s a chance to understand your business needs. Before searching for skills, reflect on what your organization requires with key questions to clarify your needs:

Future-Proofing Your Organization: The Essential Guide to Succession Planning for an Aging Workforce

February 19, 2025 | Performance Management

This demographic shift offers both challenges and opportunities. Many near-retirement workers hold roles at all levels, making succession planning essential for continuity and stability across the organization. This article offers a step-by-step guide for creating a succession plan that addresses trade and knowledge workers

Fostering Open Dialogue: Enhancing Employee Engagement During Challenging Times

February 10, 2025 |

This blog post provides a comprehensive overview of strategies to foster open dialogue and enhance employee engagement, making it relevant and actionable for organizations facing external challenges.

The Key to Achieving Organizational Goals in a Busy and Fast-Paced World

January 10, 2025 | Performance Management

In a world where “busy” is often seen as a badge of honor, is it truly productive? This article explores the societal obsession with busyness, inspired by Adam Waytz’s Harvard Business Review piece, Beware a Culture of Busyness. It delves into why we equate busyness with value, its impact on organizational productivity, and how prioritization can help businesses achieve their goals. Discover actionable strategies to align tasks with objectives, involve stakeholders, and optimize workflows in today’s fast-paced workplace. Mastering prioritization is the key to thriving amidst modern challenges.

Workplace Investigations: When to Investigate & Best Practices

October 10, 2024 | Work Environment and Policies

Ensure compliance and protect your business with HRAC’s expert workplace harassment services. We assist employers in addressing employee complaints, conducting thorough workplace investigations, and staying compliant with Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). From policy development to workplace harassment program implementation and training, HRAC helps you manage conflict and create a safe working environment. Whether you’re facing employee grievances, harassment allegations, or need guidance on conducting investigations, our certified HR professionals are here to help. Contact us today to safeguard your workplace.