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Guidelines for Employers for COVID-19

March 15, 2020 | Work Environment and Policies

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, some guidelines for employers to help navigate through these unprecedented times.

To Give or Not To Give a Reference - That is the Question

January 22, 2020 | Work Environment and Policies

We often get asked the question from employers about whether they should provide a reference or not for an employee that has been terminated without cause.

Can my employer tell me when to take vacation?

December 17, 2019 | Work Environment and Policies

Employees are often surprised to learn that employers can dictate when they take their vacation time.  This often comes up when employees have large vacation balances that have not been used up prior to the end of a vacation calendar year.

3 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Failure of Onboarding Leaders

August 08, 2019 | Performance Management

Originally published on HR a la carte’s blog in 2012, the timeless advice is still applicable today.  3 key ways to reduce the risk of failure of onboarding a new leader.

Out of Sight Should Not Mean Out of Mind for Employees on Sick Leave

July 15, 2019 | Work Environment and Policies

Do not ignore employees on sick leave.  Find out our tips on properly handling an employee’s absence due to illness.

Remembering D-Day 75 Years Later

June 05, 2019 |

Today marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

Navigating the 13 Leaves of Absence in Ontario

May 23, 2019 | Work Environment and Policies

Information on the various leaves available to Ontario employees.  Updated from original article.

New Employment Insurance Parental Leave Benefits Effective March 17, 2019

February 19, 2019 | Work Environment and Policies

Article explaining the new expanded EI parental leave benefits.

From Blue Monday to February Blues – 5 Tips to Stave off the Winter Blues

January 23, 2019 | Work Environment and Policies

With Bell’s Let’s Talk campaign coming up on Jan 30, 2019, this article looks at ways we can beat the winter blues.

‘Tis the Season – Impairment in the Workplace

December 18, 2018 | Work Environment and Policies

With the legalization of marijuana, article provides info on cannabis impairment and what to do if suspect co-worker is impaired.