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Federal Election - What Are An Employer’s Obligations?

September 22, 2015 | Work Environment and Policies

Federal Election Day is coming up on October 19, 2015; this article sets out the obligations of Canadian employers.

5 Reasons to Start Giving Your New Hires Offer Letters (if you don’t already)

August 16, 2015 | Work Environment and Policies

Managing Director, Corina Sibley, has recently noticed an increase in instances where employees do not receive offer letters upon hire.  In this article she outlines 5 reasons why employers should be providing offer letters to new hires.

Why Giving a Counter Offer is Never a Good Idea

July 14, 2015 | Recruitment

Having seen an increase in employers offering, and employees accepting, counter offers, we outline why it is never a good idea to go the counter offer route when one of your employees hands in their notice.

Job Satisfaction is Out; Happiness is In:  Help Your Employees Obtain Career Happiness

May 19, 2015 | Work Environment and Policies

Employee engagement goes beyond job satisfaction; happiness at work is key.  Are your employees happy in their career at your organization?  Tam Campbell Trant outlines how you can find out.

Lessons From a First-time Volunteer Soccer Coach

May 19, 2015 | Performance Management

Even though you may have no experience in your volunteer role, you probably have tons of business experience on which you can draw and fresh perspectives.

Employee Appreciation

April 13, 2015 | Work Environment and Policies

Showing appreciation to your employees doesn’t have to be a big ordeal or a huge production.  In fact, a little can go a long way.

Ontario Health & Safety Board Requirements: 7 Must Must Have Items

March 22, 2015 | Work Environment and Policies

The next time you’re walking past your bulletin boards, take a look at what’s posted.  You may see postings about new hires, accomplishments of people receiving service awards or thank you cards.  But are you seeing what you’re supposed to be seeing - by law?

Performance Coaching – Focus on Improving Strengths

February 16, 2015 | Performance Management

For double digit improvements, focus on building on strengths rather than improving on weakness areas.

2015 New Year’s Lunch and Team Meeting

January 14, 2015 | Work Environment and Policies

Instead of a holiday party in December, we decided on a New Year’s get together in January instead.

Are Your Employees Saving Enough for Retirement?

January 11, 2015 | Work Environment and Policies

Most Ontarians are not saving enough for retirement and up to 1.3 million workers in Ontario do not have access to a pension plan.  Employers should be aware that legislation has just been tabled to institute both an Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) modelled on the federal CPP and a Pooled Retirement Pension Plan (PRPP).