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4 Talent Management Lessons from The Paradise

November 24, 2013 | Performance Management

Masterpiece Theatre’s The Paradise provides perfect fodder for workplace lessons in its period retail series.

6 Coaching Skills Every Successful Manager Must Have

November 07, 2013 | Performance Management

Master the art of coaching for managerial success.

Top 8 Reasons to be Grateful – an Entrepreneur’s Perspective

October 07, 2013 | Work Environment and Policies

It’s our third anniversary and with Thanksgiving just around the corner we realized we had many things for which to be thankful as we enter our fourth year of business.

Managers:  Are you a Doer or a Coach?

September 30, 2013 | Performance Management

The key difference between being a Coach and a Doer is where a manager focuses his or her attention.  Where do you focus your attention?

Being Audited by an Ontario Employment Standards Officer?  Here’s what you need to know!

September 29, 2013 | Work Environment and Policies

Starting in October through December 2013, Ontario Employment Standards Officers are visiting retail operations.  Here’s what you can expect.

How Not to Suck at Firing Your Employee; or 5 Tips for a Smoother Termination

September 16, 2013 | Dealing with Difficult Employees

5 tips for ensuring a smoother termination process that you both can live with

6 Steps to Help with Work Life Balance

September 02, 2013 | Work Environment and Policies

Link to a Work Life Balance quiz and 6 steps to helping you achieve work life balance.

Concerned about your company’s competitive edge?  Lack of learning may have a lot to do with it.

July 31, 2013 | Performance Management

Concerned about your company’s competitive edge?  Lack of learning may have a lot to do with it.  This article lists some of the ways that you can incorporate continuous learning into your day-to-day operations and ensure the continuing innovation, productivity and competitive edge at your company:

Summer Reading List for Managers and Leaders

July 14, 2013 | Performance Management

Here’s what’s made our list of business books we have either read or are planning to read.

How to Maintain Employee Productivity During the Summer

June 24, 2013 | Work Environment and Policies

For many employees in Canada summer is prime vacation taking time.  So how do you maintain productivity during these typically “down” months?  This article lists a few ideas.