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Verbal Threats in the Workplace Considered Serious Offence under Bill 168

March 06, 2012 | Work Environment and Policies

Workplace violence includes statements or behaviours “that [are] reasonable for a worker to interpret as a threat to exercise physical force against the worker, in a workplace, that could cause physical injury to the worker.” (Section 1(c) Bill 168).  This definition was recently put to the test in a landmark arbitration decision in Kingston, ON whereby the arbitrator upheld the employer’s decision to terminate the employment of a veteran employee, with 28 years of service, for verbally threatening her co-worker; in this case, the Union President.

Onboarding – how to get the greatest ROI in the shortest amount of time

February 21, 2012 | Employee Onboarding

Whether you have moved a current employee into a new department or hired a new employee from externally, it is important to have a solid onboarding program in place.  An effective onboarding process will enable your employee to contribute value in his/her new role as quickly as possible, and will lower the risk of turnover within the first year of hire.

Conducting Effective and Meaningful Performance Appraisals

February 07, 2012 | Performance Management

Timely and meaningful feedback supported by facts, examples and observations is key to getting the most out of your performance appraisal process.

Checklist for How to Hire Your First Employee

January 29, 2012 | Recruitment

The good news is your business is booming.  The bad news is you can’t keep up.  Thinking about hiring your first employee is exciting.  This blog provides you with advice and a checklist on how to successfully hire your first employee.

17 Common Recruiting Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

December 31, 2011 | Recruitment

Recruitment is a process that should be followed sequentially to avoid expensive mistakes. Hiring managers are often frustrated by what they perceive to be unnecessary bureaucratic steps and tend to take shortcuts.

Retaining Talent starts with Onboarding

December 14, 2011 | Employee Onboarding

The idea of onboarding has been around for quite some time, and it used to be known as New Employee Orientation.  Onboarding is more about retaining talent than getting people settled in their new job.

What does an Engaging Workplace look like?

November 30, 2011 | Work Environment and Policies

Have you ever wondered if your employees like coming to work?  If you answered yes, how do you know?

You hired your first employee. Now, what’s next?

November 20, 2011 | Employee Onboarding

Onboarding is the next step for a successful integration into your organization.  You should provide a great experience for your new hire, as you never get a second chance to make a first impression.

Top 5 Reasons Why Companies Make Hiring Mistakes

November 01, 2011 | Recruitment

The old adage of a stitch in time saves nine certainly applies to the recruiting process.  By taking the time to do things right the first time, you will save yourself the aggravation of having to go through the whole process again in the near future.

Are you ready for AODA?

September 25, 2011 | Work Environment and Policies

What is AODA?  If your business serves customers in Ontario, whether your business is based in Ontario or not, and you have at least one employee in Ontario, you will need to be compliant with the Customer Service Standard of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) by January 1, 2012.