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Work Environment and Policies

Does my Employee Accrue Vacation While on Maternity Leave?

March 10, 2014 | Work Environment and Policies

This is perhaps the most frequently asked question we receive from clients.  We will tackle this question for the Ontario work environment, recognizing that many provincial jurisdictions and the federal Canada Labour Code have similar employment standards when it comes to accrual of vacation under protected leaves of absence.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Policy or no policy?  What do you do about social media in your company?

May 14, 2013 | Work Environment and Policies

See what Zappos.com and Cranium have in common and how you can follow in their successful social media footsteps.

Employer Responsibilities for Family Medical Care Leave

February 12, 2013 | Work Environment and Policies

We often get questions from clients about what their responsibilities are when an employee requests a leave of this nature.  Here’s what you need to know, based on Ontario’s Employment Standards Act.  Other jurisdictions in Canada have similar leaves with minor variations, please ensure you check the appropriate provincial legislation.

Office Romances – Dos and Don’ts

January 31, 2013 | Work Environment and Policies

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner; what better time to talk about office romance!  We’ve provided a list of dos and don’ts to help you navigate the often murky waters of workplace romances.

Employee Recognition in 60 Seconds or Less

January 13, 2013 | Work Environment and Policies

Less than sixty seconds.  That’s all it takes to make someone’s day, using on-the-spot recognition and further motivating your employee to continue the great work for your organization.

The Necessary Evil of Employee Policies

October 16, 2012 | Work Environment and Policies

One of the most frequent complaints we hear from business owners is that they hate policies.  I’ll share a secret with you; we HR professionals do not particularly enjoy them either.  However, we’ve experienced firsthand their value.  Think of them as a necessary evil, like your home or auto insurance.  Employee policies are similar; you find out you truly need them when it counts.