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Work Environment and Policies

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.

7 Quick, Easy and Inexpensive Ways of Recognizing Employees

August 22, 2012 | Work Environment and Policies

We often believe that we need to focus on the big things to retain and energize our employees.  Often it is the small actions and little gestures that have the greatest impact on our team.

Are you AODA Compliant?  The January 1, 2012 deadline has come and gone.

June 12, 2012 | Work Environment and Policies

If you have still not yet developed a policy or trained your employees on how to provide excellent customer service to people with disabilities, please see the requirements below in order to take steps toward compliance as quickly as possible.  Businesses with 20 or more employees have until December 31, 2012 to submit their progress report online to the government.

What Motivates Employees in a Telecommuting Environment

May 29, 2012 | Work Environment and Policies

Allowing employees to work from home can be a great benefit to both the company and worker.  Beyond the benefits, it could be difficult to engage employees working remotely.  And, it’s not for everyone.  Some individuals are not necessarily the most productive when working in a home environment.  So, what should you do to motivate and engage your virtual employees?

12 Great Questions to Ask Employees to Assess Employee Engagement

May 03, 2012 | Work Environment and Policies

You don’t have to be an undercover boss to find out what your employees think of your organization.  Employees are willing to give their all when they feel genuinely appreciated and when they’re asked for their opinion.