The Importance of the Social Experience in the Workplace
Having a positive workplace culture should be every organization’s goal and establishing a social committee will help strengthen employee relationships and improve overall morale and employee satisfaction. Given our daily stresses, who doesn’t enjoy attending a fun work event or gathering? Your social committee will typically organize most of the social events for your employees […]
How an HR Swot Analysis Can Help with Your HR Planning
An HR SWOT analysis is a strategic activity performed by the HR team and is a thorough analysis of the internal and external factors affecting Human Resources in your organization. Conducting a SWOT analysis will help you understand your organization’s current position leading you to decisions and prioritization for improvements. Begin by using the SWOT […]
Mitigation: A Failure to Mitigate Risks Entitlement to Reasonable Notice
Employees who are terminated, and whose contract entitles them to reasonable notice, are required to “mitigate damages” by seeking alternative work during their reasonable notice period. Typically, this means applying for, and accepting, comparable employment. In most cases employees do seek comparable work and discharge their duty, but what happens when an employee fails to […]
Compelling Reasons to Develop and Maintain a Job Analysis Program
When long tenured employees inform their HR department that they are thinking about retirement, it may cause panic if there are no obvious internal successors. Given that in these situations, the role has been adequately filled for so long the job description if one even exists, is likely so outdated that it does not reflect […]
Practical Measures to Consider Before Terminating an Underperforming Employee
Parting ways with an employee is not only a difficult task for any manager, but can be stressful, time-consuming, and may negatively impact the morale of your team members. You have the tricky task of discussing an employee’s areas of weakness and then figuring out how to correct them. Immediate termination should be reserved for […]
Does Your Employee Handbook Need an Update?
A formal, written employee handbook is one of the most important documents in the workplace. Employers should make sure that their handbook is up-to-date and in compliance with all of the legal requirements applicable to them. The handbook should be comprehensive and cover all key policies of the company relating to employees’ conduct, as well […]
Key HR Insights for 2024
The role of HR in an organization continues to evolve significantly as this key function adapts to the changing needs of its workforce. HR will shift priorities and focus on what is now most relevant in the new working world and what trends, factors and impacts are key for their organization. How we attract, develop, […]
Practical Measures to Consider Before Terminating an Underperforming Employee
Parting ways with an employee is not only a difficult task for any manager, but can be stressful, time-consuming, and may negatively impact the morale of your team members. You have the tricky task of discussing an employee’s areas of weakness and then figuring out how to correct them. We break down some tips on steps to take before considering termination.
4 Steps to Preventing Workplace Harassment Claims in Your Business
As a business owner in Ontario, having a friendly and safe environment for your employees can increase productivity. It is also necessary to protect your business from potential legal liability. Here are 4 steps to help protect your business from a workplace harassment claim.
Making the Most out of Exit Interviews
Exit interviews are an ideal opportunity to evaluate or confirm workplace culture, employee engagement and level of perceived opportunity. You will also gain important insight into the overall employee experience. Asking the right questions and listening carefully can provide you with an opportunity to learn and improve the employee experience. Find out how to make the most out of exit interviews in our latest blog post.