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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.

5 Lessons for Leaders in the Pope’s Resignation

February 10, 2013 | Performance Management

5 lessons for leaders in Pope Benedict’s resignation.

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.

Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Managers

December 18, 2012 | Performance Management

Many of us put together New Year’s resolutions for our private life – exercise more, eat healthier, spend more time with friends and family.  But how many of us put together a list of resolutions for our work life?  Here is our Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Managers.

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.

8 Leadership Lessons I Learned in the Army

September 09, 2012 | Work Environment and Policies

Co-founder and Managing Director Corina Sibley shares key leadership lessons she learned while serving in the Canadian Army as a Platoon Commander and Logistics Officer.

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.

7 Performance Review Tips

August 07, 2012 | Performance Management

Managing employee performance is one of the most important activities to help ensure a company’s success.  So why do so many business owners and leaders avoid it?  Find out how 7 performance review tips can help make your performance reviews more meaningful.

Tips on Successfully Onboarding Your New Employees

July 23, 2012 | Employee Onboarding

Helpful tips on successfully onboarding new employees