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3 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Failure of Onboarding Leaders

August 08, 2019 | Performance Management

Originally published on HR a la carte’s blog in 2012, the timeless advice is still applicable today.  3 key ways to reduce the risk of failure of onboarding a new leader.

Out of Sight Should Not Mean Out of Mind for Employees on Sick Leave

July 15, 2019 | Work Environment and Policies

Do not ignore employees on sick leave.  Find out our tips on properly handling an employee’s absence due to illness.

Remembering D-Day 75 Years Later

June 05, 2019 |

Today marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

Navigating the 13 Leaves of Absence in Ontario

May 23, 2019 | Work Environment and Policies

Information on the various leaves available to Ontario employees.  Updated from original article.

New Employment Insurance Parental Leave Benefits Effective March 17, 2019

February 19, 2019 | Work Environment and Policies

Article explaining the new expanded EI parental leave benefits.

From Blue Monday to February Blues – 5 Tips to Stave off the Winter Blues

January 23, 2019 | Work Environment and Policies

With Bell’s Let’s Talk campaign coming up on Jan 30, 2019, this article looks at ways we can beat the winter blues.

‘Tis the Season – Impairment in the Workplace

December 18, 2018 | Work Environment and Policies

With the legalization of marijuana, article provides info on cannabis impairment and what to do if suspect co-worker is impaired.

Bill 47 Repeals Ontario’s New Labour Laws under Bill 148

October 23, 2018 | Work Environment and Policies

A summary of Bill 47 which is set to repeal Bill 148’s sweeping labour law reforms in Ontario.

Steps to a Psychologically Healthy Workplace

October 15, 2018 | Work Environment and Policies

Canada has a National Standard for Psychologically Healthy Workplaces.  Find out what it is and the resources available to employers.

Move over #MeToo; Majority of Complaints We Investigate Are #WoeIsMe

August 16, 2018 | Dealing with Difficult Employees

This blog outlines our consulting firm’s experience and thoughts on the majority of complaints we are called in to investigate as third party investigators.