About Haley O'Halloran

Haley O'Halloran is a writer and editor based in Ontario, Canada.

Addressing Substance Use and Cannabis Policies in Summer Workplaces

Summer brings unique challenges for employers across Canada. Longer daylight

By |2026-06-23T06:56:41-07:00June 23, 2026|Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Drugs & Alcohol, Federal, Off-Duty Conduct, Termination, Wellness|Comments Off on Addressing Substance Use and Cannabis Policies in Summer Workplaces

Retention Through Recognition: Summer Morale Boosters

Employee retention is not only driven by compensation, benefits, or

Do Payroll Remittance Errors Justify Waiver of CRA Tax Penalties?

Threshold 2 employers that don’t remit payroll deductions to the

By |2026-06-22T11:42:31-07:00June 22, 2026|Articles, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Federal, HR Leadership, Labour Standards, Organizational Development, Payroll, Retention, Workers' Compensation|Comments Off on Do Payroll Remittance Errors Justify Waiver of CRA Tax Penalties?

Essential Services And Labour Disputes: Key Considerations For Manitoba Municipalities

Manitoba Labour Relations amendments introduce significant changes for municipal employers,

By |2026-06-09T07:03:12-07:00June 9, 2026|Articles, Change Management, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Contributor, Employment Contracts, Federal, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Manitoba, Organizational Development, Retention, Team Building, Termination|Comments Off on Essential Services And Labour Disputes: Key Considerations For Manitoba Municipalities

No Worker Left Behind: Human Rights Risks In Fast Moving Corporate Transactions

Overview This case arises from a common business scenario —

Ask The Expert – Access to Personnel Files

Employers are often asked whether employees have the right to

Building Trust Through Transparent Communication When Employees Don’t Believe the Message Anymore

Most employees have sat through a workplace message they didn’t

By |2026-06-04T07:07:32-07:00June 4, 2026|Articles, Change Management, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Constructive Dismissal, Discipline, Federal, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Retention|Comments Off on Building Trust Through Transparent Communication When Employees Don’t Believe the Message Anymore

HR Metrics Mid-Year Review and How Canadian Employers Can Adjust Before Problems Become Year-End Results

Don’t be like most organizations and review HR metrics too

By |2026-06-04T07:03:54-07:00June 4, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Articles, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Confidentiality & Proprietary Information, Federal, Information Security, Labour Relations, Performance Reviews, Retention, Training, Onboarding & Orientation|Comments Off on HR Metrics Mid-Year Review and How Canadian Employers Can Adjust Before Problems Become Year-End Results

Back-to-School Is a Retention Risk for Working Parents

Every year, the same workplace pressure arrives with surprising force.

Destigmatizing Mental Health and Addiction at Work and What Canadian HR Must Do Beyond Awareness Campaigns

Many employers now talk openly about mental health. They mark

By |2026-06-01T11:29:59-07:00June 1, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Articles, Communications, Drugs & Alcohol, Federal, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Standards, Mental Health, Retention, Team Building, Termination, Wellness|Comments Off on Destigmatizing Mental Health and Addiction at Work and What Canadian HR Must Do Beyond Awareness Campaigns

Family Status Accommodation and School Schedule Conflicts in Canadian Workplaces

School schedules rarely fit neatly into workplace schedules. A parent

By |2026-06-01T11:26:16-07:00June 1, 2026|Articles, Attendance & Absenteeism, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Employment Benefits, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, Leaves of Absence, Remote & Flexible Workplaces, Work-Life Balance|Comments Off on Family Status Accommodation and School Schedule Conflicts in Canadian Workplaces

From Listening to Action: Why Employee Engagement Surveys Fail When HR Doesn’t Close the Loop

Most employees have completed an engagement survey at some point

By |2026-06-01T10:00:22-07:00June 1, 2026|Articles, Federal, Labour Relations, Labour Standards|Comments Off on From Listening to Action: Why Employee Engagement Surveys Fail When HR Doesn’t Close the Loop

Mental Health First Aid at Work and the HR Protocol Canadian Employers Need Before There’s a Crisis

Mental health first aid has become a familiar concept in

By |2026-06-01T09:56:23-07:00June 1, 2026|Articles, Federal, Mental Health, Wellness|Comments Off on Mental Health First Aid at Work and the HR Protocol Canadian Employers Need Before There’s a Crisis

Predicting Turnover Without Crossing the Line: Ethical Retention Analytics for Canadian HR Leaders

Every HR leader wants more warning before good employees leave.

By |2026-06-01T09:48:02-07:00June 1, 2026|Articles, Background Checking, Federal, Hiring & Recruiting, Immigration & Citizenship, Retention, Talent Management & Engagement, Training, Onboarding & Orientation|Comments Off on Predicting Turnover Without Crossing the Line: Ethical Retention Analytics for Canadian HR Leaders
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