About Haley O'Halloran

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

Supporting Working Parents During School Transition Periods Without Losing Operational Control

Every September, HR teams and managers see the same pattern.

By |2026-06-01T09:42:02-07:00June 1, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Articles, Employment Contracts, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, Off-Duty Conduct, Work-Life Balance, Workplace Stress|Comments Off on Supporting Working Parents During School Transition Periods Without Losing Operational Control
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The Defensible Investigation: What Canadian HR Must Be Able to Prove After a Workplace Complaint

Most workplace investigations are judged after the hardest part is

By |2026-06-01T09:36:53-07:00June 1, 2026|Articles, Communications, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, HR Leadership, Training, Onboarding & Orientation|Comments Off on The Defensible Investigation: What Canadian HR Must Be Able to Prove After a Workplace Complaint
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The Engagement Metrics That Actually Matter: Why Canadian HR Leaders Need to Look Beyond Survey Scores

Most HR teams have more employee data than they did

By |2026-06-01T09:33:07-07:00June 1, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Articles, Federal, Training, Onboarding & Orientation|Comments Off on The Engagement Metrics That Actually Matter: Why Canadian HR Leaders Need to Look Beyond Survey Scores
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The Glenn Commandments: The Duty to Accommodate an Employee’s Breastfeeding Schedule

Treating an employee unfavourably because she’s pregnant breastfeeding is a

By |2026-06-01T05:19:51-07:00June 1, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, Change Management, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Discrimination, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, HR Leadership, Labour Relations, Remote & Flexible Workplaces, Wellness, Work-Life Balance|Comments Off on The Glenn Commandments: The Duty to Accommodate an Employee’s Breastfeeding Schedule
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Failure to Communicate with Payroll May Lead to Overpayments

With budgets tight, companies can’t afford to pay employees who

By |2026-05-29T07:39:30-07:00May 29, 2026|Articles, Communications, Federal, Home Page Newsticker, Payroll|Comments Off on Failure to Communicate with Payroll May Lead to Overpayments
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The Summer HR Policy Tune-Up Canadian Employers Need Before Heat, Holidays and Staffing Pressure Hit

Summer has a way of exposing weak HR policies.

By |2026-06-24T15:58:48-07:00May 28, 2026|Articles, Communications, Discipline, Federal, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Standards, Organizational Development, Trending|Comments Off on The Summer HR Policy Tune-Up Canadian Employers Need Before Heat, Holidays and Staffing Pressure Hit
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Statutory Holiday Pay Mistakes Canadian Employers Keep Making and How HR Can Prevent Payroll Compliance Problems

Statutory holiday pay is one of those payroll issues that

By |2026-05-29T07:42:50-07:00May 28, 2026|Articles, Compensation, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, Payroll, Trending|Comments Off on Statutory Holiday Pay Mistakes Canadian Employers Keep Making and How HR Can Prevent Payroll Compliance Problems
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Managing Leaves of Absence During Peak Vacation Season

For many organizations, summer is one of the busiest

By |2026-06-24T16:31:34-07:00May 26, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Articles, Attendance & Absenteeism, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Federal, Home Page Newsticker, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Leaves of Absence, Mental Health, Remote & Flexible Workplaces, Retention, Statutory Holidays, Trending, Vacations, Work-Life Balance, Workplace Stress|Comments Off on Managing Leaves of Absence During Peak Vacation Season
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Recruiting the Summer Workforce: What Employers Need to Know About Seasonal Hiring

Summer hiring season presents a major opportunity for employers

By |2026-06-24T15:58:03-07:00May 26, 2026|Articles, Background Checking, Change Management, Communications, Discipline, Employment Contracts, Federal, Hiring & Recruiting, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Immigration & Citizenship, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Organizational Development, Retention, Talent Management & Engagement, Team Building, Training, Onboarding & Orientation, Trending|Comments Off on Recruiting the Summer Workforce: What Employers Need to Know About Seasonal Hiring
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Onboarding Seasonal and Contract Workers: Building a Safer, More Productive Workforce

Seasonal and contract workers play a critical role in helping

By |2026-05-29T07:43:26-07:00May 26, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Articles, Background Checking, Change Management, Communications, Discipline, Employment Contracts, Federal, Home Page Newsticker, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Standards, Organizational Development, Retention, Team Building, Termination, Trending|Comments Off on Onboarding Seasonal and Contract Workers: Building a Safer, More Productive Workforce
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Using HR Analytics to Prove the ROI of Engagement: How to Connect People Data to Retention, Productivity, and Risk

Engagement Needs a Stronger Business Case Most HR professionals believe

By |2026-05-26T11:21:17-07:00May 26, 2026|Articles, Background Checking, Communications, Confidentiality & Proprietary Information, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Discipline, Federal, Hiring & Recruiting, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Immigration & Citizenship, Information Security, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Organizational Development, Retention, Talent Management & Engagement, Training, Onboarding & Orientation|Comments Off on Using HR Analytics to Prove the ROI of Engagement: How to Connect People Data to Retention, Productivity, and Risk
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Mental Health First Aid at Work and the HR Protocol Canadian Employers Need Before There’s a Crisis

Mental Health First Aid Is Useful, But It’s Not a

By |2026-05-26T08:49:48-07:00May 26, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Drugs & Alcohol, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, 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
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Back-to-School Is a Retention Risk for Working Parents

September Is More Than a Scheduling Problem Every year, the

By |2026-05-29T07:43:57-07:00May 26, 2026|Articles, Attendance & Absenteeism, Communications, Discipline, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Standards, Organizational Development, Retention, Team Building, Termination, Trending, Work-Life Balance|Comments Off on Back-to-School Is a Retention Risk for Working Parents
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Data-Driven HR Without the Surveillance Problem: How Canadian Employers Can Measure Engagement Without Losing Trust

The Line Between Insight and Surveillance Is Getting Thinner HR

By |2026-05-26T07:16:31-07:00May 26, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Articles, Background Checking, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Confidentiality & Proprietary Information, Discipline, Federal, Hiring & Recruiting, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Immigration & Citizenship, Information Security, Labour Relations, Labour Standards, Organizational Development, Privacy, Retention, Talent Management & Engagement, Team Building, Termination, Training, Onboarding & Orientation|Comments Off on Data-Driven HR Without the Surveillance Problem: How Canadian Employers Can Measure Engagement Without Losing Trust
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