Haley O'Halloran, Author at HR Insider

Statutory Holiday Pay Mistakes Canadian Employers Keep Making and How HR Can Prevent Payroll Compliance Problems
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Statutory Holiday Pay Mistakes Canadian Employers Keep Making and How HR Can Prevent Payroll Compliance Problems

Articles, Compensation, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, Payroll, Trending

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 Haley O'Halloran|2026-05-29T07:42:50-07:00May 28, 2026|Articles, Compensation, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, Payroll, Trending|Comments Off

Managing Leaves of Absence During Peak Vacation Season

For many organizations, summer is one of the busiest

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-09-02T10:32:27-07:00May 26, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Articles, Attendance & Absenteeism, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Conflict & Dispute Resolution, Federal, 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

Recruiting the Summer Workforce: What Employers Need to Know About Seasonal Hiring

Summer hiring season presents a major opportunity for employers

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-08-13T09:12:06-07:00May 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|Comments Off

Onboarding Seasonal and Contract Workers: Building a Safer, More Productive Workforce

Seasonal and contract workers play a critical role in helping

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-08-13T09:12:14-07:00May 26, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Articles, Background Checking, Change Management, Communications, Discipline, Employment Contracts, Federal, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Standards, Organizational Development, Retention, Team Building, Termination|Comments Off

Using HR Analytics to Prove the ROI of Engagement: How to Connect People Data to Retention, Productivity, and Risk
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Using HR Analytics to Prove the ROI of Engagement: How to Connect People Data to Retention, Productivity, and Risk

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

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 Haley O'Halloran|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

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

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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 Haley O'Halloran|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

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

Articles, Attendance & Absenteeism, Communications, Discipline, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Standards, Organizational Development, Retention, Team Building, Termination, Work-Life Balance

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

September Is More Than a Scheduling Problem Every year, the

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-10-13T11:22:24-07:00May 26, 2026|Articles, Attendance & Absenteeism, Communications, Discipline, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Standards, Organizational Development, Retention, Team Building, Termination, Work-Life Balance|Comments Off

Data-Driven HR Without the Surveillance Problem: How Canadian Employers Can Measure Engagement Without Losing Trust
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Data-Driven HR Without the Surveillance Problem: How Canadian Employers Can Measure Engagement Without Losing Trust

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

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 Haley O'Halloran|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

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

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

The Survey Is Only the Beginning Most employees have completed

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-05-25T11:20:29-07:00May 25, 2026|Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Discipline, Federal, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Standards, Organizational Development, Retention|Comments Off

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

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

The Promise and Risk of Predicting Turnover Every HR leader

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-05-25T11:13:06-07:00May 25, 2026|Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Employment Contracts, Federal, HR Leadership, Labour Relations, Retention, Team Building|Comments Off

Handling Harassment Complaints with Care: A Guide for HR Leaders
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Handling Harassment Complaints with Care: A Guide for HR Leaders

Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Discrimination, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, Harassment, Labour Relations, Mental Health, Sexual Harassment, Wellness, Workplace Stress, Workplace Violence

Handling Harassment Complaints with Care: A Guide for HR Leaders

Addressing harassment complaints is one of the most sensitive and

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-05-11T06:42:38-07:00May 11, 2026|Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Discrimination, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, Harassment, Labour Relations, Mental Health, Sexual Harassment, Wellness, Workplace Stress, Workplace Violence|Comments Off

Generational Differences in Workplace Expectations: Navigating a Multi-Age Workforce
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Generational Differences in Workplace Expectations: Navigating a Multi-Age Workforce

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Generational Differences in Workplace Expectations: Navigating a Multi-Age Workforce

Today’s workforce spans four generations, referred to as Baby Boomers,

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-05-11T06:37:08-07:00May 11, 2026|Accessibility, Accommodation, Age Discrimination, Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Discrimination, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Federal, Hiring & Recruiting, Training, Onboarding & Orientation|Comments Off

Return-to-Office vs. Remote Flexibility
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Return-to-Office vs. Remote Flexibility

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Return-to-Office vs. Remote Flexibility

The workplace has undergone a fundamental shift. For HR directors

By Haley O'Halloran|2026-05-11T06:29:22-07:00May 11, 2026|Articles, Attendance & Absenteeism, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Employment Benefits, Employment Contracts, Federal, Productivity, Remote & Flexible Workplaces, Retention, Trending, Work-Life Balance|Comments Off

Data-Driven HR Without the Surveillance Problem: How Canadian Employers Can Measure Engagement Without Losing Trust
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Data-Driven HR Without the Surveillance Problem: How Canadian Employers Can Measure Engagement Without Losing Trust

Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Confidentiality & Proprietary Information, Federal, HR Leadership, Information Security, Insolence/ Insubordination, Off-Duty Conduct, Privacy, Productivity

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 Haley O'Halloran|2026-05-07T13:41:57-07:00May 7, 2026|Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Confidentiality & Proprietary Information, Federal, HR Leadership, Information Security, Insolence/ Insubordination, Off-Duty Conduct, Privacy, Productivity|Comments Off

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