vickyp, Author at HR Insider

Business Travel to Dangerous Destinations Safety Policy

The key to managing the risk is to get out in front of it by implementing a policy establishing safety procedures and ground rules for business travel to potentially dangerous destinations.

By vickyp|2026-04-20T08:26:36-07:00February 27, 2026|Alberta, British Columbia, Communications, Employee Relations, Federal, Health & Safety, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Policies, Prince Edward Island, PROVINCES, Québec, Remote & Flexible Workplaces, Saskatchewan, Travel, Workplace Violence, Yukon|Comments Off

How to Create a Safety Policy for Business Travel to Dangerous Locations
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How to Create a Safety Policy for Business Travel to Dangerous Locations

Articles, Communications, Company Culture, Employee Relations, Health & Safety, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Remote & Flexible Workplaces, Travel, Workplace Violence

How to Create a Safety Policy for Business Travel to Dangerous Locations

The Mexico City drug cartel violence is a reminder of employer’s duty to protect employees who travel on business.

By vickyp|2026-02-27T07:45:50-08:00February 27, 2026|Articles, Communications, Company Culture, Employee Relations, Health & Safety, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Remote & Flexible Workplaces, Travel, Workplace Violence|Comments Off

Off-Duty Social Media Conduct – Ask the Expert
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Off-Duty Social Media Conduct – Ask the Expert

Ask The Expert, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Company Culture, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Discipline, Employee Relations, Health & Safety, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Standards, Off-Duty Conduct, Termination

Off-Duty Social Media Conduct – Ask the Expert

Off-duty conduct can still become a workplace issue when it affects employees, working relationships, or the overall environment.

By vickyp|2026-03-10T09:57:21-07:00February 26, 2026|Ask The Expert, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Company Culture, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Discipline, Employee Relations, Health & Safety, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Standards, Off-Duty Conduct, Termination|0 Comments

Supporting Caregivers: Leave and Flexible Work Arrangements
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Supporting Caregivers: Leave and Flexible Work Arrangements

Accommodation, Articles, Attendance & Absenteeism, Company Culture, Compensation & Benefits, Hours of Work, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Leaves of Absence, Remote & Flexible Workplaces, Talent Management & Engagement, Work-Life Balance

Supporting Caregivers: Leave and Flexible Work Arrangements

Caregiving responsibilities look different to everyone. An employee may be supporting an aging parent after a fall, coordinating a child’s complex medical appointments, or managing end-of-life care for a spouse.

By vickyp|2026-04-20T08:26:28-07:00February 26, 2026|Accommodation, Articles, Attendance & Absenteeism, Company Culture, Compensation & Benefits, Hours of Work, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Leaves of Absence, Remote & Flexible Workplaces, Talent Management & Engagement, Work-Life Balance|Comments Off

DEI Policy Review Checklist
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DEI Policy Review Checklist

Checklists, Company Culture, Employee Relations, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Standards

DEI Policy Review Checklist

Here’s a Checklist you can use to carry out a structural review of your current DEI policy that you can adapt for the specific circumstances of your own company.

By vickyp|2026-04-20T08:26:10-07:00February 26, 2026|Checklists, Company Culture, Employee Relations, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Standards|Comments Off

How to Review Your Workplace DEI Policy
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How to Review Your Workplace DEI Policy

Articles, Company Culture, Employee Relations, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, HR Program Management

How to Review Your Workplace DEI Policy

Six things to check to ensure that your company’s DEI policy is legally compliant and operationally effective.

By vickyp|2026-02-26T08:35:59-08:00February 26, 2026|Articles, Company Culture, Employee Relations, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, HR Program Management|Comments Off

DEI Committee Charter
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DEI Committee Charter

Articles, Company Culture, Discrimination, Employee Relations, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, HR Leadership, HR Program Management

DEI Committee Charter

Despite the current backlash in the U.S., many companies in Canada remain committed to the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

By vickyp|2026-02-26T07:45:22-08:00February 26, 2026|Articles, Company Culture, Discrimination, Employee Relations, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, HR Leadership, HR Program Management|Comments Off

Performance Management in Canada: The Difference Between Discipline and Liability
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Performance Management in Canada: The Difference Between Discipline and Liability

Constructive Dismissal, Discipline, Insolence/ Insubordination, Performance Reviews, Productivity, Special Reports

Performance Management in Canada: The Difference Between Discipline and Liability

Performance issues can quickly turn into reprisal claims in Canada if documentation is inconsistent, timing appears reactive, or accommodation obligations are overlooked. This comprehensive guide for Canadian HR professionals explains how to build a defensible performance management system, reduce wrongful dismissal exposure, avoid reprisal findings, and protect your organization from costly termination mistakes.