Change Management

Change management is a strategic approach within HR that aims to effectively plan, implement, and support organizational changes. It involves understanding the need for change, communicating its purpose and impact, and addressing potential resistance or challenges that may arise during the process. HR plays a central role in facilitating change by ensuring that employees are informed, engaged, and equipped with the necessary skills to adapt to new processes, systems, or structures. Successful change management fosters a culture of flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement, driving the organization towards its goals while minimizing disruptions and employee disengagement.

Employee Transfer Checklist

There are a number of crucial tasks that must be […]

Succession Planning & Leadership Transition Policy

Change in leadership is an unavoidable fact of life for […]

Role of HR Director in Business Continuity Planning

Help your company minimize its losses and keep the business afloat after a safety incident

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Employee Consent to Provide Post-Employment Reference Form

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Employer Wins $112,000 In Damages After Employee Resigned And Took A Client To A Competitor

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“Loud Quitting” – How Employers Can Manage this Trend

Back in September, we delved into the issue of “quiet quitting” and discussed how employers can [...]

Are Lump Sum Termination Payments Subject to EI Withholdings?

Employers must deduct termination payments that lead to overpayments of EI benefits. Employees who [...]

When Is a Severance Agreement Release Unenforceable?

Beware of “unconscionability” when getting a terminated employee’s agreement not to sue. Because [...]

Severance Agreement Template

Here’s a template agreement that you can adapt when entering into a severance arrangement with an [...]

Growing Out Of Employment Contracts: How Employment Contracts Can Become Unenforceable Over Time If An Employee’s Role Changes

In a recent decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal,1 an employee of 12 years was terminated [...]