Employee Communication
Interdepartmental communications can be a vital organizational need but often overlooked in the process of managing the individual needs of each department. Some departments require more direct interdepartmental communications and […]
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Fallout from unwanted office birthday party cost U.S. employer $450,000, but lessons are universal
Disciplining or terminating an employee after they disclose a mental health issue is ill-advised Workplace stress is a fact in every employee’s life. Put several strangers in a room for prolonged […]
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Know The Laws Of Your Province on Minimum Age Requirements
All jurisdictions impose age restrictions to protect young workers from being hired for jobs that may harm their health, safety or welfare. Here’s a rundown of the minimum age requirements […]
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The 5 Mistakes HR Managers Make in Workplace Wellness Programs (and How to Fix Them).
Thought: Remember that it is possible to achieve positive ROI in any organisation through a wellness program so if your program isn’t doing that, it means that you need to either […]
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Essential Knowledge for the Canadian Corporate Immigration System
DATE: May 25, 2022 TIME: 9:00 AM PST SPEAKER: Benjamin Kranc It’s that time of year when employers are seeking seasonal labourers. With the labour shortages across North America, many employers are seeking […]
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Sixth Wave Prompts Renewed Labour Crunch in Restaurants, Retail Manufacturing
Businesses across Canada are struggling to cope with an apparent sixth wave of COVID-19, as staffing shortages hamper sectors from health care to hospitality and retail — though the interruption […]
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Canadian Workforce Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
When we talk about diversity we often reference several aspect of diversity. Diversity as defined by Employment Equity refers to 4 groups: Women, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, People with a […]
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An Employment Lawyer’s Guide to Leaning In on DEI
When a company’s HR or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) department has a new idea for advancing diversity, one of the first things they do is reach out to their […]
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July 28: Using Mediation for Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
RECORDED DATE: July 28, 2021 TIME: 9:00-10:30AM PDT SPEAKER: Heather Hettiarachchi, LLB MSc CPHR To access the recording of this webinar, please go here. As a member of OHS Insider, use discount code HRIVIP21 to watch […]
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I’m Not Wearing Pants Today! Working-From-Home Activity Book
Welcome to the working-from-home activity book...because we all need a break from, well, work. We get it, working from home can be rough, like sand stuck in your shoes after […]
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Managing Challenging Employees During the Pandemic
Date: December 2, 2020 Duration 60 Minutes Presenter: Alanna Twohey, Research Layer at Emond Harnden Download Slides Below About the Webinar The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is now well underway, and employers are […]
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Psychology of Return to Work
Date: July 15, 2020 Duration: 1 hour The Speaker: Dr. Karen MacNeill, Performance Psychologist Download the Slides below About the Webinar As workplaces continue to navigate the disruption produced by COVID-19, the attention has now […]
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Team Building Quiz
QUESTION What are the principal ingredients that bring people together to mirror team building in competitive work environments? Competitive, creativity, co-operation. Innovation, collaboration, imagination. Co-operation, collaboration, creativity. Resourcefulness, corporate cultur... Favorite
HR Happy Hour 175 – Improving Communication, Collaboration, and Coaching
HR Happy Hour 175 - Improving Communication, Collaboration, and Coaching LIVE - THURSDAY January 9, 2014 - 8:00PM EST Tweet your questions and comments - use the Twitter hashtag #HRHappyHour This week in […]
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HR Happy Hour – Making Talent Data Actionable
HR Happy Hour 178 - 'Making Talent Data Actionable' Recorded Friday March 21, 2014 On the latest HR Happy Hour Show, hosts Steve Boese and Trish McFarlane sat down with Mark Brandau, […]
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Does Your Sales Team Know Your Strategy?
Harvard University · The Revival of a Salesman: The Importance of Sales and Strategy to Business Frank Cespedes, HBS professor and author of "Aligning Strategy and Sales," explains how to get […]
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The Importance of Team Building
Having your own space at work has its advantages: We all want that corner office, right? But research suggests that consistently working alone lowers morale and affects overall work ethic. […]
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Holiday Planning
Tis the season to wonder how many employees will really be fully on board during the days when shopping and merriment pose an attractive distraction. The odds are that during December your employees will already be just […]
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10 Priorities to Successfully Implement a 360 Feedback Survey
360 degree feedback surveys are used to help organisations review the effectiveness of their leaders and managers and to provide them with insightful developmental feedback. They are also used to […]
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Team Building
The concept of team building is largely misunderstood in business today. Many organizations view team building as buying team hats, t-shirts and jackets, hiring motivational speakers to “pump up” the […]
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Performance Management
There has been much debate on the value of traditional performance reviews. They are often viewed by line managers as a necessary evil as opposed to a constructive tool to […]
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Managing Holiday Party Liability Risks
If serving alcohol is part of your holiday party plans, you need to understand and manage your liability risks. Here’s how. WHAT ARE YOUR LIABILITY RISKS? You can be liable for injuries […]
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Physical Activity at Work: Release and Waiver
In an effort to improve employee energy and morale, most companies are integrating physical workplace activities into team building. Smart companies are jumping on the wellness bandwagon and realizing that […]
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Sports Teams and Event Policy
Purpose: XYZ Co. by providing sponsorships funds for local children sports teams and recreational employee teams promotes community participation and team building skills.
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Social Function Policy
[Company Name] recognizes that employees may wish to arrange social functions on company premises during regular business hours to celebrate special events, such as baby showers, retirements and other special […]
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Company-Sponsored Social Events Policy
While they may be vital to morale and team building, company-sponsored holiday parties, picnics, outings and other social events are also a liability nightmare, especially when alcohol is served. The […]
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Role of HR Director in Business Continuity Planning
The victims of chemical spills, explosions, machine accidents and other workplace safety incidents often include not only a company's staff but its operations. The company may need to close down […]
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Performance and Cultural Alignment: Aligning Your Team to Make Your Business More Profitable and More Predictable
Date: September 25th, 2019 Speaker: Andrew Rush About the Webinar Business leaders know that predictable results are difficult to obtain. Alignment issues in performance management, leadership behaviors, and conflicting values systems conspire against predictability and […]
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