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How to lead effective employee check-ins and 1-on-1 meetings

Keeping a finger on the pulse of the workplace is key to developing a strong team. A great way of checking how staff are doing is to conduct regular 1-on-1 meetings.

Averaging agreements in BC: what employers need to know

In today's flexible workplace, traditional 9-to-5 schedules don’t work for every business—or every employee. Whether you're managing field crews, hospitality staff, or professional service teams, you

How to manage employee underperformance

Sometimes, despite our best efforts to build them up and encourage their success, employees do not perform as we expect. 

8 traits of a good manager

Everyone has experienced working with good (and bad) managers and we all know how important a boss can be to workplace motivation and performance - not just individually but the team as a whole.

What makes a compelling employee value proposition?

When it comes to hiring in today’s labor market, talented people are looking for more than just an attractive salary. Employees want to work for organizations that offer a range of benefits and

What is the minimum wage in BC these days, anyway?

If we asked you how much the minimum wage is right now in British Columbia (BC), what would you say?

10 ways to develop and maintain a strong company culture

The term "culture" might be easy to define in pleasing words, but it can be much harder to grab hold of in daily business. Company culture can fall into the "nice to have" space, but then be ignored

3 company policies you should have in writing

Putting important company policies and procedures in writing is essential for Canadian employers. It encourages thoughtful planning about how your workplace should function, clarifies expectations

Managing employee use of social media

In the modern work environment, employees' use of social media can be an area of concern or tension, especially if their public comments reflect badly on the business or undermine the organisation’s

5 tips for running good performance reviews

Good performance reviews work. What’s more, they can help businesses of all sizes achieve results.