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Employee Assistance Program benefits: A clear guide

The mental health of employees comes up regularly in the workplace these days, and so does the use of Employee Assistance Programs or EAPs: what they are, the benefits they offer workers and

BC employers can no longer request doctors’ notes

Employers in British Columbia will no longer be allowed to ask workers to provide a formal doctor’s note for certain short-term absences, under changes to the Employment Standards Act (ESA).

How good organizational design makes for better business

As businesses mature and grow, they need to create new roles and hire people to fill them. In many small to medium-sized organizations, this can happen organically in response to internal changes,

How to conduct exit interviews: tips for Canadian employers

Interviewing an employee who is leaving the business is good practice, particularly if you are regularly losing good people or an employee’s resignation has come out of the blue.

Employee mediation: all you need to know

Most people have heard of mediation. In the context of employment, mediation is a free and confidential tool to resolve problems.

But what does that mean in practice? Who’s involved? What happens

Performance improvement plans

Having a team of high-performing employees is the goal for any organization, and people typically want to be good at their job. But we all know that employee performance isn’t a static thing and can

Getting to the bottom of workplace bullying in Canada

Canada has a pretty poor record when it comes to bullying in the workplace.

A 2018 study by Forum Research found 55% of Canadians reported they, a co-worker, or both had been bullied in the workplace.

MyHR product update: July 2025

At MyHR, we’re always evolving—listening to your feedback, anticipating your needs, and building better tools to help your business thrive. That’s why we’re excited to roll out updates to our

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