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Julie Morris, Country Manager - Canada

Julie Morris, Country Manager - Canada

Recent Posts

Wrapping up with seasonal employees

Seasonal or short-term employees typically get a lot of attention at the beginning of the employment relationship and during the working season itself, but we don’t focus as much on the end of the

Does my business need an occupational health & safety policy?

Canada has a robust occupational health and safety system that requires every business to prevent accidents and injuries, and promote safe and healthy workplaces. Workers also have the right to

Vacation pay in Canada (2026 cheat sheet)

Vacation pay is a mandatory requirement across Canada, designed to ensure employees can take time off to recharge.

Changes to BC employers' right to request doctors’ notes

From 12 November 2025, employers in British Columbia are no longer allowed to ask workers to provide a formal doctor’s note for certain short-term, health-related absences, under changes to the

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.

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.