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7 common performance review mistakes

For many people, the term performance review conjures up a lot of negativity and even anxiety. This has become a such an issue that many HR pundits have been writing about the pointlessness of the

Compensation: How to get employee pay right

Money isn’t everything, right? You can read any number of articles on HR or people management explaining how employees prefer to be recognized by things other than money. It might be better benefits

How to run a great performance review (5 tips + examples)

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

Strategies for supporting employees with mental health challenges

Supporting employees experiencing mental health challenges has become an important consideration for many businesses across Canada.

How to help employees with post-vacation blues

We all know that returning to work after a vacation can be tough. You’ve had a break from the daily grind and the first few days back in the job can take some adjusting to - especially if it was a

Preventing and responding to workplace violence

No employer wants their employees to be threatened by or subject to violence at work. But statistics show that violence is all too common in Canadian workplaces:

10 proven strategies for motivating employees

Everyone agrees that it's far better to have a team of motivated, engaged people at your workplace. The business will be more productive and more profitable.

Top challenges supporting employees through the holiday season

We don’t need to emphasize how challenging December can be, for both organizations and employees alike. For sectors like retail and hospitality, the holiday season is one of the busiest times of the

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