For the majority of people, work and home are two separate places for a reason. Both require our attention and effort, but in different ways, so physical separation was essential …
Supporting the Mental Health of Your Employees During COVID-19
Since COVID-19 began, everyone’s working lives have changed, and while we adjust to this new normal, it’s also important to remember that employees may experience anxiety, stress, and concern related …
How to Transition from Working Remotely Back to the Office & What You Need to Know Before Going Back
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that working from home is a viable option for some businesses. And while researchers suggest that more businesses may give employees remote-work options post-pandemic, chances …
Could YOU Be the Reason Your Employees Are Quitting?
As a manager or an employer, what work-related problems keep you up at night? Perhaps a high employee turnover rate is an issue that has you worried. This is one …
A Guide to Staffing – Price Doesn’t Always Equal Quality
How many times have you made a decision to purchase a cheaper product, only to find out that the quality reflected the price? Doesn’t make much sense, does it? When …
Canadian Labour Force Survey – March 2011
The most recent release (April 7, 2011) from the Canadian Labour Force shared some very interesting statistics and employment trends. Here is a breakdown of some of the key findings: …
Common Annoyances at Work
What bothers people most at work? According to a recent survey, co-workers who don’t manage their time well is the number one irritation, followed by gossip. Other behaviors that cause …
Writing Effective Job Descriptions
Writing effective job descriptions is part art, part science. The difference between a good job description and a great job description can mean the difference between recruiting average and exceptional …