Attention British Columbia businesses! There’s an important change coming into effect on June 1st, 2024: the provincial minimum wage is increasing to $17.40 per hour. This blog post will break down everything you need to know about the minimum wage increase in BC and how it impacts your business!
Read More »Minimum Wage Increase in BC Effective June 1st
Do you ever catch yourself wondering “Is my business on the right track?”? How do you really know if your company is firing on all cylinders?
That’s where a business audit comes in!
Read More »Is My Business on the Right Track? Your Business Health Check-Up
Interviews are your chance to find the perfect fit for your team, but are you sure you’re conducting them in the most effective way? Believe it or not, there are quite a few interview misconceptions circulating. In fact, many leaders aren’t even sure how to conduct effective interviews!
Read More »Overcoming Interview Misconceptions: Busting Common Interview Myths
Time off is essential for employees to relax and recharge. We all need a break from the hustle and bustle of work to prevent burnout!
But let’s be honest, when employees return from time off, the transition can feel disjointed and stressful. Employees often come back overwhelmed with hundreds of unread emails, a disrupted workflow, and the looming threat of missed deadlines and project delays.
Read More »Post-Vacation Productivity: How Leaders Can Help Prevent Team Burnout
Is This Bullying and Harassment or Just Workplace Drama? Learn how to navigate employee bullying and harassment allegations in your workplace.
The past few years have brought some major developments on the accessibility front impacting employers across Canada. One advancement being the Accessible BC Act (ABCA), which received royal assent in 2021 and requires impacted employers to comply with new accessibility requirements.
This blog post provides some additional clarity around the Act and upcoming compliance requirements for BC employers impacted by this new regulation.
Read More »Accessible BC Act: Purpose, Key Information, & Compliance
Compensation can be a sensitive topic, and with the BC Pay Transparency Act in effect, you can expect to lead some conversations around compensation with your team.
Though leading compensation conversations can be daunting, we have created a framework for leaders to follow as they navigate these discussions with their teams.
Read More »BC Pay Transparency Act: Framework for Leading Compensation Conversations
With the passing of the BC Pay Transparency Act in May 2023, BC employers are required to adhere to new guidelines when communicating pay information to current and potential employees.
Staying on top of new regulatory changes can be overwhelming. This blog post serves as a guide to support BC employers as they navigate their paths towards pay equity and to help ensure compliance with the obligations under the Pay Transparency Act.
Read More »BC Pay Transparency Act: Dos & Don’ts for BC Employers
On May 11th, 2023, BC passed a new legislation: the Pay Transparency Act. The BC Pay Transparency Act helps dismantle systemic discrimination within the workplace by introducing new obligations for employers.
Read More »BC Pay Transparency Act: What it Means for BC Employers
A question we frequently hear is: “We’re a small company. Do DEI initiatives still matter for us?”
And the answer is…
Absolutely! DEI is crucial for companies of all sizes. In fact, small businesses are uniquely positioned to benefit from robust DEI initiatives and weaving DEI into their everyday practices.
Read More »5 Benefits of Embracing DEI as a Small Business that You Need to Know