This day is dedicated to acknowledging and commemorating the lasting and harmful impacts of church- and government-run schools on the wellbeing and livelihood of Indigenous peoples. The ongoing impacts of these schools are still heavily felt by Indigenous peoples and their communities today.
We’ll let you in on a secret: the key to retaining talent and reducing turnover is developing a kick-a$$ employee onboarding program that knocks your new hires’ socks off!
But mastering the art of onboarding is no easy feat. It requires strategic planning, preparation, time, and energy to develop an effective and engaging onboarding program!
In this blog post, we’ll cover 3 common onboarding mistakes to avoid. But before we dive in, here’s a brief run-down on onboarding basics to ensure you’re set up for success.
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Have you heard of the term “quiet quitting”? It’s one that’s been popping up around the Internet recently, specifically on LinkedIn.
If you aren’t familiar with this term, don’t worry – we’ll catch you up to speed and explain how to mitigate this phenomenon at your workplace.
Pronouns are an important part of a person’s identity. Using someone’s correct pronouns demonstrates respect and inclusion – something that’s essential for every human to… Read More »Pronouns in the Workplace: Ensuring Inclusivity for Your People
A labour shortage in recent years, heightened by the Covid-19 pandemic but fuelled by an aging workforce and changes in the job market, is impacting businesses across the country.
Currently, there are more than 870,000 vacant jobs in Canada, and over one third of Canadian businesses have faced the impacts of labour shortages. Read More »The Labour Shortage: Impacts on Canadian Businesses in 2022 and How to Reduce Them
The vast majority of workplaces adopted a remote work structure during the Covid-19 pandemic. Since then, many have chosen to transition to a hybrid work environment. Hybrid work allows for increased flexibility – some employees may choose to work in the office while others prefer to work from home. A hybrid workplace can be productive and beneficial, but can also present unique challenges.
Hybrid work risks creating a sense of divide between in-office employees and remote employees; an “in crowd” and an “out crowd”. Those who choose to (or can) work in person in their office can be seen to have an advantage over remote employees, as they experience more face-to-face interactions with their leaders and other colleagues. Read More »Encouraging Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a Hybrid Work Environment
Are you harnessing the power of social media to attract top talent to your team? If you aren’t yet, there are some good reasons as to why you might want to consider it!
Social media is a powerful tool that has the potential to reach a large audience, including those in your industry looking for work. Among many other benefits that social media has, it’s also a great way to market your company as a wonderful place to work, which in turn, can attract the right people to join your team. A true “win-win”!Read More »How to Use Social Media to Attract Top Talent
With the COVID-19 pandemic nearing a full 2 years since its onset, many of us have become used to the “work from home” (WFH) remote work lifestyle. Flexible hours, no commute, and perhaps even the opportunity to work from your bed! But the WFH lifestyle isn’t always as glamorous as it seems. The luxury of having a more flexible work life can become a missed opportunity when time isn’t used productively.
Don’t sweat, though – we’re here to help. Today, we’ll be going over some useful tips on how to stay productive while living that #WFH lifestyle, as well as how to stay motivated and organized!