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- Succession Planning: What It Is, Why It Matters, and Where to Start
Succession planning is about more than preparing for retirement. It’s about building leadership readiness before change happens. Learn what effective succession planning looks like, why it matters for business continuity, and the foundations organizations need to develop future leaders with intention.
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- Succession Planning: What It Is, Why It Matters, and Where to StartSuccession planning is about more than preparing for retirement. It’s about building leadership readiness before change happens. Learn what effective succession planning looks like, why it matters for business continuity, and the foundations organizations need to develop future leaders with intention.
- Beyond Awareness: Making Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace a Year-Round Business Strategy
Many organizations recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion, but too often, workplace efforts are concentrated around awareness months, cultural celebrations, or annual training sessions. While these initiatives can spark important conversations, they rarely create lasting change on their own. Employees pay attention to what happens between awareness campaigns. That’s why organizations are increasingly shifting their focus… Read More »Beyond Awareness: Making Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace a Year-Round Business Strategy - 2026 Accessible Canada Act Plans & Progress Reports: What to Know
What Federally Regulated Employers Need to Publish in 2026 As federally regulated employers continue navigating compliance under the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), 2026 marks an important transition point in the reporting cycle. Depending on the size of your organization, your obligations this year may include: And while accessibility reporting may now feel more familiar than it… Read More »2026 Accessible Canada Act Plans & Progress Reports: What to Know - Adopting AI With Intention: A People-First Approach for Employers
AI adoption is transforming work. Learn how to implement AI with strategy, clear policies, and people-centred training to empower teams and drive success. - 3 Practical Solutions to Fix Your Hiring Pipeline
Fix your hiring pipeline with 3 practical solutions: build in-house, leverage hiring tech, or outsource recruitment. Learn the pros, cons, & best fit for your team. - What is the Pay Equity Act? A Simple Guide for Federally Regulated Employers
The Pay Equity Act helps federally regulated employers ensure fair, transparent pay for all employees. This guide breaks down who it applies to, what a pay equity plan involves, and key steps to stay compliant as you review or update your plan in 2026.
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How to Successfully Increase Diversity in the Workplace: Q&A with Luca Patrk of City of Vancouver
If you haven’t heard by now, cultural diversity in the workplace isn’t just a nice to have, it’s essential. The importance of diversity and inclusion has been highlighted significantly in recent times by high-profile initiatives such as the Pay Transparency Act, which will be implemented by the province of Ontario in January 2019. Having a…
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5 Tourism & Hospitality Employer Brands that are Rocking Instagram
Instagram is a great tool for recruiting and employer branding, especially in business to consumer businesses. Many companies in tourism and hospitality are a great example.
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Why a Veteran Could Be Your Best Next Hire
Organizations are looking for people who are dedicated, committed, trustworthy and loyal. Look no further than our nation’s veterans! A recent report from the Veterans Transition Advisory Council found that earnings for former military personnel declined by 42%. Former soldiers are frustrated that they aren’t able to find work that utilizes their skills.
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Careers in Cannabis: The Highs and The Lows
The cannabis industry is a hot topic in business right now. In Canada, nearly 700 job openings need to be filled in the cannabis sector alone. From agronomists to data collection to manufacturing, employers in the cannabis sector need to find talent for unprecedented positions in a candidate-driven market – and it won’t be easy.…
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2018 Small Business Profile Report Featuring Envol
We are proud to share that Envol was featured in the Government of British Columbia’s 2018 Small Business Profile Report! Click here for direct access to our feature. Did you know that British Columbia is home to more than 490,000 small businesses employing over one million people in 2017? British Columbia leads the country with growth in…
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5 Fun Team Activities That Won’t Break the Bank
According to a study by Harvard Business Review and The Energy Project, enabling employees to have fun at work makes them feel happier and healthier.