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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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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.
Planning for Progress: How to Align People Strategy with Business Strategy for 2026
Big plans for 2026? When people strategy lags behind business decisions, teams stretch thin, roles stay open, and momentum slows.
How to Use Employee Feedback to Shape Workplace Goals in 2026
Reflection alone won’t drive change. Learn how to turn employee feedback into actionable insights, set clear priorities, and build trust as you plan for 2026.
When (and Why) BC Employers Might Ask for a Sick Note: Recent Changes to the ESA
New changes to sick note rules tighten requirements for BC employers. Learn when & why you can request a sick note from employees.
The People Strategy Playbook: 12 Insights Every Employer Needs for 2026
Bite-sized insights and helpful resources to help leaders strengthen the people practices that drive business success and growth.
Holiday Season Considerations for Employers: Navigating Parties & Celebrations with Care
Holiday celebrations can be a highlight of the year — but they also come with responsibilities. From inclusivity and conduct to alcohol policies and remote teams, here are five key considerations to help employers host safe, thoughtful, and engaging year-end events.

Evolving From Company Values to Company Experience: Q&A with Eric Termuende of NoW Innovations

It seems these days that everyone is talking about employee engagement’s red-hot cousin – the company experience. Creating a compelling employee experience is quickly becoming one of the most vital aspects of a business. But what exactly is it? We recently spoke with Eric Termuende about the need for effective interactions and touch points, and…
Extreme Makeover: Offer Letter Edition

We are always looking for ways to improve the employee journey. Lucky for us, we get to guinea pig lots of our ideas on ourselves. We recently noticed a small breakdown in the branding experience for candidates at the offer letter stage. What a missed opportunity! The offer letter represents a key milestone in the…
Impress Your Interviewer: Top 5 Questions to Ask in an Interview

In an interview, there are a few red flags that most employers look for. What most candidates don’t realize is that there is another small, but significant pivot point in an interview. When given the golden opportunity to flip the script and ask interviewers questions, many applicants politely decline. Why can such an innocent interaction…
Interview Best Practices: How to Improve the Candidate Experience

Though it may seem like a straightforward process, navigating an interview (whether it’s by phone or in-person) can be daunting for someone who has never done it before. Even for a seasoned interviewer, there are subtleties that can elevate your interview from ‘meh’ to ‘marvellous’! Let us show you some of tricks and tips to implementing…
Musings: Culture Is Manifested, Not Created

Conversations about creating culture have always intrigued me. Our collective obsession with copying the cultures of massive companies like Google and Facebook fascinates me even more.
The Importance of Wellness in the Workplace: Q&A with Mais Oweis of Heritage Office Furnishings

Wellness in the workplace. This topic is continuously evolving. Health and wellness means different things to different people – so how does a company develop a wellness program that supports all employees? What kind of tools support ongoing wellness, versus a one-time ‘quick-fix’ initiative?