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- 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.
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- Holiday Season Considerations for Employers: Navigating Parties & Celebrations with CareHoliday 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.
- 3 Signs Your Workplace Treats Accessibility Like a Checkbox and How to Fix It
Accessibility isn’t a one-time checklist — it’s a daily commitment. Here’s how to move beyond compliance and build a truly inclusive workplace. - Budgeting for Culture: The ROI of Investing in Your People
As you plan for 2026, don’t overlook your biggest investment: your people. Discover the ROI of culture and why engagement fuels real business growth. - How to Navigate Ontario’s New Pay Transparency & Job Posting Rules
Effective January 1, 2026 Ontario employers are subject to new pay transparency regulations and will be required to update their hiring processes accrodingly. - What My Onboarding at Envol Taught Me About HR (Spoiler: It’s Not Just Paperwork)
Karyn, HR + Talent Coordinator, shares a firsthand look at how Envol’s people-first approach to HR transforms onboarding, culture, and business growth. - Why Employers Keep Missing Out on Great Talent
Behind every thriving organization are great people hired with intention — but too often, unrealistic expectations set hiring teams up for failure before the process even begins. From overloaded qualification lists to drawn-out hiring processes, small missteps can cost you top talent. In this blog, we explore three common hiring pitfalls and how to fix them — so you can attract stronger candidates, simplify your process, and build a team that lasts.
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The Problem with Presenteeism
In this crazy hiring market, you may feel lucky just to have roles filled. Your turnover rate is relatively low and absenteeism rates are below average. So your people issues are sorted, right? Wrong. Turnover and absenteeism may be your company’s go-to HR metrics for success, but it turns out that there is a hidden…
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Holiday Cheer (without Fear): Employer Guide to Holiday Parties
The holiday season is upon us, filling our calendars with holiday parties and festive celebrations. In addition to the fun, the holidays often bring heightened risk for employers. This year, there’s a new risk in town – cannabis. Here is your Employer Guide to Holiday Parties, with minimized risks.
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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.…