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- 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
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- Beyond Awareness: Making Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace a Year-Round Business StrategyMany 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. - 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.
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Social Media Checks & Privacy Law: What You Need to Know
Have you ever typed a candidate’s name into Facebook, LinkedIn or another social media platform to learn who they are behind the resume? We’ve all been there. While our intention is innocent enough, there are risks associated with using information from social media in your hiring decision making process. As an employer, it is important…
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8 Ways Your Employer Brand Impacts Your Growth
Businesses previously measured success through production or output. Deliverables, impact, and clients used to attract the best talent. The days of recruiting candidates by offering one definition of success – climbing the corporate ladder with a singular focus – are gone. Today, your employer brand is your most effective recruitment and growth strategy yet.
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2018: Year in Review
It’s hard to believe that we are already mid-way through the first month of 2019! 2018 was a big year for our team – both personally and professionally. We celebrated graduations, engagements, new homes, big moves, birthdays, anniversaries, awards and more! 2018 was a year of immense growth. We’re excited to share a small snapshot…
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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…