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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 EmployersThe 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.
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Musings: Mentorship Is All Around Us
I don’t have a mentor. For a long time, I thought this was a bad thing – that perhaps I was doing something wrong by not having a mentor.
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Employee Onboarding: Setting New Employees Up for Success
Think back to your first day at your current job. There were a million thoughts running through your head. Maybe you had butterflies in your stomach, anxious to make a good first impression. Most likely, you felt excited and curious. And you were probably hoping you made the right decision and would finally feel like…
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Have You Heard? BC Introduces Employer Health Tax
British Columbia is introducing a new Employer Health Tax. It was announced earlier this year that the provincial government is scrapping Medical Service Plan (MSP) premiums for British Columbians as of January 1st, 2020. This means financial savings of hundreds each year for individuals and families. It also means that businesses can scratch MSP administration…
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Make Your Job Ad Human: 5 Easy Tips To Engage Job Seekers
What are you doing to stand out in a sea of black and white, Times New Roman job ads? Ten days. On average, top candidates are only “on the market” for ten days. It’s more critical than ever to stand out and attract people early in their job search. Your job ad is your first…
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Working at Envol: Caitlin’s Top 3 Takeaways
My internship has flown by. Seriously, it’s been a wild ride. We often talk about how fast things move here at Envol but it’s hard to encapsulate that without living it. Starting my internship working at Envol was pedal to the metal, immediately. Within the first day, I was involved in an Envol workshop for…
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Have You Heard? Ontario Introduces Pay Transparency Act
For as long as we can remember, designated groups have been disadvantaged economically by the wage gap. Women make on average 70 cents per dollar made by men – for the same work. The deficit only increases for women from different ethnic backgrounds.