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The Right to Disconnect: What it Means for Ontario Employers

by Emily Seggie
July 26, 2022June 6, 2023

Are you an Ontario-based employer who’s reaching out to your employees after work hours with a last-minute, time-sensitive request? Are you giving your employees a quick call to update them on the status of an important project after their workday ends?

In this blog post, we will discuss Ontario’s right to disconnect legislation, why it matters, and what you need to know as an employer.

Pronouns in the Workplace: Ensuring Inclusivity for Your People

by Erica Mallette
June 14, 2022November 9, 2024

Pronouns are an important part of a person’s identity. Using someone’s correct pronouns demonstrates respect and inclusion – something that’s essential for every human to… Read More »Pronouns in the Workplace: Ensuring Inclusivity for Your People

Self-Awareness, Reflection, and Learning

by Emily Seggie
June 6, 2022June 6, 2023

For many of us, learning something new can feel scary.

We engage in subconscious learning and problem-solving daily, yet it can feel intimidating to consciously broach a new learning opportunity.

In this blog post, we will highlight the power that comes from leaning on gratitude and self-reflection to guide our learning journeys compassionately. Ultimately, this approach helps us to foster a growth mindset that empowers learning from within.

Before we explore solutions, let’s take a moment to appreciate some common challenges associated with learning.

5 Ways to Support Your Team’s Mental Health

by Caitlin Solomon
May 5, 2022June 6, 2023

Mental health is relevant to everyone. It is reflective of one’s emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel, and act.

We spend most of the hours in our day working. It’s crucial that the space where we spend this time is safe, supportive, and does not have a negative impact on our mental health. Read More »5 Ways to Support Your Team’s Mental Health

Combatting and Recovering from Burnout

by Acacia Blake
April 5, 2022June 6, 2023

For many, burnout has been stigmatized. This has left more than half of Canada’s workforce battling burnout and its adverse effects silently and alone. Today, we will discuss tools you can mobilize to combat burnout and promote recovery!

How to Improve Your Candidate Experience in a Competitive Talent Market

by Rebecca Holt
March 24, 2022June 6, 2023

There is no doubt that the job market landscape has become increasingly competitive for employers. Companies need to get creative and offer enticing compensation and benefits to be considered as an employer of choice. But it shouldn’t stop there!

The cornerstone of competition within today’s tight recruitment market is the candidate experience. Now more than ever, those looking for jobs have the power to choose what kind of company they want to work for. This even includes how they want to feel coming into work every day and the environment and people they surround themselves with! Providing this stellar candidate experience is key to ensuring your organization not only attracts the right people but retains them when it matters!

The Labour Shortage: Impacts on Canadian Businesses in 2022 and How to Reduce Them

by Erica Mallette
March 7, 2022June 6, 2023

A labour shortage in recent years, heightened by the Covid-19 pandemic but fuelled by an aging workforce and changes in the job market, is impacting businesses across the country.

Currently, there are more than 870,000 vacant jobs in Canada, and over one third of Canadian businesses have faced the impacts of labour shortages. Read More »The Labour Shortage: Impacts on Canadian Businesses in 2022 and How to Reduce Them

Encouraging Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a Hybrid Work Environment

by Erica Mallette
February 16, 2022June 6, 2023

The vast majority of workplaces adopted a remote work structure during the Covid-19 pandemic. Since then, many have chosen to transition to a hybrid work environment. Hybrid work allows for increased flexibility – some employees may choose to work in the office while others prefer to work from home. A hybrid workplace can be productive and beneficial, but can also present unique challenges.

Hybrid work risks creating a sense of divide between in-office employees and remote employees; an “in crowd” and an “out crowd”. Those who choose to (or can) work in person in their office can be seen to have an advantage over remote employees, as they experience more face-to-face interactions with their leaders and other colleagues. Read More »Encouraging Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a Hybrid Work Environment

How to Use Social Media to Attract Top Talent

by Erica Mallette
January 31, 2022June 6, 2023

Are you harnessing the power of social media to attract top talent to your team? If you aren’t yet, there are some good reasons as to why you might want to consider it!

Social media is a powerful tool that has the potential to reach a large audience, including those in your industry looking for work. Among many other benefits that social media has, it’s also a great way to market your company as a wonderful place to work, which in turn, can attract the right people to join your team. A true “win-win”!Read More »How to Use Social Media to Attract Top Talent

How to Stay Productive While Working from Home

by Erica Mallette
January 20, 2022June 6, 2023

With the COVID-19 pandemic nearing a full 2 years since its onset, many of us have become used to the “work from home” (WFH) remote work lifestyle. Flexible hours, no commute, and perhaps even the opportunity to work from your bed! But the WFH lifestyle isn’t always as glamorous as it seems. The luxury of having a more flexible work life can become a missed opportunity when time isn’t used productively.

Don’t sweat, though – we’re here to help. Today, we’ll be going over some useful tips on how to stay productive while living that #WFH lifestyle, as well as how to stay motivated and organized!