We’ve all seen the meme; a parent on a video conference call while her two children are taped to the floor with the caption, “Working from home during COVID-19!”
We chuckle to ourselves and say, “YUP” as we continue to scroll. But as funny as the meme is, this is a stark reality for most parents navigating childcare, home schooling, and working during COVID-19.
Feeling overwhelmed with all of the planning required to return your employees to work?
You’re not alone.
Although there is a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel with the release of BC’s Restart Plan, this doesn’t necessarily provide a clear roadmap for how organizations should re-open.
In honour of our fearless leader, founder, mentor, puzzle master, and friend on her birthday, I’d like to share 5 things that I’ve learned from working closely with Brianna these past couple of years at Envol.
Read More »5 Things I’ve Learned Working With Envol’s Founder, Brianna Blaney
Attracting and hiring the right people to join your team is challenging, but finding that star candidate is such a relief! The hard work is over now, right?
Unfortunately not. Proper training and support during a new employee’s transition into your organization is critical to their success – and it takes work. Despite our best efforts, if an onboarding program lacks structure and consistency the ball can be dropped without us even knowing it. Read More »What Not to Say: 5 Common Onboarding Pitfalls
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 diverse workforce has many benefits, but implementing recruitment practices which bring it to life comes with it’s challenges. Read More »How to Successfully Increase Diversity in the Workplace: Q&A with Luca Patrk of City of Vancouver
At Envol, we’re all about the people. Our team is quirky, fun, and all around talented. It would be a crime for us not to brag a little, so join us for our Meet the Envol Team blog series where we introduce the stars behind the screen!
First up we have Brianna Blaney, our Founder and Managing Partner. Or as we like to call her: People-Person Brianna! She’s the glue of our team and is easily one of the most colourful people you’ll ever meet, so we sat her down to get the inside scoop on all things Brianna.
By now, you have probably seen the term “employer branding” pop up all over the place. Yep, another HR buzzword.
Simply put, your employer brand is how your business “shows up” in the talent marketplace as an employer, to both current and prospective employees.
Read More »What is employer branding? How to Build an Effective Brand Image