How does your company communicate their HR practices to employees? Are they clearly and consistently communicated? You can respond to employee questions and requests as they are brought up, but why not have a universal tool that clearly defines company rules and facilitates the lives of managers? Here are 5 reasons why an employeeRead more
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As part of Quebec’s 2012 Provincial Budget, the government announced new measures to help employee’s better save and plan for retirement. One of these measures was the introduction of Voluntary Retirement Saving Plans (VRSPs), a low-cost pension plan, which was introduced as the Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans Act in December 2013. Here are some factsRead more
As Holiday parties are in full swing, some employers might be having nightmares about some of the inappropriate behaviour they see every year. Fueled by excessive alcohol consumption, there definitely tends to be some risqué moves on and off the dance floor. Here are a few tips to ensure the party does not get out ofRead more
In today’s world, change is a fact of life. While managers are supposed to be a resource to help employees engage in change, what if they are also having trouble adapting? Change has become not only unavoidable but continuous. Once you think you have survived one, another one is knocking at the door. Would itRead more
According to the « Institut universitaire de recherche en santé mentale de Montréal » mental health related disabilities in the workplace cost nearly 14% of the annual net profits of Canadian companies, which represents a staggering $ 16 billion annually. Did you know that it’s possible to minimize the costs associated to these absences by implementing appropriateRead more
In a previous article we communicated about certain times throughout the year when it becomes imperative to review any open CNESST files due to the major financial impact they could have on your company’s annual premium (read the full article here). As mentioned, certain trimesters represent critical periods during which workplace accident files are subject toRead more
Often neglected by small and medium-sized businesses, proactive management of compensation can have a considerable impact on the organization and its employees. While some of the effects can be hard to quantify such as the employee’s attitudes, feelings and behaviours, other outcomes such as improvements to turnover rates, productivity and bottom line profitability will beRead more
Your turnover rate says a lot about your company! Regardless of the reason for the departures, each one can be an indicator and reflection of the company’s performance. The company culture, your HR practices, communication levels and transparency are some examples of factors having a direct impact on staff turnover rates. By identifying the causeRead more
The holidays are a time when we show our appreciation to friends and family, and spend time together to reconnect. And if we took a moment to do the same with our employees? Staying in the holiday spirit, here are 5 gift ideas for your employees that you can do today: Give Thanks: While itRead more
Many companies pride themselves on having a great corporate culture. Promoting a “unique culture” is consistently used as both a marketing and recruiting tool to make the organization seem attractive. While the term “culture” is used loosely by countless companies, many have difficulty defining what their culture really is. The textbook definition of corporate cultureRead more
