As I begin to plan our office Holiday Party I am already having nightmares about some of the bad behaviors I see every year. Besides excessive alcohol consumption, inappropriate items are given during the gift exchange. What can I do to ensure the party does not get out of control, or at least to limit potentialRead more
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For most entrepreneurs, handing the reins of their business over to others is akin to leaving their children with a new babysitter. Placing trust in others, even employees at a very high level, can be a challenge as some business owners doubt whether the individual is truly taking the company’s best interests to heart. AlthoughRead more
Did you know that when you hire an employee in exchange for a salary it automatically implies the existence of an employment contract? A verbal agreement or a written contract are both considered employment contracts. Although the Act respecting labour standards does not require it to be written, it is preferable to use this methodRead more
While priorities can vary greatly from one company to the other, small companies that are in the process of becoming mid-sized can generally benefit from adding greater structure to their HR practices. Here are 5 essential HR projects to tackle this summer: New employee orientation program. Since growth usually equals hiring, best to plan out howRead more
Many companies set objectives, whether for measuring corporate performance, team performance or individual performance. However, tracking these objectives and determining whether they are met can be daunting, and often results are open to interpretation. Unclear objectives can lead to disagreements, especially if they are tied into the company’s compensation practices; whether by determining how generousRead more
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 has officially been introduced as the Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans Act in December 2013. Here areRead more
An employee has been missing work under the guise of a doctor’s appointment several times in the past two weeks and I suspect she is going for job interviews. It may just be a bit of paranoia, however this is a key employee and we do not want to lose her. What would be aRead more
There is a conflict brewing between two employees in my department. They are currently not speaking to each other which is causing tension and disrupting the work flow of my team. We are a small office and everyone needs to get along. Do you have any advice on how to resolve this? Conflicts in theRead more
As a Manager, you always look to attract a skilled workforce, and once found it you definitely need to retain it. Employees are an essential resource to achieve organizational objectives and success, and so employee recognition has become a fundamental practice to facilitate the mobilization of star performers. Employee recognition increases motivation and consequently enhancesRead more
“Does your company offer flexible work hours?” Have you been asked this question by a candidate or by an employee? This type of question is bound to surface, especially since work-life balance is a top priority for the new generation. If you don’t know how you would answer the question, now is your chance toRead more
