What are some simple ways I can promote health & wellness in the workplace? If you purely want to organize activities that encourage adopting a healthier lifestyle, here are a few ideas: Fill up the vending machine or cafeteria with healthy foods. Make health conscious choices when ordering food for a meeting or training session.Read more
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By now most companies have complied with the Pay Equity Act; however there are still many companies that must complete their pay equity plan for January 1, 2014. If your company has not recently complied with the Pay Equity Act, here are some possible scenarios based on the average number of employee during your referenceRead more
Recruitment process: Employers are generally not allowed to request private information prior to the employee beginning employment such as the social insurance number or date of birth, unless this information is required to meet a criterion of the position (ex. security clearance). Another common faux pas is asking personal questions during an interview – evenRead more
Many of us appreciate a well taken photo, but if you could have a panoramic view of that same photo, would you not “awww” a little louder? Same for performance evaluations – they are a lot more meaningful and valuable when you are shown the complete picture. What is a 360° evaluation? Similarly to aRead more
Our warehouse is not air conditioned and on certain summer days the temperature gets very hot. Is there anything I should do to ensure the safety of my workers? Employers should be weary if their employees are working in a very hot environment. Heatstroke is a serious condition which can even cause death. Employees performingRead more
Every summer I have at least one employee who asks me if they can get a day off for moving or for their wedding. What are my obligations in respect to these two personal events? When it comes to moving, the Act respecting labour standards does not provide for a leave, paid or unpaid. AsRead more
From the moment an employee is hired, an employer’s actions can make or break a successful employment relationship. By implementing a structured orientation program your new employee will start on the right foot and will begin to build a sense of belonging to the company. If you fail, you risk adversely affecting the new employee’sRead more
Which generation are you a part of? Can you describe the other two? Among the words below, which are the ones generally associated to Generation Y? Several generations working together have made attracting, managing and retaining employees ever more challenging. Each generation has distinct characteristics, unique needs and different wants. The question becomes: how canRead more
While Canadian companies have been spared the brunt of the economical downfall currently faced by our American and European neighbors, times are still tough for many Canadian enterprises and one of the most difficult decisions for a business owner is whether or not to reduce staff. Not only can it be emotional to let goRead more
I want to give an employee a written warning, do you have any advice to give me in preparing the letter? Here are some essential elements that the notice letter should contain: The date, delivery mechanism (in person preferably, but also can be by mail or e-mail) and the type of disciplinary measure given (follow-upRead more
