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With the goal of attracting and retaining top talent, companies are becoming more and more creative in developing employees benefits and compensation packages. There’s a lot of talk lately about unlimited vacation policies – we’ve all probably heard of Netflix, Groupon or Gsoft offering unlimited vacation time to their employees. But what is unlimited vacationRead more

Quebec summers are short, and with only two or three weeks of vacation to take advantage of the warm weather, employees can start getting restless as they watch the summer pass them by from the window of their office. Here are a few ways you can help them make the most of their summer whileRead more

While most employers are aware of the general rules surrounding an employee’s right to take vacation as determined by the Loi sur les normes du travail, here are some lesser known facts*: Fact 1: You must respect the reference periods In Quebec, vacation is accumulated during one reference year, to be taken during the followingRead more

Every employer in Quebec pays an annual premium to the CNESST and has certain obligations under the various Health & Safety laws. That said, many employers do not fully understand their responsibilities, nor what it means to have strong health & safety practices in place. The fact is that every company could benefit from aRead more

Have you ever had an employee come to work visibly not fit to work? Whether impaired due to alcohol consumption, or under influence of cannabis or any other drug (including illicit and even prescription medication), employers are entitled to expect employees to come to work in full control of their abilities. In fact, even thoughRead more

Over the years, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has evolved well beyond the numbers. From managing a company’s finances to strategic business planning, the CFO has become a key player in a company’s success. But what about their role within the SME? Is it important for an SME to have a CFO?Read more

The labour shortage in Quebec is intense and has marked history! Companies are struggling to attract talent and find themselves in despair facing their job vacancies. It has become crucial that employers invest time and effort to make sure that employees and future additions to their team enjoy their experience in the workplace. The linkRead more

Think of something you use everyday, that’s part of your daily routine and almost everywhere around you… Yes, you got it, technology! Deeply incorporated in our personal and professional lives, it has become a predominant part of who we are as well as what we do for a living. The question is, has HR beenRead more

As you may already know, on June 12, 2018 the Quebec government updated the Act respecting labour standards. As mentioned in our blog published last April, changes were made aiming to improve the quality of life of employees and their families. Related – Bill 176 –  Major Impacts While some changes have been in effectRead more

Bookkeeping can be tedious and overwhelming for SMBs. Saïd Georges CPA, CGA and Bookkeeping Specialist at Pvisio, shares 5 important tips to ensure your books are well kept! Triple Os Organize, Organize, Organize! You can never be TOO ooorganized. Frequency Don’t remember what you did 2 days ago? Don’t leave your books on the cornerRead more