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
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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
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
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
