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Cannabis and the Workplace
- August 4, 2018
- Posted by: admin
- Category: HR Policies
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With the passing of Bill C-45, Canada will become the first G7 country to fully legalize recreational use of cannabis on October 17, 2018. The medical cannabis market has existed for about 5 years already, but legalized use of recreational cannabis is what is of most concern to employers, especially those with safety-sensitive workplaces. Before
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The Pay Transparency Act in Ontario
- August 4, 2018
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Compensation
The Pay Transparency Act, 2018 is enacted. The Act establishes requirements relating to the disclosure of information about the compensation of employees and prospective employees. As of January 1st, 2019, all Ontario employers will be: required to post the salary rate or range for all publicly-advertised job postings; barred from asking a job candidate about their salary history; and prohibited
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Bill 148: The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act
- August 4, 2018
- Posted by: admin
- Category: HR Policies
Bill 148 has made significant changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act of Ontario. From November 27, 2017, Bill 148 introduced: A new ban against the misclassification of employees – aimed particularly at those employees misclassified as independent contractors. The Bill places the onus on the employer to
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Integrating Safety into your Business Operations
- August 4, 2018
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Health and Safety
If you could save your company money, improve productivity, and increase employee morale, would you? Ontario workplaces that establish effective health and safety management systems do just that. Unfortunately, many business owners still see health and safety as a necessary evil… something they have to do in the eyes of the law. This is the
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10 Tips to a Successful Hire
- November 7, 2017
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Recruitment
Growing your business in no easy feat! Besides marketing, sales, and implementing technology, business owners need to hire the right employees to make it all happen. Your employees are your greatest asset. Recruiting the right people, the first time, will help your business prosper. Poor hiring decisions, on the other hand, will cost your business
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Teamwork: From the Playground to the Boardroom
- August 4, 2017
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Employee Relations
We’ve all heard of Robert Fulgham’s book “All I really need to know I learned in Kindergarten.” I didn’t fully understand this phrase until I became a parent. And as an HR Professional, I am particularly intrigued by the parallels between children’s play and the workplace. So much of what we have learned at a
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Keeping Staff Engaged throughout the Summer
- July 8, 2017
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Employee Relations
Summer is upon us and after a cold winter, we look forward to long weekends and spending time in the sun and nature. It is a time for vacations and a break from the routine, a time to rest and re-energize. However many business operations continue as usual, so at this time of year I
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Ontario’s Proposed Changes to the Employment Standards Act
- July 8, 2017
- Posted by: admin
- Category: HR Policies
On May 30, 2017, the Ontario government announced its intention to amend the Employment Standards Act with The Fair Workplaces, Better Job Act, 2017. Some of the major changes proposed are as follows: Minimum Wage Increases beginning on January 1, 2018 at $14.00 per hour and then $15.00 per hour on January 1, 2019. Currently the minimum
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Abandoning the Annual Performance Review
- May 4, 2017
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Performance Management
Over the last two years, many organizations in Canada and the US have abandoned their annual performance review process. Besides the general revulsion of this practice by both managers and employees, many organizations have found that this process focused on past behaviour rather than promoting conversations about future performance. In short, the process was found
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The Law of Reciprocity (Part 2): a Leader’s Best Kept Secret!
- April 4, 2017
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Employee Relations
My previous blog on the Law of Reciprocity provided an explanation of this social law and how it applies to work and life. As promised, I am following up on that blog with how the Law of Reciprocity applies to, and benefits, managers in organizations. Giving to others not only enriches the lives of those around
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The Law of Reciprocity (Part 1) : Important Lessons from my Dad
- April 1, 2017
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Employee Relations
“I know someone!” Three little words. I heard them a lot growing up but didn’t understand their value at the time. As they say, children are always watching and listening to their parents. My siblings and I would joke that Dad always knew someone for everything… a plumber, a real estate agent, a financial advisor,
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What I have learned from my TRX class (and how it applies to the workplace)
- January 27, 2017
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- Category: Employee Relations
I decided to try a TRX Team Training class for the first time last winter and have been hooked ever since. This workout is definitely my new fitness addiction! After just a few classes, I began to feel stronger and see results in my core and upper body. If you are not familiar with TRX, it
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Posting Requirements of Ontario Workplaces
- January 22, 2017
- Posted by: admin
- Category: HR Policies
To ensure that workers are aware of their rights, employers in Ontario are required by law to post certain documents in the workplace. These documents need to be posted in a place where workers will be most likely to see it. Many employers post these documents on a bulletin board in a common employee area
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Attention: Businesses and Non-Profits with 1-49 Employees
- January 11, 2017
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- Category: HR Policies
In moving towards a more accessible Ontario, the Employment Standard of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, requires that employers make their employment practices accessible for employees and job applicants with disabilities. Organizations with 1 – 49 employees had to complete four requirements by January 1, 2017. The four requirements include the following
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Bill 132 – Sexual Harassment
- August 1, 2016
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- Category: HR Policies
Bill 132, the Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act, received Royal Assent and will be in effect as of September 8, 2016. This Bill will amend various existing statutes with respect to sexual harassment and sexual violence. Most important for employers to note, are the amendments to the Occupational Health & Safety Act which
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Exit Interviews – Are they a Waste of Time?
- August 1, 2016
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- Category: Employee Relations
Many of us have completed an exit interview at some point in our career. Some of us have wished we were given the opportunity to provide feedback, while some just opt out of completing them. Do exit interviews bring value to an organization or are they just a waste of time? Many organizations decide to