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Why Tolerance In The Workplace Means Smart Business Diversity in the workforce pays big dividends, according to research, driving innovation and powering productivity, profit and people performance.
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How employers are helping working families during COVID-19 With school schedules still in flux in many parts of the country, the relief that working parents thought they might get this fall hasn’t come. Instead, remote workers are left to figure out how to juggle childcare, school, and household chores with work projects, video meetings, and more. Some companies are already helping working families during […]
Getting employees to unplug from work after hours COVID-19 has fostered manic workdays. Remote employees juggle kids, pets and work projects. Living rooms double as offices. E-intrusions are unrelenting. Pounded, crammed and connected, there’s no offramp for remote workers. “Work and life boundaries are entirely blurred—they’re working harder and longer,” says Rhonda Scharf, an Ottawa-based workplace efficiency consultant at on-the-right-track.com. “Employees feel the […]
Remote onboarding: Best practices to welcome new hires virtually As Provinces and municipalities across Canada move into various reopening stages, many companies are choosing to let employees telecommute for the foreseeable future. As a result, many businesses are looking to remote onboarding to bring their new hires into the fold. It’s a challenge. Virtual onboarding with email and video conferencing doesn’t have the same […]
Be a diversity and inclusion workplace champion Attracting top talent and running a business that resonates with a wide audience requires a shift in diversity and championing an inclusive company culture. Diversity and inclusion (D&I) practices make workplaces better, and there are simple things that any company can do to appeal to diverse candidates. There are not only proven tangible business benefits to bringing together […]
Best work from home practices for employers With the massive shift to remote work, keeping off-site staff safe and engaged is imperative. Before the pandemic of 2020, working from home was a perk. Now it is the new norm. Nearly 40 percent of Canadians are in jobs that can be done from home. This massive shift is compelling employers to play catch […]
Reopening after COVID-19: Companies need a smart game plan In the wake of the pandemic, businesses need a smart game plan to reopen, and survive and thrive. That goes beyond incorporating general government health rules and guidelines—sure they’re a must-do, but they only set the minimum requirements. Each company’s reopening will likely look different. There’s no one-size-fits-all strategy. “It is the responsibility of each company […]
Can you prevent downsizing by accessing government funding? Having to lay off workers is one of the most agonizing decisions a business owner or manager can make. When revenues plunge suddenly, e.g. as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, that choice is even more excrutiating. Staying afloat may take precedence over keeping staff aboard. Downsizing often seems like your only decision—and sometimes it […]
How companies should respond to the novel COVID-19 What to do when it might be dangerous to have your employees at work The world is in the midst of what could be one of the most significant pandemics of the century. At the very least, a disease epidemic, unlike anything the world has seen in over a decade. And it’s hitting people hard […]
The line between boosting staff performance and exploitation Productivity is the Holy Grail of performance for management experts. Sadly, if not managed wisely, it can be a key ingredient in sweatshops. However, there are plenty of ways to raise engagement and productivity without taking advantage of your staff. Theory X and Theory Y In the ’50s, a popular performance management idea emerged. Theory […]
Do employers have a say in their employees' side gigs? More than a million Canadians are at it. Holding down multiple jobs, that is. Nearly 6% of our workforce is doubly employed, the highest number since records began forty years ago.
