Surviving Recession: Business and HR Strategies
Recently we detailed some of the factors that are leading many economists to believe that a recession may be just around the corner.1 Of course we don’t know exactly when the next economic downturn will strike, but we do know that it is a matter of when, not a matter of if. With this in […]
Artificial Intelligence in Human Resources; What’s the Right Balance?
Artificial intelligence is perhaps the most rapidly ascending technology of our current age. In most parts of the workforce, and indeed life itself, humans are interacting with an evolving complement of programming designed to aid and inform. One of the areas most affected by this emerging trend is the human resources department. The responsibilities of […]
TGIM: What Employers and Employees Can Do to Mend the Monday Blues
There are lots of great songs about Saturdays. Mondays? Not so much. The Boomtown Rats don’t like them, the Mamas and the Papas don’t trust them and the Bangles simply describe them as “manic”. Mondays are about as popular as traffic jams or runny noses. It makes sense; for many of us it’s the first […]
Six Traits of Effective HR Managers
Being an effective HR Manager involves wearing many hats and utilizing a host of talents, skills and aptitudes. We offer a breakdown.
What to do when your employee comes out as transgender
Vancouver Pride Festival is less than one month away. As a week of celebration, it offers locals the opportunity to celebrate diversity. It also gives workplaces another opportunity to rethink inclusion for trans employees fighting a stigma that involves gender identity and sexuality. It’s been reported that LGBTQ+ adults are more than twice as likely […]
Home is Where the Office Is – Benefits and Drawbacks of Working From Home
It’s been said that “home is where the heart is”. For an increasing number of people, it’s where the office is as well. Developments in communication technology, coupled with changing attitudes, have allowed for a greater number of people to do part, or even all, of their work from home. A 2017 Gallup survey found […]
Conflict In the Workplace: Inevitable, Solvable and Potentially Beneficial
Conflict in the workplace is an inevitability. By approaching it directly, it can be resolved successfully and even be beneficial.
The Benefits of Benefits: The Evolution of Workplace Perks
As workplace expectations evolve and competition for attracting and retaining top talent heats up, companies both large and small have responded by sweetening the pot with regards to benefits. Financial compensation will likely always be the top motivating factor for employees, but benefits really are a factor and employers have responded by offering perks that […]
Defining and Shaping Company Culture
Organizational culture is somewhat of a fat term. Every organization, of course, has its own culture and although culture plays a major role in the group’s success, or lack thereof, we often struggle to define it. When it comes to the workplace, what is organizational culture, how is it formed, what impact does it have […]
Psychological Health in the Workplace
Over the years, companies have begun to push mental health awareness to the forefront of their company culture. As part of this, mental health issues can be mitigated and managed more efficiently. But most importantly, prioritizing psychological health in the workplace can also help to eradicate the stigma that can stop employees from reaching out […]