By Kristina Kovacevic Is your policy handbook sitting on a shelf collecting dust? British Columbia’s workplaces are changing fast. From pay transparency to expanded leave entitlements, new legislation is reshaping what it means to be a compliant employer in 2025. But the truth is: compliance alone isn’t enough anymore. HR policies can no longer […]
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By: Dessie Barton The holiday season brings unique challenges for organizations as they balance operational needs with employees’ personal commitments. Whether your workplace experiences a slowdown or a spike in demand, creating fair and thoughtful holiday schedules is essential for maintaining morale, productivity, and customer service. 1. Start Planning Early The earlier you begin
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By Kristina Kovacevic Terminations are never easy. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or navigating your first time letting someone go, it’s one of the most difficult tasks you’ll face as a leader. It’s not just about delivering the message; it’s about ensuring that the process is respectful, legally compliant, and clearly documented. In British
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By Dessie Barton Most of us think of an employee handbook as a dusty PDF or a day-one onboarding formality—but in 2025, it’s a core component of your HR strategy. A strong employee handbook balances clarity, compliance, and culture while serving as a living reference point for evolving workplace realities. In BC and beyond, employers
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As we reflect on the past year and the evolving landscape of workplace policies, we are excited to share our latest checklist outlining essential policies that BC businesses require going into 2025. This comprehensive list addresses key areas including occupational health and safety and employment standards requirements and best practices. At Pivot HR Services, we
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Are your HR practices and protocols in need of a major overhaul? Whether you’re a brand new business or organization starting from the ground up or a well-established player looking for opportunities to reset and refresh, your HR policies play a key role in dictating the success and longevity of your company. In addition to
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As 2022 comes to a close, businesses and organizations have the opportunity to reflect on the previous year, as well as the realities of how the workforce has evolved since the pandemic started. Staying on top of your HR policies and practices is essential to guarantee stability and growth. If it’s been a while since
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Is your startup ready to get started with HR best practices? Reaching the point of expanding your team beyond being an individual proprietor to adding additional employees is an incredibly exciting accomplishment, but can also feel quite daunting. Making sure you have the right resources and practices on your side will go a long way
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Human Resource Management: How to Conduct an Audit To ensure your human resource management strategies are effective, you will need to conduct HR audits from time to time. A human resource management audit is a comprehensive review of HR policies, procedures and systems to determine what areas need to be improved. An HR audit also
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Bonus features: scroll down for a workplace mental health activity and a Brain-Boosting Smoothie recipe! Did you know that the workplace plays an essential part in the maintenance of positive mental health? For many people, the work environment can provide an opportunity to feel productive, interact collaboratively, and contribute to their community. Did
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