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Before Termination: How BC Employers Should Handle Employee Underperformance

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By: Kristina Kovacevic The real risk is not underperformance, it’s avoidance Think about the underperformance issue you have quietly tolerated for months. The extended probation. The performance improvement plan still sitting in drafts. The ‘we’ll see how next quarter goes’ conversation that never quite happened. Most managers are not avoiding the issue because they don’t […]

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How BC Employers Can Update HR Policies to Stay Compliant

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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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Best Practices for Creating Holiday Work Schedules

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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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BC’s Rules on Termination and Severance: A Guide for Employers

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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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Employee Handbook 2025: More Than Just a Binder on a Shelf

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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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2025 Employment Legislation Checklist

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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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HR Implementation for Startups: Early Aspects to Consider

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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

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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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