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When Ontario Employers Should Seek HR Support for Performance Issues

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By: Megan Finley, Senior Consultant, People and Culture Performance management is one of the most common and complex challenges employers face in today’s workplace. While most organizations recognize the importance of addressing performance concerns early, many managers still struggle with how to approach these conversations effectively and consistently. In many cases, employers may wait too […]

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Performance Management in BC: Signs Your Managers May Be Struggling

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By: Dessie Barton Performance management is one of the most common and most challenging responsibilities for managers. In many BC workplaces, leaders are promoted for their technical expertise, not necessarily their ability to manage people. As a result, performance issues often go unaddressed until they escalate into larger risks. For BC employers, common signs of

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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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Terminations in BC: Notice, Cause, and What Employers Must Get Right

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By Robin Turnill Terminations are painful for all involved. They are also one of the fastest ways for employers to land in legal trouble or quietly erode trust across an entire organization. Over the past few years, our team at Pivot has seen our clients go through a steady rise in terminations tied to restructuring,

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BC Year-End HR Compliance Checklist: Close the Year with Confidence

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By Katie Stargardter The end of the year brings a flurry of activity. Managing holidays, finalizing budgets, and updating policies. However, overlooking critical compliance checks now can create costly risks in 2026. This brief guide is designed to help your organization enter the new year audit-ready, legally compliant, and with a clear focus on its

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Why Toronto Small & Medium Businesses Are Switching to Fractional HR Services

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By Jasmin Aujla   Across Toronto’s tech, finance, and non-profit sectors, many small to mid-sized businesses are discovering a middle path between having no HR at all and hiring a full-time HR manager: fractional HR. Instead of bringing someone on the payroll full-time, companies contract experienced HR firms for a set project or service, number

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Statutory Holidays: What BC Employers Need to Know

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By Megan Jackson   Statutory holidays are a cornerstone of BC’s employment standards, providing workers with meaningful time off while ensuring consistency in workplace obligations. But what happens when a statutory holiday lands on a weekend? Many employers are left asking: what does the Employment Standards Act require, and what are the best options for

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Success Starts Here: Corporate Leadership Training for Tomorrow’s Leaders

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Are you chasing the American dream but need help finding your place within the competitive, coffee-fueled corporate landscape? Are you looking to build resilience and prevent burnout to remain at the top of your game? Do you want to get ahead? The savvy business move is to get ahead of your competitors by focusing on

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The Role of External HR Consultants in Developing an Employee Manual

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As your business grows, establishing clear policies and standards is essential for maintaining operations and fostering an organized work environment. Creating a comprehensive manual for your staff is a great way to communicate policies, expectations, benefits, and resources they should be aware of during their time in your employ. But how do you make sure

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