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, […]
Terminations in BC: Notice, Cause, and What Employers Must Get Right Read More »
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
BC Year-End HR Compliance Checklist: Close the Year with Confidence Read More »
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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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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Outsourcing internal matters to a third party may seem counter-intuitive: why pay someone else to do something you can do yourself? But the truth of the matter is that the more time you spend on ironing out conflicts or onboarding new employees, the less time you have to invest in how to level up your
When Is It Time to Hire HR Consulting Services? Read More »
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
Success Starts Here: Corporate Leadership Training for Tomorrow’s Leaders Read More »
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
The Role of External HR Consultants in Developing an Employee Manual Read More »
Do you own a small or medium-sized business that has grown significantly in the last few years? Is there never enough time in the day to complete the jobs required of your role while also staying on top of the ever-growing list of administrative HR tasks? It might be time to hire an external HR
From Overwhelmed to Organized: The Benefits of Hiring an External HR Consultant Read More »
Is your company ready to take the next step and scale into a larger, more profitable business? Scaling upward means more employees, clients and administrative responsibilities, which means an even greater need for a human resources department. Sustainable business growth requires a strong foundation, and HR is a pillar of the business. As a company’s
Beyond Hiring & Firing: Top HR Consulting Firms Can Transform Your Business Read More »
In Toronto’s fast-paced, ever-changing business landscape, proper human resources management plays a critical role in the success of any organization. The impact of a dependable Human Resources department cannot be overstated, from recruiting top talent and onboarding new employees to conducting exit interviews. HR plays a significant role in every aspect of a company, but
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