At Pivot HR Services, we’re always looking for new ways to connect with our clients, partners, and the broader business community. We’re thrilled to introduce our very first quarterly newsletter, Pivoting Forward! This newsletter is a reflection of our commitment to keeping you informed about the latest HR trends, insights, and best practices. Each issue […]
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I have employees working from home. What remote work policies do I need? As confirmed cases of COVID-19 surge across B.C., nearly five million Canadians continue to adjust to their “new normal” of remote work. When considering this adjustment, having unwritten rules may cause confusion amongst your employees and can leave your organization vulnerable.
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Hiring Employees: A Step-by-Step Guide It is time to expand your business and hire your first employee. There is a lot of legwork that must go into the hiring process, and a few questions may come to mind. Like, what laws do you need to take into consideration? How do you recruit the right person?
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In the space of five years, there can be significant changes in any industry. And then at times, change happens almost overnight, as was the case with the global coronavirus pandemic, which caused a shift in the way many companies do business. But what can you do when a significant change occurs, and your employees
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Remote Employee Recruitment and Engagement With more employees now working remotely during this unprecedented time, it can be a challenge for many organizations to recruit and engage candidates in a more virtual world. Some companies have implemented a hiring freeze while others have adopted new virtual practices to fill job roles. Here are a few
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It’s time for a Pivot HR911 post, where we feature questions from readers looking for employment advice. This month we help a recently unemployed professional who is looking to secure a new job after landing a virtual interview. How can she ace the interview from the comfort of her own living room? Read on for
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If you’ve spent the last 8 weeks binge-watching Netflix, you’re certainly not alone. Like many, you’ve either blown through the entire season of Tiger King, or if you have kids, watched Disney’s Frozen 2for the one millionth time. And while re-watching your favourite shows and movies may help calm feelings of isolation, what if you
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If the global pandemic of COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s that serious disruption can happen when we are least expecting it. Workplaces are facing new or persisting challenges each day – and while we work to recover, leaders will need to remain agile when making key decisions. It’s during these disruptive times that implementing
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For many of us, working from home is no longer a workplace benefit, but rather a requirement in order to stay healthy and do our part to prevent the spread of the most brutal virus we have seen in our lifetime. This unexpected shift from fast-paced office environments to kitchen tables and makeshift workspaces may
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Below: Learn the steps leaders can take to support the mental health of their remote team Mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety are expected to increase among employees in the coming weeks as a result of the uncertainty created by COVID-19. In these trying times, business leaders must support their employees’ health and
