By: Kristina Kovacevic The first sunny week of June hits, and half the inbox turns into vacation requests overnight. Operations worries about coverage. Managers worry about fairness. Employees worry they’ll miss out if they don’t ask first. In British Columbia, those worries sit on top of real legal entitlements under the Employment Standards Act (ESA): […]
By Dessie Barton The phrase “workplace stress” gets tossed around a lot, but behind it lies a very real and growing issue. Stress at work is quietly affecting everything from productivity to retention. As HR professionals, we’re often the first to notice the warning signs and the ones tasked with responding before burnout takes
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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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There’s no denying that the last 2 years have been full of challenges for the workforce, with employees and leadership facing constantly changing rules, guidelines and circumstances on an almost daily basis. With some companies and organizations across Calgary and Edmonton, as well as the rest of Alberta beginning the slow progress of reintegrating into
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Do you know the signs of a toxic workplace? These days, many organization leaders are aware that bullying and harassment are major issues that need to be dealt with, but it’s not uncommon for the initial signs that lead to such problems to go unnoticed. By knowing how to recognize and address the signs of
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If you’re like us, you’ve been hearing a lot of buzz about Workplace Wellness Programs recently, and it’s worth paying attention to. Did you know that the average adult spends more than one-third of their adult life at work? So you’d assume that the workplace environment would be a place that supports and encourages one’s
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