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January 13, 2026

By Katie Stargardter Vacation pay might sound like sunshine...

Vacation Pay in BC 2026

January 7, 2026

By Dessie Barton Statutory holiday pay continues to be...

Statutory Holiday Pay in BC (2026): What Employers Need to Know

December 30, 2025

By Megan Finley As of January 1, 2026, Ontario...

Ontario Pay Transparency and Job Posting Requirements: What Ontario-Based Employers Need to Know for 2026

December 23, 2025

By Katie Stargardter As the year winds down, many...

How to Conduct Year-End Performance Reviews: Best Practices for Employers

December 9, 2025

By Dessie Barton British Columbia employers often face a tricky...

Holiday Time-Off Requests & Overtime Pay in BC: What Employers Need to Know

December 2, 2025

By Katie Stargardter The end of the year brings a...

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

November 18, 2025

By Kristina Kovacevic Let’s say Sarah was your best...

Why New Managers Fail And How Leadership Coaching Fixes It

January 15, 2025

As we enter 2025, organizations must prepare to meet new...

Your 2025 HR Checklist: Top Strategies to Build a Resilient Workforce

December 18, 2024

In a recent Gallup global study, it was found that...

The Link Between Leadership & Stress

August 23, 2024

Executives in the corporate landscape face constant pressures in their...

Harness Executive Coaching to Prevent Leadership Burnout

July 31, 2024

Is it time to move to a new place of...

What Is Leadership Coaching And How Is It Beneficial?

July 24, 2024

Working in a team of professionals can have its challenges....

4 Teamwork Problems You Can Solve with Executive Coaching

June 9, 2025

By: Jasmin Aujla A workplace investigation is a formal...

What is the Purpose of a Workplace Investigation?

October 30, 2024

The advent of social media and online work communication channels...

4 Recent Trends in Workplace Misconduct (How to Address Them Effectively)

September 13, 2024

When does a workplace go from slightly uncomfortable to toxic?...

Bullying & Harassment: When to Start an HR Investigation

September 6, 2024

Where there are two or more people, conflict is bound...

Increase Employee Retention with Anti-Bullying & Harassment Training

August 29, 2024

Has a staff member recently complained about a problematic coworker?...

5 Best Practices for Conducting HR Workplace Investigations

August 16, 2024

Following up with action after you and your employees take...

What Do I Do After Anti-Bullying & Harassment Training?

July 14, 2025

By: Jasmin Aujla Workplace stress continues to be a...

A Practical Check-In for Workplace Stress

January 29, 2025

As organizations grow more global and diverse, the traditional concept...

Micro-Cultures in the Workplace

July 31, 2024

A high turnover rate may suggest that something beyond the...

Filling the Role & Keeping It Filled: How to Retain Good Employees

February 15, 2024

Is your Vancouver business struggling with rapid turnover rates and...

Beyond the Policies: The Secrets to Thriving Corporate Cultures with Pivot HR

May 30, 2023

Does your workplace reflect the vibrant and diverse culture we...

Dive into DEI Training with Pivot HR

July 6, 2022

Culture is one of the most vital parts of building...

Creating A Positive Workplace Culture

October 22, 2024

Unlocking the Power of HR Analytics: Driving Success Through Data-Driven...

Unlocking the Power of HR Analytics: Driving Success Through Data-Driven Decisions

October 25, 2024

How Employers Can Support Different Learning Preferences It’s crucial to...

How Employers Can Support Different Learning Preferences

September 19, 2024

When old-school businesses hear the phrase “DEI training,” it’s usually...

Inclusivity in Action: The Pivot HR Approach to Effective DEI Training

September 13, 2024

Establishing a diverse and inclusive workplace is critical to allowing...

Setting the Tone: HR Diversity Training for New Hires

August 9, 2024

Unions are essential pillars of the workforce, but they can...

Leading with Confidence: Pivot HR’s Essential Training for Managing Unionized Workplaces

July 31, 2024

Any business can do everything to keep their employees physically...

Create An Emotionally Safe Workplace with DEI Training

May 22, 2024

Gen Z has been slowly trickling out of universities and...

Creating a Culture of Belonging: The Advantages of Diversity and Inclusion Training

December 30, 2025

By Megan Finley As of January 1, 2026, Ontario...

Ontario Pay Transparency and Job Posting Requirements: What Ontario-Based Employers Need to Know for 2026

December 19, 2024

At Pivot HR Services, we’re reimagining talent acquisition by leveraging...

Artificial Intelligence’s Role in Talent Acquisition

August 23, 2024

Deciding to start up the recruitment process may feel like...

Tips to Hire Your Best Employee Yet in 2024

November 22, 2023

Hiring is a long, arduous process that takes a lot...

Hiring in Vancouver: How Pivot HR Cracked the Code

November 1, 2022

Are you one of the many businesses across Canada focused...

Interview Fundamentals: Setting the Stage for Success

October 11, 2019

Developing and implementing an effective talent management strategy We often...

Developing and implementing an effective talent management strategy

September 22, 2025

By: Dessie Barton Overtime has long been a straightforward...

The Future of Overtime: How Remote and Hybrid Work Are Changing Pay Structures

September 8, 2025

By Katie Stargardter Compensation is one of the most...

What Small Businesses Need to Know About Compensation in Ontario

September 2, 2025

By Jasmin Aujla Compensation is one of the biggest...

What BC Employers Should Know About Compensation

August 25, 2025

By Dessie Barton Conversations about compensation have historically been...

How to Stay Compliant with BC’s Pay Transparency Act and Build a Transparent Culture

August 18, 2025

By Katie Stargardter British Columbia has taken a significant...

What Is Pay Transparency—and Why Should Your BC Company Care?

July 24, 2024

In the past, listing the compensation range was optional. But...

What is Pay Transparency? | Find the Right Employee

October 30, 2024

Many people are attracted to the idea of working for...

How HR Consulting Can Help Small Businesses Retain Employees

August 29, 2024

Are you wondering if you can spot the types of...

8 Types of Harassment & Toxicity in the Workplace (That You Need to Catch Now)

July 24, 2024

Human resources is a vital component of any smooth-running business....

Talent Sourcing to Conflict Resolution: The Role of an HR Consultant

May 3, 2024

It’s thrilling to see your company growing—success is a great...

Keep Growing Your Small Business with External HR Consulting Firms

November 29, 2023

Pivot HR works with diverse clients like crown corporations, private...

Law Firm Case Study: Overhauling the HR Department and Strategizing for Growth

August 24, 2023

Small companies, like start-ups, often overlook the importance of having...

Unlocking Business Success: The Advantages of HR Consulting Services

October 28, 2025

By Kristina Kovacevic Is your policy handbook sitting on...

How BC Employers Can Update HR Policies to Stay Compliant

September 15, 2025

By: Dessie Barton The holiday season brings unique challenges...

Best Practices for Creating Holiday Work Schedules

August 11, 2025

By Kristina Kovacevic Terminations are never easy. Whether you’re...

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

June 30, 2025

By Dessie Barton Most of us think of an employee...

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

December 4, 2024

As we reflect on the past year and the evolving...

2025 Employment Legislation Checklist

November 14, 2022

Are your HR practices and protocols in need of a...

Tips for Adapting HR Policies

December 23, 2025

By Katie Stargardter As the year winds down, many...

How to Conduct Year-End Performance Reviews: Best Practices for Employers

June 24, 2024

The trick to retaining top performers is easier than you...

Building Better Teams: The Role of 360 Reviews in Performance Appraisals

June 4, 2018

Error-proof Your Performance Appraisal Process and Avoid These Common Pitfalls...

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HR Blog – Strategies,Tips & News

Vacation Pay in BC 2026

Statutory Holiday Pay in BC (2026): What Employers Need to Know

Ontario Pay Transparency and Job Posting Requirements: What Ontario-Based Employers Need to Know for 2026

How to Conduct Year-End Performance Reviews: Best Practices for Employers

Holiday Time-Off Requests & Overtime Pay in BC: What Employers Need to Know

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

Why New Managers Fail And How Leadership Coaching Fixes It

Your 2025 HR Checklist: Top Strategies to Build a Resilient Workforce

The Link Between Leadership & Stress

Harness Executive Coaching to Prevent Leadership Burnout

What Is Leadership Coaching And How Is It Beneficial?

4 Teamwork Problems You Can Solve with Executive Coaching

What is the Purpose of a Workplace Investigation?

4 Recent Trends in Workplace Misconduct (How to Address Them Effectively)

Bullying & Harassment: When to Start an HR Investigation

Increase Employee Retention with Anti-Bullying & Harassment Training

5 Best Practices for Conducting HR Workplace Investigations

What Do I Do After Anti-Bullying & Harassment Training?

A Practical Check-In for Workplace Stress

Micro-Cultures in the Workplace

Filling the Role & Keeping It Filled: How to Retain Good Employees

Beyond the Policies: The Secrets to Thriving Corporate Cultures with Pivot HR

Dive into DEI Training with Pivot HR

Creating A Positive Workplace Culture

Unlocking the Power of HR Analytics: Driving Success Through Data-Driven Decisions

How Employers Can Support Different Learning Preferences

Inclusivity in Action: The Pivot HR Approach to Effective DEI Training

Setting the Tone: HR Diversity Training for New Hires

Leading with Confidence: Pivot HR’s Essential Training for Managing Unionized Workplaces

Create An Emotionally Safe Workplace with DEI Training

Creating a Culture of Belonging: The Advantages of Diversity and Inclusion Training

Ontario Pay Transparency and Job Posting Requirements: What Ontario-Based Employers Need to Know for 2026

Artificial Intelligence’s Role in Talent Acquisition

Tips to Hire Your Best Employee Yet in 2024

Hiring in Vancouver: How Pivot HR Cracked the Code

Interview Fundamentals: Setting the Stage for Success

Developing and implementing an effective talent management strategy

The Future of Overtime: How Remote and Hybrid Work Are Changing Pay Structures

What Small Businesses Need to Know About Compensation in Ontario

What BC Employers Should Know About Compensation

How to Stay Compliant with BC’s Pay Transparency Act and Build a Transparent Culture

What Is Pay Transparency—and Why Should Your BC Company Care?

What is Pay Transparency? | Find the Right Employee

How HR Consulting Can Help Small Businesses Retain Employees

8 Types of Harassment & Toxicity in the Workplace (That You Need to Catch Now)

Talent Sourcing to Conflict Resolution: The Role of an HR Consultant

Keep Growing Your Small Business with External HR Consulting Firms

Law Firm Case Study: Overhauling the HR Department and Strategizing for Growth

Unlocking Business Success: The Advantages of HR Consulting Services

How BC Employers Can Update HR Policies to Stay Compliant

Best Practices for Creating Holiday Work Schedules

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

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

2025 Employment Legislation Checklist

Tips for Adapting HR Policies

How to Conduct Year-End Performance Reviews: Best Practices for Employers

Building Better Teams: The Role of 360 Reviews in Performance Appraisals

Six Common Performance Appraisal Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them