How To Handle Workplace Bullies

“Knowing what's right doesn't mean much unless you do what's right.” ― Theodore Roosevelt

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Liar, Liar: Do Not Hire

Here's why lying in the workplace can have serious consequences, and why honesty is always the best policy.

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Actioning Truth and Reconciliation in Your Business

Join facilitators Sheila North and Bill Medd for insights on adopting Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action in your organization, and the importance of doing so with cultural respect and understanding.

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The Ins and Outs of Hiring Foreign Workers

As a business owner, it's no secret that COVID-19 has drastically affected the way you run your business—especially if your workforce relies on newcomers to Canada. Join attorney and foreign legal consultant Jessica Jensen as she uncovers the ins and outs of hiring foreign workers during a pandemic.

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Business Etiquette Musts for Your Next Virtual Meeting

Before you hop on your next Zoom or Teams call, check out these tips for putting your best virtual foot forward in meetings.

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Keys to Becoming a Future-Ready Company

Even as the dust begins to settle from the COVID crisis, many small and medium sized business owners continue to absorb the aftershock. Business leaders around the globe are beating the “future-ready” drum, but what exactly does it take to become a future-ready company?

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How To Be Prepared For When Employees Leave

It is inevitable that some employees will leave your company, or need to be away from work for extended periods of time. Proper succession planning will help the transition go smoothly.

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Remote Teams and Accountability

How do you know your team is really working if they are all remote?

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The Case For Remote Work in 2020

Does your company enable remote work? If not, they're missing out on happier, more productive workers.

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The Risk of Doing Business: When WFH is Not Going Anywhere

How companies are adapting to a fully work-from-home workforce.

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Under Fire: How Managers and Business Owners Can Prevent Burnout During A Crisis

Management consultant and human resources specialist Barbara Bowes on how the current crisis can lead to burnout for managers and business owners, and what you can do to avoid it.

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Women in Business: Why Do We Still Have Such a Long Way to Go?

Despite major strides in the last 50 years, women still lag behind men at the highest levels of business and politics.

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Jump Off the Band Wagon

Groupthink squelches creativity, prevents healthy debate, could do more harm than good?

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Developing Employee Performance Goals & Metrics

Employee performance directly impacts the overall health of your business and is a critical component of business success. Employee performance measurement evaluates an individual employee’s work (productivity) against the business goals and objectives established for the company.

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6 Simple Tips to Overcome Biased Recruiting

Whether we admit it or not, we all are prone to unconscious biases. As humans, we are biologically hardwired to align with people we perceive to be similar to us.

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10 Unmistakable Signs of a Toxic Workplace

The signs you need to watch out for—and quickly correct.

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How To Prepare For a Potential Layoff During Trying Times

During challenging times, many companies face the harsh reality of laying off employees. If you're concerned about your job security, here's how to prepare for a potential layoff.

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Remote Control: How to Effectively Manage Remote Teams

Working from home requires new ways of communicating and new ways of supervising with an emphasis on collaborative teamwork.

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How To Hire A Millennial: The Care and Feeding of a Unique Generation

It would be a mistake to assume that millennial workers are inherently non-committal or flaky. And it would be an even bigger mistake to miss out on the contributions of this influential and best educated generation in history.

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How to Reduce Talent Loss

Amid the disruption and chaos created by the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses of all sizes are grappling with a multitude of new challenges including how to retain top performers.

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5 Simple Steps for Creating a Healthy Work Culture

Like anything worthwhile, you have to nurture and cultivate a positive, happy workplace culture. If you’ve never thought about your work culture or want to make yours better reflect your core values, then here are five simple steps to consider.

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How to Reward Employees When Budgets are Tight

There is a clear disconnect between Canadian employee and employer expectations when it comes to holiday rewards. How can you make your employees feel appreciated this year when budgets may be tighter than ever?

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Bringing Self-Care to the Office

Ways to maintain your health in the workplace—and why you should care.

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How to Better Support Parents in the Workplace

Companies that adapt their working model to support the needs of working parents in these difficult times will benefit from happier, focused and less-stressed employees. Learn how your company can better support working parent.

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The Impact of COVID on Female Entrepreneurs & Business Owners

With International Women’s Day (IWD) upon us, it’s a time to celebrate and recognize the social, economic, political and cultural achievements women have made. It’s also a time to advocate for further change, correct disparities and rally for women’s equality. This year’s theme is “Choose to Challenge”, which could not be more apropos. Read this article to learn how women have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and what resources are available to Canada’s female entrepreneurs and business owners in Canada.

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Workplace Trends in 2021

According to the latest reports from industry experts, 2021 will be another year of transition. Here are four of the more prominent trends reflecting the changing wants and needs of the working world.

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Managing Change in the Workplace

In these extraordinary times, managing workplace change is crucial. When done effectively, it can motivate and engage people, remove obstacles, improve performance and minimize negative outcomes. In this article, learn strategies for managing workplace changes and smooth employee transition in your business.

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Fairness is More Than Just an Eight Letter Word

An unfair investigation, is a flawed investigation. In fact, a flawed investigation may mean more time and money spent re-doing the investigation from square one. Learn What factor's make for a fair verus flawed investigation in the workplace.

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Bullying and Harassment Can Lead to Unforeseen Consequences

Situations of workplace bullying, harassment, and other dysfunctional conflicts between coworkers can be extremely detrimental. Learn more about the legal obligations regarding bullying and harassment in the workplace.

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Damages and the Importance of Conducting Proper Workplace Investigations

Issues surrounding employee misconduct and discipline are becoming increasingly complex and difficult to navigate. In a world of changing laws, learn the importance of properly conducted investigations in the workplace.

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Five Reasons to Retain External Legal Counsel to Conduct Workplace Investigations

The unfortunate reality is that inappropriate behaviours such as harassment and bullying do occur in the workplace, creating challenges for employers in even the most simple and straightforward cases. Learn five reasons why you should hire a a lawyer when conducting workplace investigations.

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How Contracts Help Avoid Costly Problems

Contracts help avoid costly problems by providing clarity and structure to the work and the business relationship, thereby removing any ambiguity, or misunderstandings that could lead to conflict down the road. Learn the key “must have” elements of a solid construction contract.

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