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7 ways Payroll Management changed post-pandemic: using outsourced Payroll Management to handle the new non-traditional workforce
Payroll Management became more complex and dynamic during the recent Covid-19 pandemic. The best description of this trend, which will continue into 2025, is a flexible workforce — requiring an equally dynamic payroll management team. The pandemic has forced us to find new ways of doing things, and the re-envisioning …

Payroll Management Solutions: What to do when you have unexpected payroll team loss due to the “Great Resignation, Great Shuffle”
You don’t have to be a Payroll or HR expert to be aware of the Great Resignation. The last few months have seen such record numbers of employees quitting that all news platforms or social media channels seem to have taken note. Not only is it taking its toll on …

HR Management solutions: will salary increases be enough to stop the Great Resignation? Answer — not likely
HR Management teams, managers, and employers by now know that the pay raise alone is not enough, in many cases to prevent the “turnover tsunami” wreaking havoc on workplaces. While on one hand, the turnover is a boon to HR Recruiters and employers looking to build up their teams, the …

HR Management: Imposter Syndrome, its impact on your team, and what you can do about it
In recent years, it seems that everybody is talking about imposter syndrome and how it shows up in their work and personal lives. But what is it, really? And how can HR help to manage it? What is imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon in which individuals doubt …
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“Great Retirement” may compound the “Great Resignation” as record numbers of employees approach retirement age
“The Great Resignation” brought many challenges to employers and HR managers alike — and HR Management and recruiting issue compounded by the record numbers of people approaching retirement age. Now, HR Managers now must cope with the “The Great Retirement” as well, with the largest approaching retirement demographic in history. …

Employer and the law: can you mandate vaccinations for your employees? In 10 out of 12 cases, the ruling was — yes.
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to many changes in Canada, including new mandatory vaccinations for employees. Many employers now require their staff to be vaccinated against the virus or face repercussions. This raises many questions about whether or not this is legal and what the consequences could be for those …

HR Recruitment: 10 most in-demand jobs in Canada in 2022 ranked from 1 to 10 with cited sources
What are the top 10 in-demand jobs for 2022 now that the pandemic is winding down? Where should you focus your efforts as a prospective in-demand employee? As HR Recruiters and HR Managers, where should you focus your efforts to fit the trends? After a rocky COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian …

HR Management and retaining employees: employers are increasing salaries to close the wage gap and remain competitive
In the face of what has been called the “Great Resignation”, what can HR Managers, employers and HR Management team do to retain valued employees? As the global pandemic seems to be easing, companies are focusing on getting back to business as usual. But when it comes to retaining talent …

HR Management: employee refusal to return to the office — or dealing with the Great Resignation
Increasingly, employers and HR Managers are handling the rising “Great Resignation” phenomenon as employees increasingly “refuse to return” to the office. COVID-19 mandates have eased around the globe as the world tentatively stops holding its breath. Employers across industries are considering calling their teams back into the physical office space. …

Moral Injuries: How HR Management and employerss can prevent and address moral injuries that result in sickness and resignation
Employers and HR Managers continue the search for strategies, tactics, policies, procedures, and programs to hold on to their top talent during the so-called “Turnover Tsunami” (also referred to as The “Great Resignation”). Data and early success stories indicate that HR Management does not necessarily have to invest in leading-edge …

Turnover Tsunami continues, survey: majority of Canadian workers thinking about switching jobs
A new survey has revealed that a majority of workers across the country are thinking about switching jobs. The survey, which was commissioned by Allstate Canada and conducted by Leger, found that 55% of workers had seriously thought about looking for a new job in the past six months. Among …

Employers Expected to Boost Salary Budget 3.4% in 2022: Survey
After nearly two years of enduring new pandemic-induced wage freeze, many employees across Canada can finally look forward to a salary bump in the months ahead. That is the indication of a new survey by Canadian consulting firm Normandin Beaudry, which found that in 2022 employers plan on increasing their …
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The “Great Resignation” a.k.a “Turnover Tsunami” continues… on both sides of the border
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen many workers in Canada resign from their jobs. This trend is often referred to as “The Great Resignation.” According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the term was first coined in the United States after 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in the year …
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HR Management: #NewNormalWorkplace — mixed responses in workplaces to removal of mask mandates; and how to prevent divisions and conflicts
The easing of COVID-19 restrictions across Canada has been met with mixed responses by individuals and organizations at a group level alike. While some have been more than happy to rip off their masks and breathe in the fresh air, many have remained cautious. This has presented a bit of …

HR Management: coping with rising mental health issues in the workplace
There are a number of nuanced challenges that an HR manager will come across over the course of their career. One of the most delicate of these is the mental health of an employee, and with everybody getting over the traumas of a life-changing pandemic, this is something that is …
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HR Management: Nearly Half of Canadian Employers Plan on Hiring in Second Quarter of 2022 (Survey)
The latest findings from the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook survey of more than 1,000 organizations across Canada found that 49 percent plan on increasing staffing in the second quarter of 2022. The results were published on March 22, 2022. Net Employment Outlook (NEO) is Surging Another key metric captured …
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