HR BLOG

If you’ve ever found yourself sorting through a collection of business cards after a networking event, only to find that most of them have inaccurate job titles, you know how frustrating it can be to try and decipher someone’s actual job responsibilities. It’s even more frustrating when you’re a recruiter […]

Payroll is a fundamental element of any business, and while it may seem like a simple (ok, not that simple) mechanical or mathematical action, it plays a role in company culture. When employees feel like they have to double-check their paystubs and verify all of their income and taxes – […]

When most people think about DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in the workplace, they think about things like hiring quotas or discrimination training. DEI is about so much more than that. DEI is about creating a workplace environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. It’s about understanding and appreciating […]

It’s no surprise to HR Managers that employees are bringing this increased stress — lingering effects of the pandemic — into the workplace, although recent data indicate significant increases in workplace aggression. A recent study by Lifeworks that surveyed 3,000 Canadians found that 20% of them have experienced increased aggression […]

One thing that the pandemic made painfully clear is how unprepared we are as a country to deal with any sort of widespread health crisis or even just a few sick people in the workplace at a time. Workers have sometimes been forced to choose between coming to work sick […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]