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July 3, 2020
Podcasts Refresh and recharge with these suggested podcasts – we’ve included one for everyone. Happier with Gretchen Rubin. Sharing insights, strategies, stories and tips that help...
June 12, 2020
As employers, we have been asked to address a range of new requests from employees as a result of the pandemic – and this will only...
June 4, 2020
Last week, we had the opportunity to sit down (virtually) with Celeste Warren to chat about personal wellness and resilience. Celeste is a Leadership and Wellness...
June 2, 2020
We had a candidate walk off a job-site in April and refuse to return until we could guarantee their 100% safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. And...
May 26, 2020
As businesses across Canada start to re-open (or at least consider the notion of re-opening), employees are looking to their leaders with many questions: What do...
May 15, 2020
Our company culture is one of the most important attributes of our firm. We were an 80% on-site company prior to COVID-19 so it was easy...
May 15, 2020
Sharing unique ideas and activities that your team can adopt to preserve and strengthen your culture in a virtual environment. Here are a few initiatives our...
May 13, 2020
Curious about the context of what a return to on-site work may feel like, we asked 36,242 professionals in Canada to share their current experiences and...
May 5, 2020
Our nation, and the world, has been thrown into a state where every element of our safety is being poked and prodded. Consider that the virus...
May 4, 2020
Last week we conducted a casual survey. We asked 36,242 professionals who worked mostly on-site pre-COVID how they felt about the economy opening back up. Thank...
May 1, 2020
Video interviews have been around for years. But we can all agree there’s been an increase in the volume as a result of COVID-19. And with...
April 24, 2020
There are over 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide who are celebrating Ramadan in an entirely new way this year. Typically family and friends would gather in their...
April 23, 2020
We’ve included 25 possible questions for you to choose from for your employee engagement survey. Our Experience Our survey included 5 statements to rate and 2...
April 23, 2020
Offering gratitude to team members and employees is something most leaders are continually striving to do. Somehow, in the fast pace of everyday business, it’s easy...
April 23, 2020
Virtual meetings can be so powerful in that we save travel time, are more likely to be focused on the agenda items as opposed to small...
April 21, 2020
Getting a pulse on your workforce in the middle of a pandemic might sound unreasonable. We were skeptical too. But these are uncharted waters. No employer...
April 17, 2020
Being stuck at home doesn’t mean giving up your workout routine! Gyms and fitness studios all over Canada have been offering virtual options for you to...
April 16, 2020
Like you, we miss our favourite local spots. We’re waiting for the day we can get back to the gym and yoga studio, get our pet...
April 9, 2020
Now is a great time to learn something new, or sharpen your skills in a certain area. Take advantage of these free online learning resources available...
April 9, 2020
BREAKING NEWS: The Easter Bunny has been deemed an essential service….phew! Now it’s time to get creative with ways to celebrate. This year, why not plan...
April 6, 2020
Proper home office ergonomics help prevent injuries, ensure pain-free motion and maintain your overall health. Changing tasks, standing up, stretching and looking away from the screen,...
April 4, 2020
There’s never been a better time to discuss home ergonomics. With millions of Canadians now working from home, employers need to be present to their employees’...
March 31, 2020
If you’re looking for ways to give back, now’s the time! And that doesn’t have to mean financial support. Food banks need our donations now more...
March 30, 2020
Last week we experienced what all employers are fearful of right now. We had a candidate who was working on-site at a client office call to...
March 28, 2020
With kids home from school and daycare, many parents are looking activities to keep them educated and entertained. Many of our team members are experiencing the...
March 27, 2020
As we all practice social distancing, we need to get creative with how we can connect with family, friends and colleagues. Here are some tips on...
March 26, 2020
Mental health is on everyone’s mind right now. We may be feeling fear, stress, worry, or isolation – this is natural in a situation that is...
March 24, 2020
What we’re seeing with COVID-19 is something none of us have lived before. It’s a time of uncertainty and change, which can trigger mental health concerns...
March 23, 2020
What we know as of April 9, 2020… The impacts of COVID-19 are being felt by many across Canada. Below is a summary of information and...
March 22, 2020
If work from home is not possible and you have team members onsite, we have prepared tips and actions you can take to keep everyone’s safety...
March 21, 2020
Many of our clients were asking for a copy of our Pandemic Plan. Although we had a detailed Business Continuity Plan, the components specific to a...
March 20, 2020
We’ve been receiving many questions from our clients regarding COVID-19. Our CEO, Kathryn Tremblay, sat down to personally answer a few of these questions. Topics include...
March 19, 2020
As of Tuesday, March 17th, our team has moved to a remote workforce. We’re open for business, responding to your calls, emails, and video conferences. We’re...