Have you implemented or re-implemented safety plans for your practice in 2022 for COVID-19? Effective January 7, 2022, BC announced that businesses are once again required to implement (or re-implement) COVID Safety Plans. Businesses will need to ensure that they have a valid written policy addressing COVID and that they are properly observing COVID-19 protocols
Written by Geoffrey Howard, Founder and PrincipalHoward Employment Law The BC government passed amendments to the Employment Standards Act (ESA) which allowed the government to impose mandatory paid sick leave days for all employers earlier this year. After conducting a survey of employees and employers, the BC government has announced that, starting January 1st, 2022, all employees
A workplace may “tick all the boxes” but does it feel right when you walk inside? Much like house hunting, a lot is riding on ‘the right feel’. Creating a welcoming, comprehensive onboarding process can truly help a business’ chances of getting it right. You want the employee to feel welcome and valued, to know you care about their success and
Written by Debbie Aarons, Senior HR & Leadership Development Consultant, Vertical Bridge HR It’s fall, the start of the new school year and back to work is looking a little different than usual. Over the past 18 months we have seen leaders adapt their styles to manage their teams. Now as we enter another phase, leaders
Written by Sandra Reder President and Founder of Health Bridge HR As the light at the end of the tunnel gets closer and closer, there is a lot of “buzz” around offices and in social circles about where people want to go for their vacations. Employers can expect there to be a large influx of employees
These Best Workplaces listened and acted to support their employees in these five basic but infinitely helpful ways. Written by Graham Winfrey, Inc.com Benefits trump perks in a pandemic. Novel, creative perks can make a company a fun place to work, but this past year, many of the nation’s top employers swapped the fully stocked fridges and
The past year has been an agent of the Michelangelo effect, forcing people to confront who they really are. Now that the end of the pandemic is in sight, it’s the perfect opportunity for a life tune-up. Written by Jessica Stillman, Inc.com The pandemic has changed how we work, where we live, and how we socialize. But
The path to creating a great team and organization starts here. Written by Marcel Schwantes, Inc.com Chief executives and heads of HR have been wrestling for years with the question, “How can I create a great workplace?” To answer that question, follow the evidence. The research asserts that leaders in those so-called “best companies” lean heavily on that
The greatest indicator of your achievements, according to the Oracle of Omaha. Written by Marcel Schwantes, Inc.com Warren Buffett is not often wrong when it comes to making investment decisions. The Oracle of Omaha’s sage-like wisdom and hard-hitting truth-telling have also transcended industries and generations and cultures. Most of the time, if we hold up the mirror to face our own reality, Buffett
When the need for workplace investigations arise, it is important to be prepared to conduct the investigation quickly, thoughtfully, and proactively.
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