Insights and Innovations for Building Better Workplaces
We learn something on every engagement, and we share it here. This is where we pass on practical guidance across recruitment, people operations, compensation, and workforce planning, so you can build a stronger workplace without starting from scratch.
Immigration Update March 2021. IEC 2021
The 2021 IEC pools are now open for individuals looking to live or work in Canada temporarily. IEC is a
Hiring for skill over experience
Hiring for skill over experience? Here’s why: “Service industry work develops the ‘soft skills’ recruiters talk about on LinkedIn —
The Hybrid workplace ~ What is it??
The Hybrid workplace is where your employees can shift seamlessly from remote working to in-office working and back again, somewhat
Accommodating Employees Returning to the Office
The Future of Work Series. Part 1: The Return to the Office. Accommodating employees returning to the office who’d rather
Why help Permanent Residence Applications?
Retaining Your Competitive Advantage- Work Permits and Permanent Residence Applications In light of the ongoing pandemic, the retention of employees
Sales Compensation De-Mystified
Sales compensation seems to have a mystic aura around it. For SMB’s that are growing fast and looking to add
Diversity and Inclusion. What are you doing?
Respect, diversity, and inclusion have always been a topic of discussion around HR tables, specifically, diversity and inclusion in the
Return to Work: Considerations for Designing your Philosophy.
Your organization’s return to work philosophy and execution, requires detailed planning and in depth considerations. What are the needs of
From Work from Home to Work from Anywhere.
The past few weeks have seen a lot of employers shift to Work From Home (WFH) arrangements for the first
How to Return to Work Safely
We want to get you back to working safely during COVID. As different parts of the world prepare to return
Happy Birthday BLANKSLATE! An open letter to the BLANKSLATE Team.
Happy Birthday BLANKSLATE! An open letter to the BLANKSLATE Team. To all of the BLANKSLATE Team members past, present and
How Will We Return to Work Post COVID?
How will we return to work post COVID? Have you started preparing to come back? Are you ready to reopen
Health & Safety: Hygiene and Disease Prevention in the Workplace FAQs
Health & Safety: Hygiene and Disease Prevention in the Workplace FAQs As an employer, what is my main responsibility from
5 Canadian Economic Response Plan Options for Employers:
5 Canadian Economic Response Plan Options for Employers: We are frequently asked about which economic response plan options for employers
A Personal Note by Tricia Gilliss: The Up’s & Down’s of Isolation.
How are you handling this time of isolation? The answer to the question is actually different for me every single
5 Quick #HRWins you can do right now.
5 Quick #HRWin you can do right now. How many times do we hear our clients say “Oh we would
A personal note written by Alissa Bakker: I just don’t like remote work.
Remote work doesn’t work for me. Your quintessential Type A personality. I thrive in a structured environment where expectations are
Benefits, Health Resources and Wellness during Covid-19
Health Resources, Benefits and Wellness during Covid-19 In the last couple of weeks we have fielded a number of questions
A personal note written by Monica Alcerreca: Adjusting to the ‘New Normal’
A personal note written by Monica Alcerreca – Adjusting to the ‘new normal’ Our amazing She-EO encouraged us to
Impacts of COVID-19 on Immigration FAQ
The impacts of COVID-19 on immigration have caused unprecedented changes to Canadian Immigration (and the world) over the past two
A personal note written by Izzie Egan: Leadership and being real in the time of COVID-19.
My team has been asking me to write a blog on being an entrepreneur and being a new mum. Or
UPDATED April 22nd 2020. COVID 19 Wage Subsidy – Details for Employers
NOTE: Updated April 22nd 2020 The news we have been waiting for has been released. Here is what we
You’ve been laid off: Are you ok?
You’ve been laid off: Are you ok? Are you one of the million Canadians laid off in the past few
Navigating The Work Share Program.
Navigating a Work Share Program and what to consider. In recent days we have fielded a lot of questions about
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