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 day. One day I’m hopefully optimistic of the future, the next I can’t imagine living in a world where people are scared of each other. A worlds where mandatory testing is required before entering a […]
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 love to do that but we just don’t have the time.” Every. Day. Now you do! #HRwins 1) Define your company values. According to the talent giant Linkedin “Core values are what support […]
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 clearly defined, standards and best practices have been established, firm timelines set (I love a good deadline) and feedback flows freely. When I’m in a situation where one or all of these elements are missing, […]
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 around health benefits during COVID-19 and what resources are available to employers and employees during this time. There is a particular focus on mental health and how we can help a remote workforce stay mentally […]
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 write a personal piece on our experience during these recent times. I must admit I am not a fan of writing or sharing personal stuff. Heck, I barely have any posts on my social media […]
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 share about the unrealistic expectations I put on myself for my “mat leave” and returning to work as a self employed person. (And one day, I will write it.) Who doesn’t want to read another […]
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 weeks due to COVID-19? Are you wondering what to do when you’ve been laid off? Know this: you aren’t alone. It’s normal now to feel scared, overwhelmed and judgemental of yourself, others and how we […]
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 navigating the Work Share Program. Although it has been in place for a while, there have been special measures added in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, It is now considered a key tool in the […]
Social Distancing V’s Social Isolation
“Social Distancing” and “Social Isolation.” With the focus on human to human interactions we are looking at the difference between the two. There is potentially a massive shift to a majoritively short term, remote workforce on the horizon. With that comes a slew of HR concerns, outside of just the operational HR. Italy took dramatic […]