Feel fatigued? Your employees might be, too. In some workplaces, working through physical ailments, chronic stress, or a general lack of wellbeing is normalized. Environments that embrace “hustle culture” may even encourage and commend individuals who put work before personal wellbeing. Even when companies have policies in place to protect the health and safety of […]
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Consider this scenario: An employee requests vacation time, but unfortunately you need to deny it. Then, surprisingly, the employee calls out sick for those same days you denied them as vacation. A bit suspicious, right? Reaction Suspicious circumstances like that are not uncommon in the workplace, and many employers believe they cannot request proof or […]
Many employees view HR professionals as enforcers of policies rather than protectors of employees, which can lead to mistrust and alienation. This perception is not unfounded, as surveys show that a significant portion of employees distrust their HR representatives and feel uncomfortable discussing sensitive topics with them. However, building genuine trust with employees is key to changing this perception. In high-trust organizations, employees feel safe to bring up ideas and problems, which can increase innovation and financial performance. Download our FREE Guide to Cultivating Trust in the Workplace to learn how to lead by example, establish yourself as a reliable expert, and increase your communication and visibility.
If you look around your workplace today, it likely looks a lot different than it did a few years ago. The needs of your employees and business are always evolving, and whether that means you’re making small or big changes, it’s important that your company policies reflect these shifts. HR policies help protect the rights […]
Many remote work arrangements were hastily implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and left employers little time to update their health and safety policies. Many organizations are planning to make these arrangements permanent and need to rethink their health and safety policies for remote work.
It can be challenging to talk about money, and when it comes to negotiating an employee’s compensation, the process can be time-consuming and stressful for all parties involved. Employees are seeking fair compensation and want to feel valued for the experience and skills they bring. At the same time, employers need to keep expenses within budget and protect their bottom line.
When we talk about racism and other forms of discrimination, we tend to think of it as a global issue and ignore the grassroots implications on everyday life. These discriminatory traits can creep into the workplace in the form of microaggressions and can be extremely harmful to your workplace environment and affect employee morale.
Last month, Canadians celebrated our diversity with occasions including National Indigenous History Month, Pride Month, Black Lives Matter Month, and Canadian Multiculturalism Day. These occasions encourage us to both celebrate our achievements and reflect on the need for continuing change in our society, including our workplaces.
Your organization has implemented an employee feedback survey and now the results are in. So, what comes next? Employee feedback can give you valuable insight into different areas of your organization, like company culture, employee satisfaction, wellbeing, and more. You’re probably eager to dive into the results, and we’ll get to those soon! But there are some important steps you should take once the survey closes. Before you begin analysing the results, here are four quick tips to keep in mind.
