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January 2020 – The Most Unexpected Workplace Trend Coming in 2020: the Return of the Liberal Arts Major
The pace of technological change isn't going to slow down anytime soon, but some contradictory voices are now arguing that doesn't mean everyone should become a coder or engineer. On the contrary, some are now ready to predict that 2020 will be the year demand for traditional liberal arts majors makes a major rebound.
Tis the Season for Office Holiday Parties
December is packed with office parties and long festive lunches. Many of these parties involve the consumption of alcohol. And while we want our employees to enjoy themselves, we also know that over consumption of alcohol can quickly lead to problems. As employers, we are obligated to make sure the workplace is safe; this extends to venues and gatherings occurring offsite and after hours.
The Essential Employee Gift Guide
Here’s the thing: gifts for your team are gestures. They’re meant to convey a little gratitude and remind your people that you care about them. No one really expects a holiday present to materially change their life, they just want to know their bosses give a damn. (That said, some cash or a bonus could materially change someone’s month.)
October 2019: Legal Buzz
According to the Employment Standards Act of BC, non-management employees are entitled to receive 1 ½ times their regular pay after 8 hours a day or after 40 hours a week. They are entitled to double their regular pay after 12 hours a day. (Note: The law permits for averaging agreements but they must be compliant with the legislation.)
5 Conversation Questions the Most Interesting People Will Always Ask
5 Conversation Questions the Most Interesting People Will Always Ask
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You’ve been there countless times. You walk into a networking
September 2019: Legal Buzz
Do you have salaried employees or employees who work the same number of hours each day? Employers are often surprised to hear that they have an obligation to keep a daily record of hours, even for people whose hours don’t fluctuate.
Why smart employers focus on employee happiness
There are many surveys and key indicators that this is also the time of year when unhappy or disengaged employees start to look for a new job. For that reason alone, this is a great time to take a look at how you’re engaging and retaining your employees, are they happy?
Onboarding: How Important Is It?
Bringing in new talent requires the planning and investment and great leaders take responsibility for effective on boarding. They know that employees need to become immersed in the culture in order for them to flourish, maximize their strengths and perform at their best.
The Cost of Ignoring HR From Human Resource Experts
I realized that many employers don’t have an HR person, or department they can rely on to ensure that things like employee engagement and retention, leadership development, development of HR best practices and policies, etc are happening within their companies.