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Supporting Employees Who Have Caregiving Responsibilities Is a Healthy Business Decision

Supporting Employees Who Have Caregiving Responsibilities Is a Healthy Business Decision

employee is suddenly missing deadlines, often leaving the workplace early, and the work quality has suffered as they have seemed distracted and unengaged. You schedule a discussion to review the uncharacteristic behavior — only to then learn they have been struggling to care for an elderly parent who's battling a terminal illness.
Understanding the Signs Your Employee Is About to Leave

Understanding the Signs Your Employee Is About to Leave

Discover how data can be used to predict if and when an employee may decide to leave your organization. By knowing what to track, employers can start preparing ahead of an employee departure — and perhaps even fix underlying issues before employees decide to leave.
Solving for Talent Shortages: 5 Strategies to Boost Employee Retention

Solving for Talent Shortages: 5 Strategies to Boost Employee Retention

The Great Resignation is underway, but with the right approach to understanding staff needs and addressing key concerns, it's possible to minimize the impact of changing workplace expectations.
Virtual Onboarding Done Right

Virtual Onboarding Done Right

The onboarding process is a defining step in the employee-employer relationship because first impressions are paramount. How you welcome a new hire and incorporate them into your company impacts engagement and productivity, measures if the role is a good fit, and determines if the employee envisions a future with the organization.
8 Keys to Creating an Effective Employee Handbook

8 Keys to Creating an Effective Employee Handbook

Whether you're starting from scratch or updating an existing employee handbook, following these steps will help improve the end result.
Mental Wellness Support from a Surprising Source: Why and How to Prioritize Mental Health at Work

Mental Wellness Support from a Surprising Source: Why and How to Prioritize Mental Health...

As more people have struggled with mental health over the past year, organizations are looking for ways to best support their employees. From resource toolkits to team building, read on for strategies to prioritize mental wellness and why it's a good idea to do so.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Using Data to Understand What's Working and What Needs Work

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Using Data to Understand What’s Working and What Needs Work

The best place to start with all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives is with understanding your workforce demographics so you can assess and prioritize what to do and where to focus. But general organizational census data is only the start.
7 Steps to Protect Employees, Manage Business Risk and Maintain Engagement

7 Steps to Protect Employees, Manage Business Risk and Maintain Engagement

Review these immediate, near-term and long-term steps to see which may be helpful to your business right now and in the future.
The Newest Business Necessity: Effective Remote Employee Feedback

The Newest Business Necessity: Effective Remote Employee Feedback

The almost overnight presence of a huge remote workforce has prompted HR professionals in Canada to refocus, re-evaluate and innovate. This is especially apparent when it comes to performance management and remote employee feedback.
Remote But Not Alone: Maintaining a Positive Work-From-Home Culture

Remote But Not Alone: Maintaining a Positive Work-From-Home Culture

More than ever, it's essential to keep employees engaged and make sure they know they are not on an island.