People

3 Best Practices for Managing Employees Working Remotely

by Kelley Katsanos This article was updated on Sept. 12, 2018. Work-from-home and telecommuting options come with many advantages for both employees and employers. After all, these types of working arrangements often allow for more flexible schedules and potential cost...

Changing the Game to Retain Top Talent

by Heather Jordan and Dr. Susan Hanold Retaining the best employees requires more than just performance feedback and paycheques. Today's workers have clearly articulated their expectations about flexibility, opportunity, purpose and culture, investment and growth. Culture and people strategy aren't just...
Women Still Earn a Quarter Less Than Men in Canada

Women Still Earn a Quarter Less Than Men in Canada: ADP Canada

Differences in salary, bonuses and parental leave all contribute to a compensation gap. TORONTO, MARCH 5, 2020: A substantial compensation gap persists between men and women in Canada, according to a new study by Leger Research commissioned by...

The TRUST Model: Delivering on the Promise of Employee Data Privacy

by Doug Bonderud Delivering on the promise of data-driven security for employees requires the TRUST model of communication: trust, regulation, usage, security, and technology. For employers, the evolving privacy regulation landscape — from the EU's GDPR to Brazil's LGPD to...

6 Ways to Improve Mental Health in the Workplace

by Van Lago Here's a closer look at what steps employers can take to support mental health in the workplace, from evaluating their benefits to modeling an open and healthy corporate culture. Mental health in the workplace is a critical...

Remote Employees: 3 Tips for Creating a Dynamic Working Relationship

by Kelley Katsanos Refer to these tips if you already have or are considering a remote work option for your workforce. Many small and middle market businesses have remote employees for a variety of reasons, including to save money...

6 Clear Signs Your Employees Desperately Need Financial Wellness — and How to Help...

by Craig Cohen More businesses than ever are recognizing their need for a financial wellness benefit. Three out of five companies have reported they're already focused on workers' financial needs as a business goal, reports AON. However, many employers still lack...

Revamping Your Recruitment Advertising to Maximize ROI

by Lenny Yanovskiy Recruiting advertising is everywhere – from push notifications in email inboxes to passive ads on web browsers. If you're active on LinkedIn, you've certainly seen: "Roles you may be interested in," "Relevant opportunities," "Join our winning team"…...
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Focus on These Five “Rights” to Quickly Drive Higher Levels of Engagement

by Amy Leschke-Kahle Regardless of the industry or the size of the organization, you can achieve great results by updating your approach. The research is unequivocal: engagement matters. Study after study confirms that when employees are highly engaged, productivity...
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3 Reasons to Rethink How Your Organization Uses Independent Workers

by Ben Eubanks Building an agile workforce that can adapt to changing market conditions might be the solution employers are looking for. Would your business survive if it had to rely on independent workers like freelancers and contractors to...