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Performance Improvement Plans (PIP)

One of the most common methods of addressing performance issues in the workplace, in partiuclar underperformance, is implementing a performance ...

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Performance Management

Whether you are a HR professional, manage a team, or own a business, understanding performance management and knowing how to implement it will be ...

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People management for leaders, managers and business owners

From day-to-day activities like assigning tasks, communicating objectives, and resolving conflicts, to hiring new talent and conducting performance ...

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What is leave management software?

Leave management covers a range of different types of time off work, from vacation days to sick leave and job protected absences. This is an area of ...

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Why your business should book an HR software demo today

In todays fast-paced world of work, for every modern business, staying competitive often means making sure you streamline operations, especially when ...

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Do vacation days carry over to the next year in Canada?

In this article, well answer some pressing questions employers and employees often have about their unused vacation time so you can be sure your ...

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How using a staff vacation planner can prevent burnout

Burnout can be a major cause of staff absences, as well as a range of other emotional symptoms and behavioral changes at work. While burnout is the ...

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Using seasonal workers to fill shifts during busy periods

When your business hits its busiest times of the year—whether its the holiday season, summer months, or any peak period—keeping up with customer ...

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Understanding split shifts

Let’s talk about split shifts. Whether you’re a seasoned employer or new to the game, scheduling employees can sometimes feel like a puzzle. Among ...

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How to create an efficient employee schedule?

Let’s be real—scheduling your teams’ shifts is often one of the trickiest parts of managing a business. Balancing peak hours, employee availability ...

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What are timesheets and why you should use them in your business?

As an employer, you’re likely juggling multiple tasks, from managing projects to making sure your team stays productive. Timesheets may seem like a ...

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Addressing labour shortages with the temporary foreign worker program (TFWP)

As labour shortages continue to impact many industries across Canada, employers and business owners are turning to the Temporary Foreign Worker ...

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