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Court Rules that “Dependent Contractors” are Entitled to Termination Notice
One of the most important workforce distinctions that employers must make is between employees and independent contractors. Per the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000, generally speaking employees: Do not provide their own tools, materials or equipment to do their work. Are paid a fixed rate (e.g. salary) that is not […]
Temporary Staffing in the Multigenerational Workplace
While more than one generation in a workplace is nothing new, today’s workplace is likely to consist of at least three generations of workers at any time: “Baby Boomers” born between the end of WW II and the early 1960’s currently make up the oldest segment of workers now that the “Silent […]
Preparing for a New Hire – Checklist [Downloadable Document]
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Webinars – Time Wasters or a Great Learning Tool?
How many webinars have you attended? I have to admit that I haven’t attended many. I have participated in one as the moderator but typically I have found that the majority are really trying to sell me something. How do you know if the webinar that you are signing up […]
Setting Annual Business Goals with Mission, Vision and Values in Mind
Hard to believe it is the start of another New Year. Reflecting on the things that need to be done at this time of the year… establishing business goals and developing strategic business plans always sit at the top of the list. So, how do most Company Presidents start this […]
How to Make Sure Your HR Metrics Measure The Impact on the Bottom Line
Many business managers, business owners and executives rely on various business metrics to stay on track for attaining business goals and ensuring proper execution of plans, tasks and projects. Most of the business metrics focus on accounting and financials with limited integration of HR metrics, these include: ROIs, operating costs, […]
Timing Employee Termination
So, you’ve made the decision to terminate an employee…..now what?? Ending the employment relationship in this fashion is one of the most daunting tasks for Managers and Business Owners. There are, however, several proactive steps that you can take to ensure the process is handled properly, professionally and with consideration […]
How to Avoid Costly Legal Action Caused by Co-worker(s) Harassment
There has always been a clear understanding that employers are held responsible for the actions of their managers and supervisors in matters concerning harassment in the workplace. Whether an employer knew that there was harassment going or not, if they do not take action upon learning of the complaint, they […]