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Capacity Isn’t Constant: How Employers Can Support Employees Through Life’s Challenges
We often talk about employee performance as though it exists in a vacuum -steady, predictable, and consistent. But the truth is, our capacity for work fluctuates, often significantly, depending on what life throws our way. Whether it’s the joy of [...]
When are workplace investigations required?
Wondering when to conduct a formal investigation in the workplace? In this post, we will share when a complaint or issue must be investigated to ensure complaints are handled fairly, comply with legal requirements, and maintain a positive work environment. [...]
Radical Candor: A Feedback Framework to Build High-Performing Teams
When I was young, my mother often told me (as many mothers do), “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” Twenty years later, I can confidently say that this mantra doesn’t hold up well [...]
Rethinking Parental Leave for Fathers
Rethinking Parental Leave for Fathers With Father’s Day around the corner, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on how organizations can support all parents, fathers included, through equitable parental leave policies. Parental Leave top-ups are when employers supplement Employment Insurance [...]
Pride in Practice: 4 Practical Strategies for 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Your Workplace
Every June in Canada, many organizations proudly change their logos to rainbows and share messages of support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. While visibility during Pride Month is important, that’s not all it takes when it comes to creating sustainable change. [...]
New Workplace Safety Rules Coming to Nova Scotia – What Small Businesses Need to Know
Effective September 1, 2025, important updates to Nova Scotia’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act will come into effect – And many small businesses may not be aware of them yet. If your organization doesn’t have an HR team, you’re [...]