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Staff Scheduling
For your company to run efficiently and hassle-free each day, you need staff to perform tasks. It’s vitally important that you have enough staff assigned to cover any upcoming busy periods, for example, weekends or vacations. Not having enough staff scheduled could lead to a…
Domestic Workers
Throughout the world, people are often hired to look after someone’s children or to take care of the family home – and this is no different in Canada. However, when hiring these employees, you need to be aware of the rules and employment rights you should adhere to. Domestic…
Retail Workers
Over two million people are working in retail in Canada, with a significant increase in retail workers during the holidays. Before hiring staff for your retail business, it’s key you understand the employment rights which you need to stick to. Failure to pay your staff…
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Rotating Shift
If you run a business that operates 15, 16, or even 24 hours a day, you are always going to need employees to work. You may inevitably need…
Split Shift
If you are a business that has rush periods throughout the day and employees sitting idle during the quiet periods, you can easily implement…
Seasonal Workers
Many employers look for temporary help to meet the demands during a busy period, for example during the holidays. Hiring seasonal workers…
Employee Recognition
Employee recognition can help you with employee retention, reduce turnover and improve your workplace culture. Recognition helps employees…
Workplace Conflicts
Workplace conflict is unavoidable in any work environment. It can happen instantaneously and without warning. Not resolving conflict can…
Christmas Bonuses
As the holidays approach and the year ends, many employers want to reward their employees with bonuses for their hard work and dedication…
Compassionate Care Leave
Employees in Canada have a right to take a job-protected leave when caring for gravely ill family members. Each province has their own…
Recruitment Methods for Employers
Hiring employees is crucial for the success of your business. You want to recruit the most talented employees that align with your company’s…
Who Enforces Labour Standards
Providing your staff with a safe place to work, paying them correctly, and making sure they take the right number of breaks is essential for…
Tips and Gratuities
Receiving tips from customers is one of the major benefits of working in some industries. Waiters/waitresses, taxi drivers, baristas, and…
Continuity of Employment
Businesses can change ownership from time to time, but what happens to employees once this happens is extremely important. The last thing…
Reprisals
Occasionally, an employee may raise a concern surrounding their job role, happiness, or management. This is completely normal for any…