Topics: Employer Health Tax, Employers, employment law, Expert Series, Have You Heard?, 2019, BC, BC Employer Health Tax, BC Legislation, British Columbia, Budget, MSP, Province of BC
Topics: Employer Health Tax, Employers, employment law, Expert Series, Have You Heard?, 2019, BC, BC Employer Health Tax, BC Legislation, British Columbia, Budget, MSP, Province of BC
British Columbia is introducing a new Employer Health Tax. It was announced earlier this year that the provincial government is scrapping Medical Service Plan (MSP) premiums for British Columbians as of January 1st, 2020. This means financial savings of hundreds each year for individuals and families. It also means that businesses can scratch MSP administration off their to do list.
Topics: Expert Series, Company values, corporate culture, Culture, Employee Experience, Employer Branding, Human Resources, Recruiting, Recruitment, Recruitment Marketing, values
It seems these days that everyone is talking about employee engagement’s red-hot cousin – the company experience. Creating a compelling employee experience is quickly becoming one of the most vital aspects of a business. But what exactly is it?
We recently spoke with Eric Termuende about the need for effective interactions and touch points, and their direct implications on a company’s success. Eric Termuende is the co-founder of NoW Innovations, and his goal is to remove the negative connotation associated with work. Whether it’s consulting businesses on how to ‘rethink work’, writing, or public speaking, Eric is well-educated in the role HR and operational practices play in maintaining a successful company.
Topics: Expert Series, health, HR programs, wellness programs, work life balance, workplace, Workplace wellness, benefits, employee wellness, wellness
Wellness in the workplace. This topic is continuously evolving. Health and wellness means different things to different people – so how does a company develop a wellness program that supports all employees? What kind of tools support ongoing wellness, versus a one-time ‘quick-fix’ initiative?
Topics: Expert Series, Flexible Work, Work Environment, Working From Home, Working Remotely, Managing A Remote Team, Olark Live Chat, Remote Jobs, Remote Work, Remote Workforce
A growing trend among businesses is the integration of a remote workforce into their organizational structure. With real estate at a premium and top talent hard to find, the perks of a remote workforce are exponential. We had the opportunity to speak with Kasey Bayne, Marketing Manager for Olark Live Chat, about how to engage your remote workforce.
Topics: Expert Series, Front Line Workers, Hiring, Hourly Workers, Hourly Workforce, Interview, Recruiting, Recruitment, Retail, Retail Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Top Talent, Urban Barn, Urban Barn Hiring
With British Columbia's unemployment rate currently at the lowest in recent history, finding top talent has become increasingly challenging. During hiring, the interview process can be a daunting task - especially with talent at a premium. How long is too long? How many stages are really necessary?
Topics: Expert Series, Culture, Employer Branding, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Technology, Total Rewards
Total Rewards programs are still a relatively new concept in the HR community. With the Canadian unemployment rate at its lowest in recent history, competition for top talent among businesses is increasing. Companies are looking for ways to attract the best candidates and keep them while fostering a strong organizational culture. Developing a Total Rewards program can help!
Topics: Expert Series, Marketing, Change Management, Culture, Employee, Employer Branding, Human Resources, Merger, Real Estate, Rebrand, Strategy
Mergers and acquisitions have a bad reputation when it comes to culture and talent management. Pamela Trinh, HR Manager at MLA Canada, shares her experience managing culture after a rebrand following the merger of two real estate powerhouses: MAC Marketing Solutions and BLVD Marketing Group.
Topics: Engagement, Expert Series, HR, HR Change Management, Change, Change Management, Collaboration, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Organizational Change, Recruiting, Stakeholders
Have you ever struggled to get stakeholders bought in to a new initiative? You're not alone. We are thrilled to kick off our Future Perfect Expert Series with Ashley Hoytema, HR Generalist at AdvanTec Manufacturing Canada and former panelist at our event, Future Perfect: Humanizing the Candidate Experience.
Topics: Envol Eye, Expert Series, Feedback, Flexible, Employee Engagement, Employee Experience, Employer Brand, Employer Branding, HR Technology, HRIS, Human Resources, Recognition
Year end is often a time to reflect on what has been accomplished, and what is still left to be done upon entering the New Year. As we close out 2017, our team looks back with pride and excitement! Our Future Perfect events brought together over 200 People and Culture Leaders to discuss people challenges and the future of work. This was a year of opportunities for learning and growth, and we are so excited for what 2018 holds. We have compiled our top takeaways from 2017 with a focus on what we anticipate for 2018!