I often get asked how to manage Millennials (born after 1984 ish), as owners/mangers find ‘them’ difficult to manage, are often considered entitled and lazy. This video touches on some great points to consider, that as business owners and managers, we often miss or forget, or at least now, better understand. .....

Doug is the owner of a small business, and runs his operations on a daily basis. Six months ago, he decided to hire an Office Manager to help him with the administrative tasks within his business. Mary, a seasoned manager with a stellar background, came highly recommended from a friend. Doug was relieved to find .....

On October 19, Canadians will go to the polls for our federal election. The Canada Elections Act requires employers throughout Canada to give their employees time off to vote. Under the Act, everyone eligible to vote must have three consecutive hours to cast his or her vote on Election Day. If an employee’s hours of .....

Ah, Summer. It is that time of year where staff, management, and key decision makers, will be planning their well-deserved vacation. Although, necessary for those employees to rest and relax with family and friends, detrimental for the hiring process. What happens now that the job has been posted for two weeks’ and you already have .....

Your business is off the ground and now you’re ready to hire your very first employee. Now you’ve had some success and its time to consider hiring your first employee. Like any business decision, successful ones take planning, assessment and implementation, hiring is no different. Here are some tips to help you hire your first .....

Training employees is essential for specific purposes related to your business. Incorporating training that will develop employees for their long-term career goals can also promote job satisfaction. A more satisfied employee is likely to stay longer and be more productive while employed. A recent survey indicates that 40% of employees who receive poor job training .....

Does it sound easier to flip a coin and see who wins the toss to tackle the 100+ resumes that just came in? Easier maybe, but it is important to have a hiring manager, recruiter, or both involved. First, identify who is initially responsible and make sure they have the time to devote to this .....

An excellent blog was recently posted by Richard Branson, Virgin Group founder, about not burning your bridges when you quit a job. He states: “If you want to leave a job you are unsatisfied in for something more worthwhile, then go for it. But carefully consider your method of leaving. It may be sorely tempting .....

In too many of the organizations we have been engaged with, we find an HR group or person that is bogged down in policies, processes and red tape. They are seen as more of an obstacle employees have to deal with, rather than supportive of the employees in being successful. Combine that with Managers who .....

“You will never get a second chance to make a first impression” Will Rogers As much as employers are looking for the new employees to make a good first impression during their first few days in a new job, new employees are looking to their employers to also make a first good impression. One key .....