HR Support

According to a survey conducted by the HRPA earlier this year, 53% of employers have implemented a hiring freeze across Ontario due to our current Covid-19 situation (HRPA, 2020). A hiring freeze occurs when an employer decides to stop hiring and onboarding new employees for all non-essential positions. This practice helps reduce a company’s overhead […]

The Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA)  defines wrongful dismissal as a termination for illegal reasons, such as violation of a contractual breach, existing labour laws, or anti-discrimination regulations. For example, an employee who is terminated based on their gender, ethnicity, disability, or marital status, constitutes wrongful dismissal. Furthermore, acts of retaliation (reprimanding or terminating an employee after

An employer cannot demand an employee to dress a certain way unless related to a company dress code (standard company uniform, protective gear, etc.), or if an employee’s attire is reasonably offensive to the public (showing nudity, subjected to sexualized clothing, etc.) However, employers reserve the right to regulate their company dress code policy, as

Certain job positions require workers with tangible experience. About 2/3 of employers reject candidates because they cannot clearly articulate their abilities. Although colleges and universities focus on helping individuals develop soft skills, employers remain firm on wanting employees with practical skills, knowledge, and experiences. One of the best ways to encourage practical skills and knowledge

An employment contract (commonly referred to as an employment offer letter) is a legally binding agreement between an employer (or union) and an individual. This document is used to establish the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of the two parties. More specifically, employment contracts are drafted to outline all terms of viable employment, including salary, probationary

HR functions play an essential role in driving operational performances, employee development, and achieving an organization’s strategic goals. Many business owners now see the importance of human resources and wish to hire HR professionals to join their team. However, there is much contemplation between hiring an in-house HR Manager or outsourcing all human resources support

A resume is one of the most common self-marketing materials that outline a professional’s educational background, previous work experiences, and highlighted skills relevant to the prospective job. The quality of your resume makes the first impression of you to potential employers. The goal of this document is to give the idea that you stand out

“50% of businesses fail miserably by refusing to implement HR into their organization” (Price, 2020). Causes of failure include not having the right team, high churn rate, continuous organizational problems, cash-flow problems, lack of business plan and strategy, etc. HR functions play an essential role in driving operational performances, employee development, and achieving an organization’s

Counter-productive work behaviour often refers to an employee’s conduct that undermines their professional performance. This kind of behaviour can come in various forms (e.g., absenteeism, belligerence. tardiness, workplace violence, drug and alcohol abuse, etc.). It can ultimately impact the quality of work produced by the employee in question and negatively affect the productivity of other

A resume is one of the most common self-marketing materials that outline a professional’s educational background, work experiences, and highlighted skills relevant to the prospective job. Another similar self-marketing material is the Curriculum Vitae (commonly referred to as the CV), which documents in-depth details about a professional’s achievements and career biography. The term Curriculum Vitae