April 13, 2020

9 tips for giving employees bad news

No one likes to give bad news. The pressure is only multiplied in a business setting. Telling employees about a misstep in a poorly thought‑out way can hurt morale, productivity and the bottom line. It can also send valuable staff heading for the exits. Your company’s reputation or partner relationships may even be damaged if…

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April 6, 2020

Employee Communications in a Crisis

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has created an unexpected and tremendous amount of stress on Canadian businesses in a very short period of time. Since first recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) in early January, the global spread of the virus has lead to an increasing number of cases in Canada and subsequent containment measures…

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April 1, 2020

Business Continuity – 5 Actions You Need Today

HR Business leaders see managing a crisis as an inevitable part of their role. And this Coronavirus crisis will for sure test most of them to the limit.  It’s important for HR and business leaders to set things right today and plan ahead. Here are 5 practices you should implement during this outbreak to ensure your organization is…

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March 24, 2020

Working From Home: The New Normal

Working from home has its benefits, for many modern professionals working from home every once in a while is a luxury that our respective companies afford us.  However, given the current landscape, we are being asked to work from home as a precaution which could last for quite some time.    Here are some tips…

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