Date: July 7, 2021
This session will provide participants with the skills required to identify and resolve problems using innovative and effective techniques. Participants will learn how to seek out the core causes to specific problems, rather than the symptoms, and be provided with methods to address those core issues. Through this session, participants will also learn how to tap into their creativity to help them work towards the most effective solutions.
Date: August 19, 2021
Join MaxPeople’s session for the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario) on “Leading Through Change”. This program will provide participants with important tools to be able to lead with greater vision and become agile in these changing times. Participants learn how to motivate and engage employees to work towards the company’s new direction while strategizing to overcome any challenges encountered in the change process.
Dates: September 21 & 22, 2021
This seminar highlights a broad range of human resources issues and pitfalls, and provides participants with a high-level overview of provincial legislation and current issues as it pertains to the employee-employer relationship in Ontario.
The content takes you through the employee lifecycle, beginning with recruiting and hiring, through to termination. Along the way, the instructor will provide you with practical guidance on best practices based on his experience in the HR and finance function areas in small- to medium-sized companies. The information in this seminar is not intended to replace the need for competent legal advisors but rather to help you to identify HR issues and provide some guidance that might allow you as a financial or accounting executive to help steer your organization away from trouble.
This article takes a critical look at four major themes of 2020 that will have a lasting impact on organizations for 2021 and beyond.
This year has been challenging so here are great virtual holiday ideas for you and your employees to close out the year on a positive note.
As employers, proactively supporting employee mental health in the workplace is more important now than ever, as the impact of the pandemic continues to pose new challenges for businesses and employees. Overnight, we saw a need to adapt to a new way of living and working. According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), only 32% of Canadian employees feel their organization’s leaders are addressing mental health in the workplace, and this number continues to rise as fears surrounding “what will come next” beyond this pandemic grow.
The traditional five-day, 40-hour workweek has long been regarded as the “standard” for operational efficiency and consistency. However, the advancement of technology in the workplace has provided the opportunity for scheduling flexibility and “work from home” options. Consequently, employers must now weigh the merits of a flexible workplace environment. As a Human Resources and Employment Law firm, we work with various employers with mindsets ranging from traditional to progressive as we explore new trends and find creative solutions that fit their workplace. Here is what we are hearing and seeing.
Nothing is more toxic and contagious than workplace drama. Whether it stems from a tyrannical manager, vindictive co-workers, or overall organizational disarray; workplace drama can be extremely damaging to employee morale and productivity. If ignored, a toxic workplace plagued by drama and disorganization can manifest into a serious problem for both the employee and the employer. Therefore, it is crucial to recognize the warning signs of toxicity before your company culture is permanently infected.
In the eyes of the employee, acts that qualify as employee absenteeism are usually considered harmless or unavoidable. However, persistent workplace absenteeism is a worrisome behaviour that can be detrimental to an organization’s goals. The key to managing absenteeism is to find a balance between what is right and fair to the employee while meeting the needs of the business.
Often, individuals skip steps in the creative problem-solving process. The key to finding a creative solution is to follow a 3 Step Process for Problem Solving. These steps include defining the real problem, exploring different solutions and making the best decision.
