Developing leadership skills is essential whether you’re already in a leadership position or you want to take on more leadership responsibilities in your career. We’ve all heard some people described as “natural-born leaders,” but a good leader is often made, not...
First-time managers have a difficult job, and there are many common mistakes leaders make as they’re getting their feet set. Identifying those errors and working to correct them can be the most significant difference between a thriving work environment and a...
A company’s success depends on its employees. Industry leaders in Canada understand this and invest a great deal of energy, resources, and money into hiring and retaining top talent. As a company manager, you work hard to attract quality employees by offering...
Although the government of Canada and many employers take steps to protect the physical health of employees, the modern workplace is still a stressful place. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has identified several stressors in the...
Most Canadian employers offer expansive and diverse insurance plans to their employees. However, not every insurance program is the same. Some plans will offer different benefits and access to services than others. That is why, when beginning a new job, you...
Take control of your wellbeing by learning about the various health care options available to independent contractors! As a Canadian citizen or legal resident, you have access to free, standard healthcare through your provincial plan, regardless of your employment...
In tough economic times, most businesses start looking at cutting costs to survive. While employee benefits offer significant advantages, they’re also expensive and increasingly costly to maintain. But before you start cutting employee perks, you should consider...
In addition to most group benefits plans, an add on, or extra benefit is the EAP (Employee Assistance Program). In the wake of COVID-19 mental health is on the rise and EAP can help with coping mechanisms on a variety of different levels. Table of Contents What Is an...
If prevention is more effective than a cure for our overall health, why do so many insurance programs ignore preventive care? Manulife Vitality pairs health insurance with an app designed to encourage the development and practice of healthy habits. While not insurance...
You may have worked in an office with clock-watching, foot-dragging employees. Yet at other companies, perhaps you’ve found that team members are cheerful, productive, and eager to work with management and ownership. Cultivating a positive and productive work...
