Employee fraud and theft are on the rise in Canadian workplaces. The CBC reported in 2017 that employee theft cost Canadian businesses $1.4 billion, with over half a million thefts occurring without employers even noticing. The problem has only gotten worse in the...
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8 Employee Benefits Questions to Ask When Starting a New Job
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...
Can an Employer Change Your Pay Without Notice?
If you have been in the workforce for years, you might have had to deal with a reduction in pay. Sometimes, employers will justify cutting an employee’s pay rate by using that cut to avoid layoffs. But, on other occasions, a boss might not provide any explanation at...
9 Questions to Ask Yourself About Implementing Changes in the Workplace
Companies often change their practices for various reasons. Whether the business needs to scale operations to adjust for business growth or implement practices to accommodate new services, changes within a company are almost inevitable. Unfortunately, some business...
Why Do Contractors Get Paid More in Canada?
It’s no secret that independent contractors make more money than company employees in Canada. But why? Most employers prefer to hire an independent contractor because it means less paperwork and no payroll. Employers are also off the hook for employee benefits...
How Does Networking Help Your Business: Best Practices
When company leaders plan to promote their business, they usually think in terms of marketing and advertising. However, regularly networking with other companies is another essential — and often misunderstood — part of gaining a place in the industry. How does...
What You Need to Know About Employee Assistance Programs
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...
What Does Burnout Feel Like? Signs, Causes and Prevention
Employee productivity in Canada and the rest of the world is rising, thanks to flexible work schedules, remote work options, and more. Unfortunately, this rise in productivity comes at a high cost—worker burnout. What does burnout feel like? Let’s explore that a bit,...
Manulife Vitality And It’s Incredible Incentive Program
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...
Four Ways to Cultivate a Positive and Productive Work Environment
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...