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The Business of Holidays – To Bonus or Not

Long, long ago, in a fiscally confident time, employers would share the company good fortune and offer their employees Holiday Bonuses.  However, given the economy, what will employers do this year?  Can they afford to give Holiday Bonuses?  Is it even a good idea?  Why exactly do some companies continue to give, or even contemplate […]

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Remembrance Day 2015

Wednesday, November 11 is Remembrance Day; an occasion to honour and remember Canada’s veterans.  This year the Royal Canadian Legion has chosen to recognize Canada’s Aboriginal Veterans and the significant contribution they have made.  To this end, the Royal Canadian Legion is issuing a commemorative Aboriginal inspired pin. For a variety of reasons, Remembrance Day […]

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It’s Not A Termination, It’s Alumni Building

“I feel more like an Alumni than someone who just go fired”! – Terminated employee at the conclusion of the termination meeting.   Terminating an employee, or group of employees as the case may be, is not a pleasant experience for either party.  It’s even a little less pleasant when termination(s) isn’t based on poor […]

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