Each generation has different life experiences and therefore key characteristics that drive their motivation. So, before throwing money in attempt to get the most of your workforce spend a little time understanding them. Start-ups need to get the most of their employees given their lean nature. Start-ups frequently ask what motives employees? Too often the […]
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There’s an election coming! Do you know your obligations?
By Tanya Sieliakus on 2015/08/14 in advice, Employee policies, Events, human resources, News, Policies, Small Business
The Harper government has called a federal government election for October 19, 2015. That gives businesses roughly 11 weeks to understand their electoral obligations. So what are employers’ obligations? By law, everyone who is eligible to vote must have three (3) consecutive hours to cast their vote on election day. If your hours of work […]
Vacation: Demystifying Your Obligations Under Law
By Tanya Sieliakus on 2015/06/22 in advice, compensation, Employee policies, human resources, Policies, Regulations, Small Business
This month in our Wednesday Webinar we talked about the differences between vacation time off and vacation pay as we’ve encountered many client who are confused that these are actually two very distinct, separate topics under the Nova Scotia Labour Standards Code. As summer is now upon us we thought it was timely to talk […]