In Canada, nearly all Provinces have a holiday during the summer months. The dates, names and pay treatments vary by province but, generally, the first Monday in August is set aside as a holiday. In the Halifax Regional Municipality, the first Monday in August is Natal Day. Natal Day is not, however, a province-wide “statutory […]
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Building Employee Performance
The following article by HR pros was published in MINGLE magazine. Building Employee Performance Marketing and sales go hand-in-hand but even the most creative marketing campaign won’t achieve its goals if employees are unsupported. It’s a week after the launch of your new marketing campaign, and you are pleased to notice that your store has […]
Lest We Forget
Remembrance Day is a solemn occasion to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifices so that we might enjoy our freedom. In Nova Scotia, Remembrance Day is legislated by the Remembrance Day Act. The Remembrance Day Act requires all companies to suspend operations, for three full minutes, starting at one minute before eleven o’clock […]