People Talk

Learnings, information and tips & tricks for anyone to reference who are looking to level up their people & culture strategies.

Lindsay Orr Lindsay Orr

New Rules on Sick Notes

Effective immediately, under the new employment standards regulations, employers cannot ask for a sick note for a worker’s first two health-related, short-term absences of five consecutive days or fewer in a calendar year. Read more here…

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Lindsay Orr Lindsay Orr

Culture vs Compliance: Can you have both?

When most people hear the word compliance, they picture rules, restrictions, and red tape. Words like policy, procedure, and investigation don’t exactly spark feelings of creativity, collaboration, or fun. It’s no wonder leaders often worry that a focus on compliance will take away from their culture. But here’s the truth…

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Lindsay Orr Lindsay Orr

HR Strategies for September

September is a natural transition in the business world, including employees coming and going from our company and schedules shifting to meet family needs. As with any transition in life, there can be some turbulence and I want to take this time to share some tips on how to prepare for potential bumps in the road and make sure there is smooth sailing as you settle into the last few months of the year.

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Lindsay Orr Lindsay Orr

5 Common HR Mistakes (and how to avoid them)

It can be tough to know where to focus your energy, time, and money… you can't do EVERYTHING (even though we may try.)  That's why it's important to focus on the areas that bring the most value and impact to your team. Here are the top 5 mistakes businesses make and how to avoid them…

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