So much of our job as managers is communicating what’s going right, what’s going wrong, and where we want to go. Providing effective feedback is a critical skill for managers not only in performance management, but in day-to-day life of a leader.

Here are the top three areas to prioritize and budget for in your 2026 HR plan, along with the benefits of tackling them early and the risks of putting them off.

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…

As managers, we are an essential element to helping our team remove barriers and solve problems.  We unite, realign, and carry our purpose and people forward. When there are issues on your team, these are 3 things I would look at first…

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…

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.