https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal Advice and information to help you support your business, your people and you. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:29:44 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/forget-quiet-quitting-the-latest-work-trend-is-2-or-more-jobs-without-any-bosses-knowing/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/forget-quiet-quitting-the-latest-work-trend-is-2-or-more-jobs-without-any-bosses-knowing/#respond Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:29:44 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10670 Although quiet quitting is hitting some companies hard, there’s another issue that employers are beginning to discover – employees secretly...]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/forget-quiet-quitting-the-latest-work-trend-is-2-or-more-jobs-without-any-bosses-knowing/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/quiet-quitting-an-opportunity-for-employers-to-help-reshape-the-workplace/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/quiet-quitting-an-opportunity-for-employers-to-help-reshape-the-workplace/#respond Tue, 30 Aug 2022 20:29:27 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10665 It seems like everyone is talking about Quiet Quitting. So what is it, and how can employers use the idea...]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/quiet-quitting-an-opportunity-for-employers-to-help-reshape-the-workplace/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/adam-grant-to-entrepreneurs-its-time-to-rethink-best-practices/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/adam-grant-to-entrepreneurs-its-time-to-rethink-best-practices/#respond Mon, 15 Aug 2022 20:17:16 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10658 Is your business using “best practices”? Here’s why that phrase may not being doing your company any favours.   Adam...]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/adam-grant-to-entrepreneurs-its-time-to-rethink-best-practices/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/5-ways-small-business-owners-can-embrace-rapid-digital-change-to-get-closer-to-their-customers/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/5-ways-small-business-owners-can-embrace-rapid-digital-change-to-get-closer-to-their-customers/#respond Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:45:07 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10628 Managing change is essential, but it can be difficult, especially for small business owners who are often wearing a lot...]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/5-ways-small-business-owners-can-embrace-rapid-digital-change-to-get-closer-to-their-customers/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/canadian-businesses-feel-optimistic-about-the-future/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/canadian-businesses-feel-optimistic-about-the-future/#respond Wed, 06 Oct 2021 18:57:09 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10142 Almost 74% of Canadian businesses feel optimistic about their future over the next 12 months. Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Statistics Canada analyzed surveys for insights about businesses’ future outlook and which new digital tools are next to be adopted.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/canadian-businesses-feel-optimistic-about-the-future/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/10-warning-signs-your-employee-is-about-to-quit/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/10-warning-signs-your-employee-is-about-to-quit/#respond Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:55:17 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10034 "I didn't see that coming!" is something we may think when a member of our team suddenly gives us their two weeks notice. With remote work now part of most businesses, it is even more of a challenge to try and detect the signs that an employee is unhappy or contemplating an exit from your company.  Looking out for these 10 signs may allow employers to take a proactive approach before they hand in their resignation.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/10-warning-signs-your-employee-is-about-to-quit/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/4-reasons-why-empathy-is-good-for-business/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/4-reasons-why-empathy-is-good-for-business/#respond Wed, 11 Aug 2021 10:55:53 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10029 "We all know empathy is the right thing to do, but empathy is not just good for the world (and our own sanity). It can also bring a competitive advantage in business. Our ability to see the world from the perspective of others is one of the most crucial tools in our business toolbox. "]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/4-reasons-why-empathy-is-good-for-business/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/10-ways-to-support-local-canadian-businesses-during-self-isolation/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/10-ways-to-support-local-canadian-businesses-during-self-isolation/#respond Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:55:56 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10012 "Support local" is something we're hearing a lot of during this pandemic but it's always a great time to support our local businesses because they fuel our economy.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/10-ways-to-support-local-canadian-businesses-during-self-isolation/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/be-good-to-your-employees-or-youll-lose-them-heres-how-to-build-a-winning-company-culture/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/be-good-to-your-employees-or-youll-lose-them-heres-how-to-build-a-winning-company-culture/#respond Tue, 25 May 2021 10:55:46 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=8785 This article highlights the importance of maintaining customer and employee loyalty. Having both will help a company retain business growth even during these most challenging times.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/be-good-to-your-employees-or-youll-lose-them-heres-how-to-build-a-winning-company-culture/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/your-workers-are-willing-to-take-a-pay-cut-for-this-perk/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/your-workers-are-willing-to-take-a-pay-cut-for-this-perk/#respond Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:55:58 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9720 "Overall, 70% of workers said they would first ask prospective employers about their health and hygiene protocols before accepting a job offer."]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/your-workers-are-willing-to-take-a-pay-cut-for-this-perk/feed/ 0