https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal Advice and information to help you support your business, your people and you. Sun, 22 Sep 2024 20:51:19 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-handle-tough-discussions-around-layoffs-or-wage-cuts/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-handle-tough-discussions-around-layoffs-or-wage-cuts/#respond Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:17:38 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10722 The reality of the current economy makes layoffs and wage cuts inevitable, particularly in certain industries that are most impacted. It's never easy to have the dreaded task of advising your employees of this news.  Read ahead for some solid guidelines for handing this awkward scenario.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-handle-tough-discussions-around-layoffs-or-wage-cuts/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/quiet-firing-bad-hr-or-constructive-dismissal/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/quiet-firing-bad-hr-or-constructive-dismissal/#respond Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:55:59 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10696 “Transparency and feedback are imperative to creating an environment where employees feel seen and heard,” Rosencrans told HRD. “It’s the responsibility of managers - both mid-level and senior managers - to connect with and engage with members of their team to share insight into what they are excelling in, areas for improvement, and to check in regarding their career satisfaction and goals.”]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/quiet-firing-bad-hr-or-constructive-dismissal/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/using-strategic-internal-communications-to-impact-business-success/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/using-strategic-internal-communications-to-impact-business-success/#respond Wed, 17 Aug 2022 19:36:20 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10653 Often overlooked, internal communications can have a huge impact on morale, culture and performance. Council Post: Using Strategic Internal Communications...]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/using-strategic-internal-communications-to-impact-business-success/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/31-experts-give-their-best-small-business-tips-for-standing-out-on-social-media/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/31-experts-give-their-best-small-business-tips-for-standing-out-on-social-media/#respond Wed, 25 May 2022 10:55:38 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10585 Most people who own a business have come to realize how important it is to have a website to expand their reach to prospective clients.  Business owners who are still not using social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, LinkledIn, etc. to promote and develop their business, are missing out on a very significant opportunity.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/31-experts-give-their-best-small-business-tips-for-standing-out-on-social-media/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/how-to-forgive-someone-who-hurt-you-even-when-it-feels-impossible/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/how-to-forgive-someone-who-hurt-you-even-when-it-feels-impossible/#respond Wed, 11 May 2022 10:55:34 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10563 When we hold onto pain, personal grudges or negative emotions, it becomes one more thing that we carry around with us.  This list of five tips includes critical steps such as deciding to forgive, as well as looking at every perspective objectively before releasing.   It's an internal process that allows us to free ourselves and make more room for something better going forward.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/how-to-forgive-someone-who-hurt-you-even-when-it-feels-impossible/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-deal-with-the-slew-of-summer-vacation-requests/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-deal-with-the-slew-of-summer-vacation-requests/#respond Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:55:34 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10499 Now that people are feeling more comfortable about travel, there may be a plethora of requests for vacation time to manage on a personnel level.  As this article suggests, a review and communications of the proper procedures may be in order after such a long and stagnant period.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-deal-with-the-slew-of-summer-vacation-requests/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-many-emails-are-sent-per-day-in-2021/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-many-emails-are-sent-per-day-in-2021/#respond Mon, 20 Dec 2021 11:55:43 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10256 40. The number of emails an average person sends for work purposes per day.  How many are received on average?  Office workers receive roughly 121 each day!  Most people would generally say, "too many!" but in a world of four billion users worldwide, it's hard to comprehend.  This article is full of fascinating stats on a subject that affects almost everyone in today's society. ]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-many-emails-are-sent-per-day-in-2021/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/25-signs-your-employee-is-about-to-quit-according-to-research/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/25-signs-your-employee-is-about-to-quit-according-to-research/#respond Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:55:10 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10196 Sometimes, it can't and shouldn't be prevented.  However, if handled proactively, catching the early signs of a discontented employee may allow enough  time to have an important discussion and prevent a valued employee from leaving your team. ]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/25-signs-your-employee-is-about-to-quit-according-to-research/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-help-staff-feel-connected-to-the-company/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-help-staff-feel-connected-to-the-company/#respond Wed, 10 Nov 2021 11:55:12 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10177 After working remotely for such an unprecedented amount of time, it's no wonder that most employees report that they feel less connected to their co-workers and their employer.  There are things that can be done by business owners to help their staff feel more "part of the family".]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-help-staff-feel-connected-to-the-company/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/types-of-diversity-in-the-workplace-you-need-to-know/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/types-of-diversity-in-the-workplace-you-need-to-know/#respond Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:55:26 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9924 A guide to 34 unique diversity characteristics.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/types-of-diversity-in-the-workplace-you-need-to-know/feed/ 0