https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal Advice and information to help you support your business, your people and you. Sun, 22 Sep 2024 20:47:39 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/canadian-employees-reveal-hr-wish-list-for-2023/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/canadian-employees-reveal-hr-wish-list-for-2023/#respond Thu, 08 Dec 2022 20:06:48 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10738 "The report, released today, found that the majority of Canadians are still grappling with long hours seeping into their family time. With the rising pressures of inflation and the cost-of-living crisis, employees are heading towards a mental health crisis."]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/canadian-employees-reveal-hr-wish-list-for-2023/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/many-employers-not-offering-mental-health-resources/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/many-employers-not-offering-mental-health-resources/#respond Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:55:38 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10521 "Addressing personal issues such as mental health in the workplace can be delicate, even for companies who prioritize this type of support, found Capterra’s survey of 1,100 Canadians in January."  This implies that it's equally important to sincerely ask all of your employees how they are, and to be prepared to offer resources if the answer isn't simply "Good, thanks.".  Many employees suffer in silence, either because of the stigma, or perhaps, many employers aren't prepared or equipped to deal with the current mental health crisis.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/many-employers-not-offering-mental-health-resources/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/how-to-recover-from-work-stress-according-to-science/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-recover-from-work-stress-according-to-science/#respond Thu, 07 Jul 2022 14:59:00 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10631 The workforce is tired, and employees are increasingly citing burnout as a reason for leaving their current employer. Learning how...]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-recover-from-work-stress-according-to-science/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/21-best-employee-perks-your-team-will-love-in-2022-5-bonus-job-work-perks/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/21-best-employee-perks-your-team-will-love-in-2022-5-bonus-job-work-perks/#respond Wed, 18 May 2022 10:55:42 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10574 Every now and then, you come across information that is either timeless or even more relevant than when it was first created. In this case, SnackNation, (a company that offers snack delivery to the workplace) compiles a great list of employee perks worth considering, whether in an office or remote setting.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/21-best-employee-perks-your-team-will-love-in-2022-5-bonus-job-work-perks/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/hating-hybrid-work-heres-how-to-make-it-less-painful/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/hating-hybrid-work-heres-how-to-make-it-less-painful/#respond Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:55:47 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10530 Like it or not, things have changed for most of us who work in an office environment, and there's likely no going back to our pre-pandemic ways in this respect.  Here's an article that covers off how to make a hybrid arrangement "less stressy and messy" for business owners and their employees.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/hating-hybrid-work-heres-how-to-make-it-less-painful/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-work-perks-are-shifting-during-the-pandemic/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-work-perks-are-shifting-during-the-pandemic/#respond Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:55:52 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10412 If there's one thing that employees expect more of going forward, it's flexibility.  Not all occupations can be performed from home, but when they can, it's increasingly the biggest factor that will both attract AND retain talent. ]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-work-perks-are-shifting-during-the-pandemic/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/racism-at-work-get-comfortable-with-being-uncomfortable/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/racism-at-work-get-comfortable-with-being-uncomfortable/#respond Mon, 24 Jan 2022 11:55:24 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10328 The initial discomfort in discussing and facing racism head on, may lead many business owners to delay taking positive action steps.  According to experts in this article, "Leaders need to foster an open dialogue, one where people can speak freely. It’s about moving forward together, at every level of the organization."]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/racism-at-work-get-comfortable-with-being-uncomfortable/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