https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal Advice and information to help you support your business, your people and you. Mon, 25 Oct 2021 15:42:06 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 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/5-reasons-why-knowing-how-to-listen-is-one-of-the-most-sought-after-skills-to-work/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/5-reasons-why-knowing-how-to-listen-is-one-of-the-most-sought-after-skills-to-work/#respond Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:55:42 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10108 Active listening is one of the most important skills for both leaders and employees, in work life and our personal life. Why? It's where communication truly gains its power.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/5-reasons-why-knowing-how-to-listen-is-one-of-the-most-sought-after-skills-to-work/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/3-strategies-for-promoting-diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/3-strategies-for-promoting-diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace/#respond Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:55:30 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9435 Diversity and inclusion is a new and little known concept for many companies, but a very important one.    It can be as simple as starting an open conversation on the subject, learning more about what it means in the corporate environment and then committing to some positive action steps in the direction of diversity and inclusion in your workplace.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/3-strategies-for-promoting-diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-help-remote-workers-feel-included/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-help-remote-workers-feel-included/#respond Mon, 23 Nov 2020 11:55:43 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9467 "While there are lots of benefits to working remotely, there are also many challenges and obstacles that your remote employees could face, such as feeling isolated and disconnected from their team, their work, or the business."  This article explores how to engage your employees while also considering their own unique circumstances and preferences.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-help-remote-workers-feel-included/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/is-remote-work-sustainable-for-companies/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/is-remote-work-sustainable-for-companies/#respond Wed, 14 Oct 2020 10:55:25 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9345 "What seemed like a fun experiment for some at the start has shifted into a larger cultural conversation of late about whether this way of working is really sustainable for companies or healthy for employees."]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/is-remote-work-sustainable-for-companies/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/creating-an-employee-communication-strategy-for-covid-19-and-beyond/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/creating-an-employee-communication-strategy-for-covid-19-and-beyond/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2020 10:55:11 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9040     Creating an employee communication strategy for COVID-19–and beyond | BenefitsPRO Developing employee communication strategies has always been an...]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/creating-an-employee-communication-strategy-for-covid-19-and-beyond/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/diversity-and-inclusion-8-best-practices-for-changing-your-culture/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/diversity-and-inclusion-8-best-practices-for-changing-your-culture/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2020 10:55:47 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9174 "Most companies enact change to deliver business value, and many who launch diversity and inclusion initiatives cite research showing that companies with more diverse teams outperform those with a more homogeneous workforce," says Sabrina Clark, associate principal at SYPartners, a consultancy that specializes in organizational transformation.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/diversity-and-inclusion-8-best-practices-for-changing-your-culture/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/the-power-of-appreciation-in-a-scary-time/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/the-power-of-appreciation-in-a-scary-time/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:55:07 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=8893 "The best employers are showing care for physical and mental well being and, in doing so, demonstrating their strength of leadership. They know that when this crisis passes and business resumes, those employees are walking into work with a powerful feeling of appreciation."]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/the-power-of-appreciation-in-a-scary-time/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-hr-leaders-can-make-remote-work-pain-free/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-hr-leaders-can-make-remote-work-pain-free/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2020 10:57:51 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=8837 Human resource managers can help support employees working remotely by recommending how any workspace can be made safe and comfortable. ]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-hr-leaders-can-make-remote-work-pain-free/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/121-employee-wellness-program-ideas-your-team-will-love/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/121-employee-wellness-program-ideas-your-team-will-love/#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2020 11:55:12 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=8588 A wellness program that fits nicely into your workplace culture will not only encourage your employees to improve their health but to also feel cared for by their employer.    It's a win-win proposition from every angle!]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/121-employee-wellness-program-ideas-your-team-will-love/feed/ 0