https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal Advice and information to help you support your business, your people and you. Sun, 22 Sep 2024 20:46:09 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 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/business/how-to-retain-staff-as-your-company-grows/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-retain-staff-as-your-company-grows/#respond Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:55:29 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10401 “Building and maintaining a workplace where you value feedback, reward and recognition, learning and development, as well as diversity and inclusion, will encourage your people to stay. Money will not prevail if they do not enjoy their work or the culture.”]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-retain-staff-as-your-company-grows/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/benefits-tops-list-of-retention-tools-for-employers-survey/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/benefits-tops-list-of-retention-tools-for-employers-survey/#respond Wed, 09 Feb 2022 11:55:09 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10381 "The top three factors driving employee retention are benefits (34 per cent), a strong sense of culture (31 per cent) and belief in the senior leadership team (29 per cent), according to a new survey by the Predictive Index."  An interesting, yet quick read for any employer who is concerned with employee retention in 2022.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/benefits-tops-list-of-retention-tools-for-employers-survey/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/wellness/why-its-time-to-stop-saying-my-work-is-my-life/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/why-its-time-to-stop-saying-my-work-is-my-life/#respond Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:55:46 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10058 "As more and more people begin to see work in the context of their life, instead of their life in the context of their work, businesses all over the world are going to need to rethink the ways they engage, motivate, and support their employees."]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/why-its-time-to-stop-saying-my-work-is-my-life/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/business/1-on-1s-for-engaged-employees-how-good-managers-run-them/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/1-on-1s-for-engaged-employees-how-good-managers-run-them/#respond Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:55:04 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9679 "While sometimes it can feel time-consuming, the return on investment is huge. Through regular conversations managers can develop trust, both with individuals and within their teams. In turn, trust in the workplace solidifies teams, creating a safe environment for people to work in new and collaborative ways."]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/1-on-1s-for-engaged-employees-how-good-managers-run-them/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/wellness/covid-19-how-to-protect-the-most-vulnerable-workers/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/covid-19-how-to-protect-the-most-vulnerable-workers/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2020 10:55:02 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9340 While employers must be vigilant about protecting all of its workers, those with associated health risks and vulnerabilities need to be very cautious about re-entering the workplace.    Additional accommodations may be necessary and important conversations need to be had in order to be proactive in this regard.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/covid-19-how-to-protect-the-most-vulnerable-workers/feed/ 0