https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal Advice and information to help you support your business, your people and you. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 02:14:45 +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/wellness/people-arent-just-quitting-their-jobs-theyre-redefining-success/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/people-arent-just-quitting-their-jobs-theyre-redefining-success/#respond Mon, 31 Jan 2022 11:55:39 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10340 There has been lots of discussion surrounding the "Great Resignation" trend that the pandemic has created. It turns out that it's a lot less about burnout, and a great deal more about self-reflection.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/people-arent-just-quitting-their-jobs-theyre-redefining-success/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/11-building-blocks-for-creating-successful-hybrid-teams/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/11-building-blocks-for-creating-successful-hybrid-teams/#respond Tue, 04 Jan 2022 11:55:16 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10318 Many employers are still attempting to create and establish the framework for their hybrid work arrangement.  What does this mean for your business, and how can you develop something that "sticks" in this ever changing space?]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/11-building-blocks-for-creating-successful-hybrid-teams/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/power-suit-vs-sweatpants-how-to-optimise-your-wfh-wardrobe/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/power-suit-vs-sweatpants-how-to-optimise-your-wfh-wardrobe/#respond Wed, 12 May 2021 10:55:20 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9819 A year later, and unfortunately, this still applies to those of us working remotely.  Do our clothing choices still remain symbolic and empowering (even virtually) or is dressing down the new normal? Appearance does matter.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/power-suit-vs-sweatpants-how-to-optimise-your-wfh-wardrobe/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/3-faqs-about-covid-19-vaccine-and-employment-issues/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/3-faqs-about-covid-19-vaccine-and-employment-issues/#respond Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:55:05 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9608 Although this article is based on United States legislation and guidelines, it covers some very interesting points of interest for an employer's reference.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/3-faqs-about-covid-19-vaccine-and-employment-issues/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/supporting-employees-with-diabetes-considerations-for-employers-as-businesses-open-up/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/supporting-employees-with-diabetes-considerations-for-employers-as-businesses-open-up/#respond Wed, 30 Sep 2020 10:55:11 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9322 Supporting employees during COVID is a top priority, but when it comes to employees with diabetes, there are also additional considerations to be aware of.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/supporting-employees-with-diabetes-considerations-for-employers-as-businesses-open-up/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/why-workers-on-disability-need-a-bigger-safety-net/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/why-workers-on-disability-need-a-bigger-safety-net/#respond Mon, 13 Jan 2020 11:55:56 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=8563 The Council for Disability Awareness estimates that more than a quarter of 20-year-old Americans could lose as much as a year’s worth of work because of a disabling condition even before they reach the average retirement age.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/why-workers-on-disability-need-a-bigger-safety-net/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/employees-behaving-badly-when-should-hr-step-in-2/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/employees-behaving-badly-when-should-hr-step-in-2/#respond Thu, 09 Jan 2020 15:35:24 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=8671 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/employees-behaving-badly-when-should-hr-step-in-2/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/google-spent-2-years-researching-what-makes-a-great-remote-team-it-came-up-with-these-3-things/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/google-spent-2-years-researching-what-makes-a-great-remote-team-it-came-up-with-these-3-things/#respond Wed, 11 Dec 2019 12:00:09 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=8472 This is great insight from research Google did on how to build effective and trusting remote working teams.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/google-spent-2-years-researching-what-makes-a-great-remote-team-it-came-up-with-these-3-things/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/hr/do-your-managers-know-how-to-improve-work-life-balance/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/hr/do-your-managers-know-how-to-improve-work-life-balance/#respond Tue, 03 Dec 2019 13:00:39 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=8466 "Including individuals in their goal setting gives them a greater sense of ownership over their work and control over their performance metrics. That creates autonomy, which is related to improved engagement, performance -- and even physical wellbeing." This is a great article by Gallop– their data indicates the actual predictors of work-life balance. ]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/hr/do-your-managers-know-how-to-improve-work-life-balance/feed/ 0