https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal Advice and information to help you support your business, your people and you. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 02:17:38 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 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/candidate-ghosting-on-the-rise-for-canadian-hr-leaders/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/candidate-ghosting-on-the-rise-for-canadian-hr-leaders/#respond Mon, 02 May 2022 10:55:13 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10541 It's not just happening in the dating world! Employers also need to up their game when it comes to attracting talent.  These days, it's much more of a mutual interview process, similar to speed dating.  There is now a need to deliver an "exceptional candidate experience that showcases the strength of their company’s brand and culture".  If that doesn't occur, expect to see a lot of desirable candidates accept job offers elsewhere, often with the competition.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/candidate-ghosting-on-the-rise-for-canadian-hr-leaders/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-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/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/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/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-avoid-wrongful-termination-lawsuits/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-avoid-wrongful-termination-lawsuits/#respond Mon, 04 Oct 2021 10:55:35 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10087 This article is based on Canadian law, and offers sound advice for protecting employers when handing employee terminations. Developing and maintaining a consistent workplace policy is key.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-avoid-wrongful-termination-lawsuits/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-provide-constructive-feedback-to-develop-employee-skills/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-provide-constructive-feedback-to-develop-employee-skills/#respond Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:55:47 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10038 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-provide-constructive-feedback-to-develop-employee-skills/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/10-warning-signs-your-employee-is-about-to-quit/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/10-warning-signs-your-employee-is-about-to-quit/#respond Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:55:17 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10034 "I didn't see that coming!" is something we may think when a member of our team suddenly gives us their two weeks notice. With remote work now part of most businesses, it is even more of a challenge to try and detect the signs that an employee is unhappy or contemplating an exit from your company.  Looking out for these 10 signs may allow employers to take a proactive approach before they hand in their resignation.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/10-warning-signs-your-employee-is-about-to-quit/feed/ 0