https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal Advice and information to help you support your business, your people and you. Sun, 22 Sep 2024 20:51:19 +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/business/how-to-help-parents-struggling-with-burnout/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-help-parents-struggling-with-burnout/#respond Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:48:26 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10673 No one wants to imagine a less than rosy future, but it’s important to be prepared. How Small Businesses Can...]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/how-to-help-parents-struggling-with-burnout/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/using-strategic-internal-communications-to-impact-business-success/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/using-strategic-internal-communications-to-impact-business-success/#respond Wed, 17 Aug 2022 19:36:20 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10653 Often overlooked, internal communications can have a huge impact on morale, culture and performance. Council Post: Using Strategic Internal Communications...]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/using-strategic-internal-communications-to-impact-business-success/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/5-ways-small-business-owners-can-embrace-rapid-digital-change-to-get-closer-to-their-customers/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/5-ways-small-business-owners-can-embrace-rapid-digital-change-to-get-closer-to-their-customers/#respond Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:45:07 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10628 Managing change is essential, but it can be difficult, especially for small business owners who are often wearing a lot...]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/5-ways-small-business-owners-can-embrace-rapid-digital-change-to-get-closer-to-their-customers/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/31-experts-give-their-best-small-business-tips-for-standing-out-on-social-media/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/31-experts-give-their-best-small-business-tips-for-standing-out-on-social-media/#respond Wed, 25 May 2022 10:55:38 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10585 Most people who own a business have come to realize how important it is to have a website to expand their reach to prospective clients.  Business owners who are still not using social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, LinkledIn, etc. to promote and develop their business, are missing out on a very significant opportunity.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/31-experts-give-their-best-small-business-tips-for-standing-out-on-social-media/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/4-ways-to-leverage-the-most-underutilized-tool-in-your-benefits-arsenal/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/4-ways-to-leverage-the-most-underutilized-tool-in-your-benefits-arsenal/#respond Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:55:58 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10477 "Research showed that when employees understand how their benefits work through their employer’s benefits communications, they’re 100% more likely to trust their employer’s leadership, 78% more likely to be happy with their job, and 50% more likely to be loyal to their employer."  That's powerful!]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/4-ways-to-leverage-the-most-underutilized-tool-in-your-benefits-arsenal/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/10-key-steps-to-building-a-great-small-business-website/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/10-key-steps-to-building-a-great-small-business-website/#respond Mon, 28 Mar 2022 10:55:02 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10462 This helpful article from Forbes was written by a webmaster who specializes in WordPress, graphic design, mobile-friendly website development and much more.  If this seems beyond your scope or comfort level, it may be worthwhile seeking out professional help in building a winning website for your business.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/10-key-steps-to-building-a-great-small-business-website/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/the-top-5-biggest-cyber-security-threats-that-small-businesses-face-and-how-to-stop-them/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/the-top-5-biggest-cyber-security-threats-that-small-businesses-face-and-how-to-stop-them/#respond Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:55:56 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10443 Small business is just as much at risk as larger corporations.  This important article covers the most common security threats facing businesses, and how organizations can take positive measures to protect themselves against them.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/the-top-5-biggest-cyber-security-threats-that-small-businesses-face-and-how-to-stop-them/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/2022-employee-benefits-and-workplace-predictions-tech-touchpoints-explode/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/2022-employee-benefits-and-workplace-predictions-tech-touchpoints-explode/#respond Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:55:29 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10406 We know a lot has changed in the last two years, but what can business owners expect next? Quickly dive into some of the most compelling workplace predictions for 2022.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/2022-employee-benefits-and-workplace-predictions-tech-touchpoints-explode/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