https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal Advice and information to help you support your business, your people and you. Sun, 22 Sep 2024 20:42:58 +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/20-different-ways-to-get-through-a-rough-patch-at-work/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/20-different-ways-to-get-through-a-rough-patch-at-work/#respond Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:55:41 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10678 From a personal standpoint, some of the best takeaways of this article are to make friends not enemies, leave work at work, don't suffer in silence, and stand up for yourself.  Yours may be different. We all go through rough patches in our career but it's vitally important to discover the root cause(s) so that positive steps can be taken to feel more empowered and less stressed out.  Self care is essential, so if you are going through a difficult phase, give this article a read or a share.  I hope it supports those who need it in some small way.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/20-different-ways-to-get-through-a-rough-patch-at-work/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/serious-leaders-need-self-care-too/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/serious-leaders-need-self-care-too/#respond Wed, 04 May 2022 10:55:20 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10553 Leaders are human too, and they will eventually succumb to an overload of stress, just like their employees, if pushed to the brink for too long.  The old adage about filling your own cup first applies to everyone, including those that are expected to give to others first.  Smart leaders and business owners need to feel worthy of self-care in order to reserve enough energy and optimism to support everyone around them day after day.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/serious-leaders-need-self-care-too/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/being-nimble-is-more-important-than-being-right-and-4-other-lessons-i-learned-building-a-successful-company/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/being-nimble-is-more-important-than-being-right-and-4-other-lessons-i-learned-building-a-successful-company/#respond Mon, 18 Apr 2022 10:55:55 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10526 The early stages of a business are a careful mix of vision and flexibility, and that how you implement this mix will have a lasting impact on your business.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/being-nimble-is-more-important-than-being-right-and-4-other-lessons-i-learned-building-a-successful-company/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/return-to-work-or-wfh-hr-leaders-face-challenges-with-hybrid-model/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/return-to-work-or-wfh-hr-leaders-face-challenges-with-hybrid-model/#respond Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:55:04 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10428 "As we continue along this journey and transition to a fully hybrid workforce once offices reopen, we need to re-pivot and consider sustainable practice and cultural norms for maintaining a remarkable culture in a hybrid world.”]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/return-to-work-or-wfh-hr-leaders-face-challenges-with-hybrid-model/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 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/6-ways-employers-can-have-a-positive-impact-on-employee-mental-health-in-2022/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/6-ways-employers-can-have-a-positive-impact-on-employee-mental-health-in-2022/#respond Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:55:55 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10314 We're steadily approaching two years of a pandemic that has led to an urgent need in supporting our employees and their mental wellness.  Everyone has had their own individual struggles during this time, even if we aren't fully aware of the personal impact.  These are some trends that employers can adopt to further assist employees and their families as we all continue to endure life's challenges.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/6-ways-employers-can-have-a-positive-impact-on-employee-mental-health-in-2022/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/21-inspirational-new-year-quotes-and-captions-for-a-fresh-start-to-your-year/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/21-inspirational-new-year-quotes-and-captions-for-a-fresh-start-to-your-year/#respond Wed, 29 Dec 2021 11:55:47 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=10263 To end the year on a lighter note, here are some inspirational, witty and enduring quotes from celebrities and thought leaders who want to help you start fresh in 2022! ]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/21-inspirational-new-year-quotes-and-captions-for-a-fresh-start-to-your-year/feed/ 0