https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal Advice and information to help you support your business, your people and you. Sun, 13 Dec 2020 19:55:32 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/can-i-make-a-remote-employee-turn-on-their-camera/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/can-i-make-a-remote-employee-turn-on-their-camera/#respond Mon, 28 Dec 2020 11:55:10 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=9504 According to human resources experts, there can be various reasons why an employee would choose not to be seen on camera.   During these challenging times, it's important not to place additional pressure on employees. Read on as to why the choice should be theirs.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/business/can-i-make-a-remote-employee-turn-on-their-camera/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/are-remote-workers-developing-unhealthy-habits/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/are-remote-workers-developing-unhealthy-habits/#respond Wed, 06 May 2020 10:55:19 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=8923 Working from home shouldn't mean that employees have to endure more stress than ever.   A regular check in with each member of your staff individually, to see how they are feeling, eating, sleeping (and all the basics) does matter as much as their productivity, especially at this time.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/are-remote-workers-developing-unhealthy-habits/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/young-children-at-home-during-the-covid-19-outbreak-the-importance-of-self-care/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/young-children-at-home-during-the-covid-19-outbreak-the-importance-of-self-care/#respond Mon, 04 May 2020 10:55:12 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=8873 If your employees have young children at home during COVID-19, this can be an extra stressful time for them.  Encourage them to take care of themselves as well.   Calmer, more relaxed parents will have a positive trickle down effect on their family members.  Feel free to share this article with them as a reminder to practice some much needed self-care.]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/young-children-at-home-during-the-covid-19-outbreak-the-importance-of-self-care/feed/ 0 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/tips-for-avoiding-back-pain-and-injury-while-working-from-home/ https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/tips-for-avoiding-back-pain-and-injury-while-working-from-home/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2020 14:07:48 +0000 https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/?p=8899 COVID-19 has changed the way a lot of Canadians work, and for many that means moving to makeshift home offices....]]> https://johnstongroup.ca/the-advisor-journal/wellness/tips-for-avoiding-back-pain-and-injury-while-working-from-home/feed/ 0