Well, it’s not just part-time HR support. It's senior-level strategic thinking without the senior-level salary.   And here's what it does for your business:   It fixes the stuff that feels "off" but you can't quite put your finger on.  Maybe your team meetings always run long and nothing gets decided. Or you've got someone who's technically great but drains everyone's energy. Those feelings are symptoms of bigger issues.   It catches problems before they turn into exit inter

Underperformance is one of the toughest people issues to manage. Especially in small businesses where every role matters.   When someone isn’t meeting expectations, it impacts productivity, morale, and puts added pressure on the rest of the team.   It’s also one of the areas where employers are most likely to get into trouble if it’s handled poorly.   The question I get asked all the time is: Can I terminate someone for underperformance?   The short answer is yes, but how  

Young workers want more than a paycheque - they want purpose, stability & wellbeing.   This discussion has been coming up a lot lately with managers. And if you’ve been paying attention to workplace trends, you’ve likely noticed a major shift:   Canadians - especially younger workers - want their work to mean something.  And the latest research confirms it.   A new report shows that 61% of Canadians  say it’s important to work in an industry that helps people. That number ju