If you’re hiring in Ontario in 2026, listen up because big changes are coming to how you post jobs. And yes, they apply to you  if you have 25 or more employees .   And even if you're not in Ontario , it's a good idea to implement some of these rules to ensure equity in your hiring practices.   Starting January 1, 2026 , new requirements under the ESA kick in. They’re all about transparency, fairness, and making sure job postings don’t feel like guessing games.   Here’s the s

I’ll be the first to admit it: I love AI. It’s also my initials :) I use it every single day in my HR consulting business. Drafting policies, brainstorming ideas, creating frameworks, organizing content, and speeding up tasks that used to take forever.   AI helps me be more efficient, cut through administrative clutter, and get the creative juices flowing on days when I’m staring at a blank screen with a coffee in one hand and zero inspiration in the other (we’ve all been th

Understanding Severance Pay  - No, There’s No “2-Week Rule”   There’s a lot of confusion and HR misconceptions out there around severance pay.   In Ontario, severance pay is compensation for employees who lose their job through no fault of their own. It’s a way to recognize long service and help them transition financially – basically it’s a thank you for your time with the company.   Here’s what you need to know:   ✅  Who qualifies: Employees who’ve worked 5+ years with the