Executive team members get a bad rep in general; there’s a misconception that all are overpaid and underutilized. While this may be the case at some companies, it doesn’t have to be at yours, and what if your executives have been working tirelessly to help the team achieve incredible success? Everyone deserves to be appropriately… Continue reading
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What is Recruitment?
When running a business, especially a smaller one, you need to readily rely on every single employee. This means attracting and retaining the ideal individuals for specific roles is paramount. Not only that, but your team needs to remain flexible, readily adaptive to growth, and receptive to growth and training opportunities that pertain to their… Continue reading
July 13, 2022
Exploring HR Information Design: A Comprehensive Guide
The modern-day business needs modern-day HR solutions, and those solutions need to be able to zero in on the specific needs of individual employees in all departments. This is important, and to ensure optimal growth, collaboration, and impactful results that make life better for everyone, you need the right tools for the job. This is… Continue reading
June 15, 2022
Organizational Design: Your Guide to an Effective Strategy
Modern business operations have plenty of responsibilities on their plate. Sometimes, the very act of maintaining the day-to-day can cause select issues and pressing needs to fall by the wayside. When this happens, such as with waning employee retention or low morale, it’s crucial to rectify it with a newly optimized – and modernized –… Continue reading
April 6, 2022
What Does Human Resources Do?
Your business – any company, really – relies on hardworking human beings. People with ideas, feelings, personalities, a variety of skill sets, and ever-changing needs. Addressing the latter whenever possible often benefits all the former elements; that’s where, as the term implies, human resources can save the day – and tomorrow. With the right approach,… Continue reading
February 10, 2022
Are You Paying Your Employees Enough?
With salary comparisons listed all over the internet, there are many factors to consider to bring the numbers in line. Are you paying your employees enough? Let’s take a look.
November 19, 2021
Staffing Shortages and How to Overcome Them
55% of small and medium-sized businesses in Canada are struggling to hire the workers they need. Some industries have been harder hit than others, with Stats Canada quoting nearly 130,000 unfilled jobs in the foodservice and accommodation sector. While there is no easy answer on how to fill these positions, we are currently helping our clients develop creative strategies to entice workers back to their roles or to recruit new staff.
October 5, 2021
Vaccination Rights of Employers
Ultimately, employers have an obligation to protect the health and safety of their employees.
September 14, 2021
Current HR Challenges for Employers
The pandemic has forced employers to take a look at their policies and procedures in ways that they have possibly never imagined before. The shift to a remote workplace forced changes and introduced flexibility that some employees may be reluctant to give up. There are also general concerns for human resources about vaccinations, employee safety,… Continue reading
July 23, 2021
Meet the True North HR Team: Paola Accettola
True North HR Consulting is made up of incredible team members, all working together to ensure the success of our clients. Our team’s extensive experience and expertise encompass all aspects of the Human Resources world, allowing us to focus on your true needs. From small businesses to large organizations, our goal is to assist, advise… Continue reading
April 13, 2021
Meet the True North HR Team: Sandra Marrocco
True North HR Consulting is made up of incredible team members, all working together to ensure the success of our clients. Our team’s extensive experience and expertise encompass all aspects of the Human Resources world, allowing us to focus on your true needs. From small businesses to large organizations, our goal is to assist, advise… Continue reading
March 15, 2021
Women in the Workforce
March is International Women’s History Month and what better time to take a look at the progress women have made in the workforce. Although we have come so far, there is still a long way to go! The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a hard blow to females this past year. Women have been hit particularly… Continue reading
March 15, 2021