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Employee appraisals: a guide for managers

Performance appraisals or employee performance reviews are an important part of the performance management process. Giving managers and employees an ...

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How to manage night shifts and support your night workers

Running a business that operates through the night isn’t easy. And managing night shifts comes with its own set of challenges. From maintaining ...

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The benefits of leave management systems

Managing employee leave can be a complex process for businesses. From ensuring productivity to nurturing a positive company culture, there’s no ...

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The performance management cycle and processes

Without proper processes and practices, performance management can be one giant HR headache. Knowing how each employee is performing, whether they ...

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What are night shift workers and why would you use them?

Night shift workers are employees who work during the evening, overnight, or early morning hours, typically outside the standard 9-to-5. In Canada, a ...

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Paid vs. free scheduling software

Scheduling software can be the key to revolutionizing how your business operates in todays fast-paced business environment. With support from the ...

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Performance Improvement Plans (PIP)

One of the most common methods of addressing performance issues in the workplace, in partiuclar underperformance, is implementing a performance ...

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Performance Management

Whether you are a HR professional, manage a team, or own a business, understanding performance management and knowing how to implement it will be ...

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People management for leaders, managers and business owners

From day-to-day activities like assigning tasks, communicating objectives, and resolving conflicts, to hiring new talent and conducting performance ...

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What is leave management software?

Leave management covers a range of different types of time off work, from vacation days to sick leave and job protected absences. This is an area of ...

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Why your business should book an HR software demo today

In todays fast-paced world of work, for every modern business, staying competitive often means making sure you streamline operations, especially when ...

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Do vacation days carry over to the next year in Canada?

In this article, well answer some pressing questions employers and employees often have about their unused vacation time so you can be sure your ...

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