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How using a staff vacation planner can prevent burnout
Burnout can be a major cause of staff absences, as well as a range of other emotional symptoms and behavioral changes at work. While burnout is the ...
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Using seasonal workers to fill shifts during busy periods
When your business hits its busiest times of the year—whether its the holiday season, summer months, or any peak period—keeping up with customer ...
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Understanding split shifts
Let’s talk about split shifts. Whether you’re a seasoned employer or new to the game, scheduling employees can sometimes feel like a puzzle. Among ...
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How to create an efficient employee schedule?
Let’s be real—scheduling your teams’ shifts is often one of the trickiest parts of managing a business. Balancing peak hours, employee availability ...
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What are timesheets and why you should use them in your business?
As an employer, you’re likely juggling multiple tasks, from managing projects to making sure your team stays productive. Timesheets may seem like a ...
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Addressing labour shortages with the temporary foreign worker program (TFWP)
As labour shortages continue to impact many industries across Canada, employers and business owners are turning to the Temporary Foreign Worker ...
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Best practices for hiring and retaining temporary workers in Canada
Temporary workers are an asset for organizations that want to adapt to shifting demands. And are invaluable to industries like construction and IT, ...
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Employee working hours: A comprehensive guide for employers
Its common to lose track of time, whether at home or work. Most of the time, this has no severe consequences. However, employers need to track their ...
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Managing employees who work on call shifts
On call shifts are an essential component for many businesses that rely on rapid problem resolution and support. Especially, if your business deals ...
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Employers guide to employing part-time employees
Part-time employees are essential to many businesses, especially when it comes to handling fluctuating demand or providing extra coverage during peak ...
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How a shift schedule maker can streamline scheduling for part-time employees
Managing part-time employees can be a juggling act, especially when it comes to creating and maintaining their shifts and schedules. Between ...
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Creating an effective clocking in and out policy
The modern workplace is defined by flexibility and freedom. Nomadic, hybrid, and remote working practices are increasingly common, so having a clear ...
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