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Paternity Leave – Why It’s Time to Normalize Time for Dads
When we talk about parental leave, the focus too often centers on mothers. But families come in all shapes—and support should, too....
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Maternity Leave & Business Ownership: What You Need to Know
If you’re a business owner planning a maternity leave, you’ve probably asked yourself: “How do I actually take time off… without...
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The Future of HR – Moving Beyond Compliance to Strategic Growth
Introduction: The Changing Role of HR in Business For years, HR was seen as a back-office function—handling payroll, enforcing policies,...
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Why a Fractional HR Team is the Smartest Investment for Growing Businesses
As a business leader, you know that your people are your most valuable asset. A strong team drives innovation, enhances customer...
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Why Fractional HR is the Secret Weapon for Growing Businesses
Introduction Running a business is hard. Between hiring, compliance, employee engagement, and managing day-to-day operations, there’s a...
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The Importance of Year-End Performance Reviews: Preparing for Success
As we move into the final stretch of the year, November serves as an ideal time for organizations to prepare for year-end performance...
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The Power of Regular Employee Feedback: Why Listening to Your Team is Essential for Success
Staying connected with your employees is more important than ever. One of the most effective ways to maintain this connection is by...
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Fractional HR Support: A Practical Solution for Growing Businesses
As your business grows, so do the challenges that come with managing people. Suddenly, you’re dealing with more employees, more...
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Unleashing Employee Potential: Calvert Home Mortgage Shows How It's Done
At VIMY HR, we're passionate about helping businesses create thriving workplaces where employees feel valued and engaged. Today, we shine...
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Mastering Structured Feedback in Goal Setting: Empowering Employee Growth and Organizational Success
We have talked previously about how to help your employees set their goals. (You can find those articles here and here ). But how do you...
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Elevating Workplace Engagement: Crafting Effective Employee Recognition Programs with VIMY HR
Employee recognition for me is about acknowledging and valuing the whole person. We are so much more than work. Building a personal...
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Let’s Talk Employee Retention AKA Labour Hoarding
Here in Alberta, we are consistently dealing with the highest inter-provincial migration in Canada and we are currently experiencing a...
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Facilitating Employee Success: A Guide to Collaborative Career Goal Setting
As we embrace the opportunities of the new year, it's an ideal time for employers to actively engage in guiding their employees toward...
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The Next Wave: Three Essential Steps to Prepare Your Business
No matter which way you look at it, it’s clear that COVID-19 isn’t going away anytime soon. In fact, it appears to be ramping up in many...
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Lessons from the storm: Don’t Panic
A client spotlight on RSD Group of Companies. The company shares their insights on why you need to invest in people even in difficult times.
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Updates on COVID Benefits for Businesses
Are you a small-mid sized business owner or leader? Have you been paying out of pocket for sick days related to COVID-19? Did you know...
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Alberta introduces new employment standards. Do you know the rules?
When It Comes to Employment Relationships, You Need to Know The Rules The pandemic has undoubtedly affected Canadian employers and...
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Workplaces have changed, employees’ needs have changed, but benefit plans haven’t changed.
Making changes to your benefits plan based on our recent experiences might help future-proof your organization.
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Building a Model for Change
Improving Inclusivity and Diversity in Your Organization As a business owner, the need to provide an inclusive work environment for your...
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5 Interview Questions You Need to Ask in Our New Reality
COVID-19 has brought many challenges for organizations but it has also brought opportunities for growth and improvement. One of the...
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