You’ve got a workplace harassment complaint under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). You’re ready to deploy your well-oiled HR investigation machine—timely, objective, confidential. Then, the inevitable happens: lawyers get involved. It’s like...
The recent Coldplay concert scandal, where a Tech CEO and Head of HR were exposed for an extramarital affair and resigned amid public fallout, has sparked fresh conversation about how off-duty conduct can impact employment. Many employers are now asking: can an...
Workplace challenges such as the Great Resignation and quiet quitting have forced organizations to rethink how they engage and support their employees. Now, a new trend has emerged, quiet cracking. This workplace trend is harder to detect yet just as damaging as overt...
Every workplace faces occasional challenges, but when the very department tasked with resolving conflicts, the Human Resources (HR) department is the source of frustration, employees and managers often find themselves in a difficult position. Recognizing and...
When a workplace complaint arises, should you call your high-priced lawyers or an HR investigation specialist? For many organizations in Ontario and across North America, the answer might be surprising. External HR consultants often outperform big-ticket law firms in...
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