7 Ways to Help Support Your Team’s Mental Health This Winter

7 Ways to Help Support Your Team’s Mental Health This Winter

December 17th, 2024

Winter can be a challenging time for many people. Up to 35% of Canadians complain about having the winter blues, while up to 5% suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The shorter days, colder weather,…

Poll: Holiday Gift-Giving at Work: Yay or Nay?

Poll: Holiday Gift-Giving at Work: Yay or Nay?

December 10th, 2024

The holidays are right around the corner. Hopefully, by now you’ve started your holiday shopping! With about 2 weeks before Christmas, it’s time to start checking people off your list. For some, this may or…

Who’s More Productive: Hybrid or In-Office Workers?

Who’s More Productive: Hybrid or In-Office Workers?

December 3rd, 2024

Companies in Canada and across the US are mandating their employees to return to the office, with Amazon’s return to work mandate getting a lot of the press. Productivity is a commonly cited reason employers…

Are We in “The Great Wait” Before Employees Start to Leave?

Are We in “The Great Wait” Before Employees Start to Leave?

November 21st, 2024

The past couple of years have been filled with employment trends – remember the Great Resignation? How about quiet quitting and the more recent Great Detachment? Well, another trend is making headway online.  Our legal…

12 Unmistakable Signs of a Toxic Work Culture

12 Unmistakable Signs of a Toxic Work Culture

November 7th, 2024

Toxic work environments are more common than most realize. A recent survey has found that 20% of workers say they work in a toxic environment (17% male, 22% female).  Do you work for a toxic…

U.S. Surgeon General Says Employers Aren’t Doing Enough to Support Working Parents

U.S. Surgeon General Says Employers Aren’t Doing Enough to Support Working Parents

October 24th, 2024

Working a full-time job with young kids is a challenging task. It’s also a tiring balancing act. You don’t fully understand the challenges and complexities of being a working parent until you are one. This…

Employers, Beware the Impending “Great Detachment”

Employers, Beware the Impending “Great Detachment”

October 15th, 2024

Are you losing employees? Have you noticed that some of your people have become detached and less engaged? Your company could be experiencing what has been called the “Great Detachment.” If you don’t act, you…

How to Let Go of “Productivity Theatre” and Increase Focus in the Workplace

How to Let Go of “Productivity Theatre” and Increase Focus in the Workplace

August 27th, 2024

Life is busy. How often do you hear someone say there is not enough time in the day to get everything done? While this is true for many, our Headhunters in Toronto have talked with…

How to Succeed in a Culture Like Netflix (And Others)

How to Succeed in a Culture Like Netflix (And Others)

August 13th, 2024

With approximately 270 million subscribers, Netflix is the world’s largest streaming service provider. It’s also a huge international employer. As of June 2024, it’s estimated to have about 16,000 employees across six continents.  In addition…

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