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According to Facebook’s survey, 31% of small and medium-sized businesses have shut down in the last 3 months. The unpredictable business climate created by the global pandemic has shown employers the importance of planning ahead, something we often push to the wayside. There is a direct link between human resources planning and strategic organizational planning – neither one can be successful without the other. Watch our recorded webinar for a more in-depth explanation of the organizational planning process.

Mental health is a pervasive global issue, but the Covid-19 pandemic has worsened this problem. People are having difficulty coping with the negative effects of social isolation and lockdown measures. Companies are struggling to find the resources to help their employees’ cope. That’s why LD Human Resources has prepared five simple mental health strategies for organizations to support the wellbeing of their employees. Read the blog or watch our recorded webinar for more.

Businesses across the globe have experienced economic results that span the spectrum as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some have slowed and are struggling to meet business objectives and others are thriving. So much so, that employers are in need of additional support and human capital to keep up with demand. As a result, business owners are faced with exploring new and unchartered recruitment and hiring strategies. This includes exploring short-term and contract opportunities and creating a variable workforce to avoid employee layoffs should the market go into lockdown once again.

Microaggressions stemming from conscious or unconscious verbal and non-verbal racism can have damaging effects on one’s self esteem, confidence and mental health. It also decreases feelings of job satisfaction. Individuals on the receiving end of microaggressions are less likely to speak up at work or contribute ideas and this directly prevents diverse perspectives from being shared, creating a culture where people feel scared to make change. So, how can you as an employer work to ensure this cycle ceases to occur in your organization? LDHR offers several practical tips to help.

As Ontario enters Phase 3 of the Reopen Plan, nearly all business owners are now gearing up to welcome back their employees, customers and vendors to their place of work. Since there are many considerations and Provincial government mandates, LD Human Resources has provided an outline of questions to ask and government measures to consider to help prepare.

As work from home culture continues to become the norm, LDHR has identified an effective virtual onboarding process that applies to any organization. The simple and engaging process ensures the necessary tasks will be completed and that the employee feels connected to the employer’s company and its culture. Performance Management Reviews should be adapted to working virtually to increase long-term retention. LDHR offers additional tips to address this in the recorded webinar and blog.

As many employees are now working remote, and being introduced to new online tools such as Zoom, time spent online has increased dramatically. It is important to ensure we are prepared and protected while navigating this change. LD Human Resources has identified 6 simple ways for employees to remain secure online. Carefully considering these tips will not only help protect companies against online security threats, but provide the extra peace-of-mind we could all use, especially now.

Take advantage of this complimentary webinar by LD Human Resources. Founder and President, Luisa De Jesus, reviews the new safety guidelines announced by the Government of Ontario as workplaces begin to reopen. The 35-minute presentation answers a number of HR-related employer questions to help transition employees returning to work and welcome back customers.