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.

How can employers help their staff to stay on task while navigating through this new blended work and home life situation that has become a reality for so many? What work standards and expectations are considered too much or too little? To help businesses operate effectively through the COVID-19 pandemic, the team at LDHR has identified five ways to help employers lead their employees and maximize their performance through these unprecedented circumstances.

The experience we are living today is definitely unprecedented. We must adapt to the unknown and do our best to cope. Now, more than ever, we need to stay connected and help each other to keep positive. The team at LD Human Resources is here to support you and your business to navigate through this uncertainty. In an effort to help you manage and rise above, we’ve prepared a few tips on how you can practice self-care during this COVID-19 pandemic. Below are some ideas.

As an employer, are you prepared to effectively manage your business should Canada experience a pandemic with Coronoavirus (COVID-19)? The following recommendations will assist you in proactively preparing for contingency business operations, as well as your human resources policies, and procedures.

Without opportunities for professional development and a clear trajectory for promotion, good employees often resign well before the employer can change their mind. To incentivize employees and help build out a professional development plan, LDHR offers business owners a checklist to help start one of their own.

If emotional intelligence isn’t your forté, and the holidays make you feel anxious, you’re not alone. We offer employers and people managers a guide to feeling their true feelings during the holidays, and how to help their employees do the same. Curious to learn how? 

How do you, as an employer, show appreciation towards your staff without putting them on the naughty list this year? The team at LDHR has pooled our combined 65 years’ of experience in the field to ensure you avoid these seven common holiday party mistakes and a potential HR disaster.

One year since cannabis (aka marijuana) became legalized in Canada, a new phase of legalization begins. Wondering what the new products are, and if you have the right training andpolicies in place to keep your employees safe?

There are many benefits to being self-employed in Canada. It’s probably why the number of self-employed Canadians is staggering and continues to grow exponentially. Stats Canada reports that there were 2.8 million self-employed individuals in 2018; of those, 1.1 million were living in Ontario. Here is a quick list of the benefits of being self-employed.

How do you delicately tell an employee they have body odour? While this is not an easy conversation to have, it is an absolute necessity if it is affecting other staff members and the quality of your work environment. Our experts at LD Human Resources weigh-in to provide you five simple tips for addressing body odour in the workplace and how to do it from a place of care.

When we’re involved in the day to day grind of our working lives, we sometimes lose sight of our most important assets – our people. So as an employer, what do you do to ensure your teams work together in the most productive and efficient manner? Here are a few simple and inexpensive strategies you can employ to encourage engagement.

There is no business issue quite as unique as a workplace harassment investigation. However, one thing is certain: the fact that it happened at your place of business can have detrimental effects, not only on the parties involved, but on your whole team and the day-to-day operations. Not to mention a potentially significant impact on your business finances and a major toll on company morale! If you’re in this predicament, read on to learn the five essential ways to restore employee trust…