The Perks (and Quirks) of EI and Being Self-Employed

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.

5 Tips to Address Body Odour in the Workplace

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.

3 Tips to Build Teamwork

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.

Workplace Harassment Investigation

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…

Why Should I Outsource HR?

Most people spend more time at work than they do at home. In fact, Canadians clock up 1,702 hours at work a year (HRD Magazine). As much as we try to “keep work at work”, the reality? That simply doesn’t happen. Good days and bad, they follow us home. It’s the reason why many people choose to work in an environment where they can enjoy their time, contribute and build relationships that add value to their lives. As a business owner, you are likely no different…