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Jordan Strate
Jun 24, 20243 min read
Remote Team Mastery: Tools and Tips for Success
Managing a remote team can be challenging, but with the right strategies, it can be successful and rewarding. Here are some effective...
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Jordan Strate
Jun 11, 20243 min read
Does Your Business Have a Toxic Culture? Here's How to Tell
Having a healthy work environment is super important for any business. But sometimes, a business can develop a toxic culture, which can...
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Jordan Strate
Jun 10, 20242 min read
Mastering the Balance: Technical vs. Soft Skills in the Workplace
In today’s world, there are two important types of skills that people need to succeed at work: technical skills and soft skills. Let’s...
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Jordan Strate
May 8, 20242 min read
Mental Health Awareness Month: Understanding its Importance in the Workplace
Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? It's a special time when people all around the world come together to learn about...
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Jordan Strate
Apr 24, 20243 min read
Pruning the Grapevine: Best Practices for Managing Office Gossip
In any workplace, the buzz of conversation is inevitable. But when that chatter turns into gossip, it can be a poison in your office...
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Jordan Strate
Apr 23, 20242 min read
Unlocking Potential: the Hidden Aspects of Employee Engagement
In today's complex business landscape, the concept of employee engagement has emerged as a cornerstone for organizational success because...
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Jordan Strate
Apr 9, 20242 min read
7 Ways HR Can Help with Change Management
In today's world change is inevitable. Whether it's adapting to new technologies, restructuring operations, or responding to market...
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Jordan Strate
Apr 5, 20242 min read
Who Are Your Key Players?
Identifying and retaining key players within your organization is crucial for it's sustained success. They are the driving force behind...
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Jordan Strate
Apr 3, 20242 min read
The Employee Life Cycle
Every employee's journey is marked by distinct phases, commonly known as the Employee Life Cycle. Understanding this cycle is a crucial...
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Jordan Strate
Apr 2, 20243 min read
Workforce Planning: A Strategic Compass for SMEs
In today’s climate, where the only constant is change, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often find themselves navigating this shift
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Jordan Strate
Mar 22, 20242 min read
Understanding Strategic HR
In the modern business landscape Human Resource functions have evolved beyond admin tasks and compliance matters. Strategic HR is a...
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Jordan Strate
Mar 12, 20243 min read
The Power of Employee Resource Groups
ERGs play a pivotal role in advancing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion within organizations by providing platforms for collaboration.
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Jordan Strate
Mar 11, 20244 min read
Changes to Diversity Disclosure: the Canadian Securities Regulators' Latest Update
In a move toward fostering greater transparency and inclusivity within the corporate landscape, Canadian Securities Regulators (CSR) have...
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Jordan Strate
Mar 4, 20243 min read
Investing in Training: How to Maximize It's Effect
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the importance of training and development cannot be overstated and should never be...
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Jordan Strate
Feb 13, 20242 min read
5 Ways Surveys Help Your Business
While surveys certainly help HR teams know where to focus their efforts, the effects of engagement surveys can be felt at every level of...
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Jordan Strate
Feb 8, 20243 min read
Some Friendly Advice on Work/Life Balance
How do you maintain a healthy work life balance? What a tricky question. Continually facing the increasing demands of the modern...
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Jordan Strate
Jan 14, 20242 min read
Workplace Planning: 5 Tips to Set the Tone for a Productive Year
What keeps our eyes fixed on the future is our ambition driven by our success. As the new year unfolds, January marks the perfect time...
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Jordan Strate
Jan 14, 20242 min read
Mastering the Art of Recruitment: A Guide to Building Your Dream Team
Developing a recruitment strategy is essential in today’s business climate, the pool of top talent dries quickly these days and getting...
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Jordan Strate
Jan 14, 20242 min read
Purpose, Vision, and Values: Three Key Qualities that make Businesses Stand Out
In today's business world, success isn’t only measured in gold, but also by the intangible elements that define a business' identity....
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Jordan Strate
Nov 23, 20233 min read
Top 10 Ways to Show Employee Appreciation (and What to Avoid)
A workplace thrives when employees feel valued and appreciated, it’s a fact. Recognizing their hard work and dedication not only boosts...
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