Employee engagement is defined as “the strength of the mental and emotional connection employees feel toward the work they do, their teams, and their organization”
Continue ReadingAs the end of the year and the holidays approach many employers are looking for ways to mark the occasion and thank their employees for another successful year. Gift cards are always a great choice; they're devoid of possible allergens, they offer a world of possibilities, and they're tax-exempt.
Continue ReadingExecutive Summary On Nov. 3, 2022, Canada’s Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, released Canada’s Fall Economic Statement; the government’s first update in the wake of high inflation, increasing interest rates and economic uncertainty. The 2022 Fall Economic Statement introduces several new tax measures and affirms the government’s intention to proceed with previously announced tax measures, although the implementation date of some key measures is being delayed (trust reporting rules, mandatory disclosure rules and excessive interest and financing expense limitation rules).
Continue ReadingWith buzzworthy phrases like “Quiet Quitting”, “the Great Resignation”, or “the Great Reevaluation” making media headlines, there is no denying the importance of work-life balance; now more than ever before. What work-life balance looks like will vary from person to person, and even from organization to organization. Continuously determining the needs of employees and creating initiatives will aid in overall recruitment and retention of employees by promoting stability and thus, engagement.
Continue ReadingRLB Chartered Professional Accountants is happy to announce that they have joined RSM Canada Alliance, a premier affiliation of independent accounting and consulting firms, effective October 11, 2022. This affiliation gives RLB Chartered Professional Accountants access to a full range of national and international capabilities through RSM Canada LLP.
Continue ReadingRLB Chartered Professional Accountants is excited to unveil the rebranded HR Consulting practice now known as RLB People.
Continue ReadingOn October 1st, 2022 the minimum wage will increase to $15.50 per hour. The Ontario government has stated the reason for the increase is tied to the Ontario Consumer Price Index.
Continue ReadingEmployers with 25 or more employees as of January 1st of any year must have a written policy on electronic monitoring in place no later than March 1st of that same year. This new requirement for a written policy requires employers to be transparent by providing employees with certain information about any electronic monitoring in place. It is important to note that it does not establish a right for employees not to be electronically monitored by their employer, nor does it create any new privacy rights for employees.
Continue ReadingNestled in the heart of Downtown Guelph is an unassuming stone building. Within the walls of this building, however, an organization thrives, thrumming with compassion and a desire for progress.
Continue ReadingI change my password on a quarterly basis, I don’t stay logged into my social media accounts on multiple devices, and I would never open any attachments that look questionable.
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