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Seventy-five years. That's three-quarters of a century of building relationships, supporting our clients' success, and giving back to the communities we call home. At RLB Chartered Professional Accountants, we're incredibly honored to reach this milestone, and we couldn't have done it without you, our clients, our team, and our community partners.

Conversations around office life are back in the news once again. Recently, Premier Doug Ford encouraged Ontario municipalities to end remote or hybrid work arrangements and return to five-day, on-site schedules. While this has some organizations thinking about their own workplace policies, we at RLB have no plans to shift from being a fully hybrid firm.

As in any interactive setting, the workplace is susceptible to conflict. While it’s something that many of us would rather do without, it’s important that conflict be addressed in order to foster a productive, harmonious work environment for all.

RLB Chartered Professional Accountants Announces the Passing of Founding Partner Earl Robinson 

In today's fast-paced and competitive world, the success of any organization hinges not just on its bottom line, but also on the well-being and satisfaction of its employees. A company's greatest asset is its workforce, and nurturing their holistic health and wellbeing goes beyond simply providing perks or benefits—it's about fostering a culture that prioritizes employee wellness and psychological safety.

Many organizations adopt policies that do not tolerate any form of outward harassment and/or discrimination in the workplace, but what about more covert behaviours? It is important to promote our own self-awareness, as well as within our workplaces to be alert to microaggressions.

It’s safe to say that most of us have received hospital care at some point in our lifetime. Whether it’s the moment we are brought into this world, treating injuries, or receiving lifesaving care, we have witnessed firsthand the vital role our healthcare providers play in our communities. Our publically funded healthcare system supports our hospital’s infrastructure and human resources. However, new patient care equipment must be funded through community support. The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital works closely with generous donors to ensure that Guelph General Hospital has the necessary equipment to support the needs of our growing community. Their mission statement is simple; Transforming healthcare through giving.

Nestled 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. 

"Gen Z" is the youngest generation you will see currently beginning their careers. The oldest members of the generation are currently in their mid-20s and were born in the mid-1990s through the late 2000s. The future of work is here, with different expectations and mindsets on many topics and the notion of the work itself. It is imperative that employers understand the new generation as they enter the workforce and reshape the traditional workplace norms.

February 1st is National Get Up Day. This gives us an opportunity to share inspiring stories of perseverance. It reminds us to pick ourselves up when we have fallen and give it another try. In our new normal, one of our biggest challenges can be working effectively from home while still feeling connected to your co-workers. Many of these trials could be parents with young children having to take on the role of teacher or dealing with a demanding and affectionate officemate (yes, I am talking about my cat).