Shelly McLaughlin
Navigating Workplace Tangles: Occam's Razor as an Investigative Compass
In the intricate realm of workplace investigations, particularly those involving allegations of bullying, harassment, or discrimination,...
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Shelly McLaughlin
- Mar 1
- 2 min
Clash Over Investigators: Are Employers Bound to Complainant Choices?
Introduction: Navigating Employee Objections in Workplace Investigations From an employer's perspective, it's important to recognize that...
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Shelly McLaughlin
- Feb 16
- 2 min
Empowering Honesty: The Impact of Qualified Privilege in Workplace Investigations
Introduction: The Safavi-Naini v Rubin Thomlinson LLP, 2023 ONCA 86 ruling brings a significant development for workplace investigators....
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The Neutral Zone
- Feb 1
- 2 min
Closing the Gap: Why Effective Harassment Training Can't Wait
Beyond compliance, there's an overarching need for employers to cultivate a workplace culture that disapproves of any form of harassment.
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Shelly McLaughlin
- Jan 23
- 3 min
Navigating Credibility in Workplace Disputes: Learning from Recent Legal Cases
Credibility assessment is a cornerstone in resolving workplace disputes. The recent cases of St. Lawrence College v Ontario Public...
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Mallory Hewlko
- Nov 29, 2023
- 2 min
Simple Yet Powerful: The One Change That Can Drastically Reduce Toxicity in the Workplace
In today's fast-paced and high-pressure work environments, the emergence of a toxic workplace culture is a serious concern. It can lead...
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Mallory Hewlko
- Nov 20, 2023
- 2 min
Finding the Balance: HR's Top 5 Challenges in Crafting Ideal Workplace Behaviour
Human resource (HR) professionals play an integral role in ensuring employees understand the boundaries of appropriate behaviour in the...
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Mallory Hewlko
- Nov 7, 2023
- 2 min
Boosting the Bottom Line: The Business Case for Proactive Respectful Workplace Training
In the modern corporate arena, success is contingent upon constant adaptation and forward-thinking strategies. However, evolving beyond...
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Mallory Hewlko
- Oct 31, 2023
- 1 min
Why Businesses Can't Afford to Ignore Conflict in Their Employees: Navigating the Internal Storms
Dip in Productivity: Interpersonal conflicts can significantly sidetrack focus. When employees are enmeshed in disagreements, their...
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Mallory Hewlko
- Oct 24, 2023
- 2 min
Toxic Workplace Culture: Recognizing the Red Flags
Work is often more than just a paycheck or a list of tasks. It shapes our identities and forms a significant part of who we are. But when...
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- Oct 13, 2023
- 1 min
Adulting 101: Rising Above High School Drama in Real-Life Conflicts
Addressing conflict doesn't need to be daunting. By staying calm, listening actively, using "I" statements, seeking commonalities, and being
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info8960406
- Sep 12, 2023
- 2 min
Why Senior Leaders Should Grasp HR: A Closer Look
Much has been written about how an organizations Human Resources Department (HR) has evolved from being seen by senior organizational...
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- Feb 11, 2023
- 2 min
What to do When Someone Says, “You’re a Terrible Boss!”
Have you ever been told, “you are a terrible boss!”? How did you respond? What emotions come up for you, and how do you handle those...
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- Feb 11, 2023
- 2 min
What is the Public Interest Disclosure Act, and Why Should I Know About It?
Sept 2, 2022 As of December 1st, 2019, the Public Disclosure Act (PIDA) came into effect for employees of government ministries in...
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- Feb 11, 2023
- 3 min
5 Tips for Leaders’ Mental Health in 2022
Oct 18, 2022 Leaders, in particular, are challenged right now. Sandwiched between supporting extra-vulnerable and less-resilient staff,...
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- Feb 11, 2023
- 3 min
Being Mindful of Mindfulness
Nov 7, 2021 Let’s ensure we start on the same page and explain what we mean when we say mindfulness. “Mindfulness” has been around for...
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- Feb 11, 2023
- 2 min
Workplace Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – It’s about PRIDE
June 21, 2022 June is the start of PRIDE celebrations in many parts of the country, and reflecting on the history of PRIDE, it’s exciting...
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