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 12 min read
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 162 min read
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 12 min read
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 233 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20232 min read
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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