Who can be a bystander?
Who can be a bystander? When a third-party witnesses or learns about an inappropriate interaction experienced by someone else, they are considered a “bystander”. Bystanders are not targets or offenders; they are direct or indirect witnesses. They can play a significant role in an investigation by providing information about what they observed. Bystanders Can: describe […]
Free Social Media Use Policy Template
How to create an effective social media policy? Social media has revolutionized the way we communicate, both personally and professionally. It is where we connect with others, share our experiences, express ourselves, and conduct business. As the lines between personal and professional lives blur, employers increasingly recognize the importance of having a well-defined social media […]
FREE Respect in the Workplace Poster
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SCORM TRAINING 101: A GUIDE FOR HR MANAGERS
HR Managers work with Learning and Development as well as IT partners to provide training for employees. This blog explains the SCORM file management system and how it works. What does SCORM mean? SCORM stands for Sharable Content Object Reference Model. Sharable Content Object. SCORM packages are designed to be easily shared and reused across […]
What is Sensitivity Training?
What is Sensitivity Training? Sensitivity training is One-to-One individual or group training that focuses on making employees aware of their attitudes, behaviours, and their impact on themselves and others. It promotes better individual and group accountability and dynamics. Sensitivity training is an important part of an organization’s commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive, and safe […]
10 Strategies to Increase Mindfulness of Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
Everyone has a role to play in contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our subtle and unintentional assumptions and biases can influence our actions and negatively impact coworkers and the working environment. Unconscious bias is defined as: “Prejudice or unsupported judgements in favour of or against one thing, person, or group as compared to […]
Working From Home: Setup, Productivity and Wellness Tips
Remote work is transforming how, when, and where we work. It may be an adjustment for those familiar with the traditional office environment. The following are tips to assist those transitioning from a traditional office environment to working from home. Setting up your workspace Your home workspace is your new office, and you’re still at […]
Maintaining Healthy Workplaces: Managing Stress Through Resiliency
It is important to maintain both a healthy mindset and a healthy workplace in these changing times. People have been impacted by many lifestyle and workplace changes, which may have caused them stress. One of the major mental forces in combatting stress is resiliency, which strengthens our ability to deal with change and burnout. Stress […]
What Employers Need to Know: HR Compliance Checklist 2024 (Ontario)
To help employers in Ontario navigate their responsibilities to stay compliant with new laws as well as manage the workforce effectively, HR Proactive Inc. has compiled the following HR Compliance Checklist for 2024. Workplace Training Employers are required to provide workers with mandatory training on: Harassment and Violence in the Workplace Sexual Harassment in the […]
Employment Insurance: Maternity and Parental Benefits in Canada
What is maternity leave and parental leave in Canada? Maternity Leave: Maternity leave is time off from employment that is allowed for the birth-giver during times of pregnancy, childbirth, post-childbirth, adoptions, and childcare. Parental Leave: Parental leave is time given to a parent that requests time off to care for their newborn baby or adopted […]
