by Wendy Macphail | Mar 1, 2012 | Accord News, Employment Law, Human Resources
One thing is certain in life, and that is things will change. Many people find change unsettling, and this is particularly true in the workplace. However, if your business is to continue to grow, it must constantly evolve. So how do you manage to encourage your...
by Wendy Macphail | Feb 1, 2012 | Accord News, Employment Law, Human Resources
Do you have an employee that is frequently away sick on a Friday or a Monday? What can you do if you suspect an employee’s absence for sickness is not genuine? This is a question I am frequently asked by my employer clients. If you have reasonable grounds to suspect...
by Wendy Macphail | Dec 1, 2011 | Accord News, Employment Law, Human Resources
The phrase workplace culture is a term that is being used more frequently recently. This phrase, like so many others, dips in and out of fashion, and means different things to different people. When I refer to work place culture, I am referring to the particular stage...