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Payroll Transparency and Equity

Pay transparency is coming. Are you ready to lead the way?

Pay transparency is coming. Are you ready to lead the way?

January 29, 2025 | George Yang | No Comments

Over the past few years, pay transparency has gained momentum. With B.C.’s Pay Transparency Act breaking the ice in 2023 and other provincial and national initiatives in various stages of rollout, it’s no wonder that people are talking about it. Pay transparency is one of many factors impacting overall trust within an organization, and human […]

Mind the gap: Pay equity audits, done right, can build fairer workplaces

October 29, 2024 | George Yang | No Comments

Women making change in pay equity

June 6, 2024 | George Yang | No Comments

Ontario’s Pay Equity Office Unveils a Hidden Inequality: “The Gender Pension Gap”

May 15, 2024 | Community Manager | No Comments

Payroll Management and Compliance

The facts about tax: Tips for addressing five common tax questions from staff at year end

November 15, 2024 | George Yang | No Comments

Note: The advice provided in this article is intended to serve as a starting point for addressing commonly asked tax questions from staff. However, you should ensure that any advice you provide aligns with your organization’s policies and direction from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). As the calendar turns to December, many staff have something […]

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Paying wages with crypto? Ontario ruling exposes risks for employers

September 20, 2024 | George Yang | No Comments

Cryptocurrency has been around since 2009, when Bitcoin was first made available to the public. Now, there are a proliferation of popular cryptocurrencies — including ones like Dogecoin, Ethereum, and Tether. Estimates put the number of different cryptocurrencies globally at about 10,000, according to BitPay. But despite this explosion, and mainstream acceptance by many investors, […]

Province of Employment (New CRA Administrative Policy)

October 4, 2023 | Community Manager | 6 Comments

Learn about the CRA’s new policy on determining the province of employment for remote workers starting in 2024 and what it means for employers and employees. Stay informed!

Professional Skills and Development

6 Essential Skills Every Payroll Professional Should Have

6 Essential Skills Every Payroll Professional Should Have

February 7, 2025 | George Yang | 4 Comments

Payroll professionals have a critical role within organizations as they are responsible for ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time. This is not an easy job and requires a combination of technical skills, attention to detail, and strong organizational abilities. Here are the six main skills every payroll professional should have for a […]

10 Payroll Professionals Share the Crucial Skills You Need to Excel

10 Payroll Professionals Share the Crucial Skills You Need to Excel

February 7, 2025 | George Yang | 7 Comments

Payroll professionals must master essential payroll skills to ensure employees receive accurate and timely pay while maintaining compliance with ever-changing regulations. As payroll administration becomes more complex with evolving laws and technologies, having the right expertise is crucial for success. To gain expert insights, we asked members of the HCM Dialogue community to share the […]

Embracing the calm before the storm: How HCM professionals can get ahead of year-end challenges

Embracing the calm before the storm: How HCM professionals can get ahead of year-end challenges

December 23, 2024 | George Yang | No Comments

Year-end can be a drastically different experience depending on the role you occupy within your organization. For some employees, year-end means a slower workflow that allows them to finish up work plans, close out budgets and pre-plan for the coming year. Unfortunately, for most human capital management (HCM) professionals, year-end offers the unenviable task of […]

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Recruitment, Retention and Workforce Management

Stepping out from the background: How to grow your network from an internal facing role

Stepping out from the background: How to grow your network from an internal facing role

September 18, 2024 | George Yang | No Comments

After spending much of my early career in client-facing roles, I was a bit hesitant when my career shifted to internal facing or “back office” roles. I knew that, for some, the prospect of managing the logistics, operations and administrative functions of an organization would be an absolute nightmare. But over time, I found myself […]

Ottawa tightens rules around foreign worker program as unemployment rate rises

Ottawa tightens rules around foreign worker program as unemployment rate rises

September 18, 2024 | George Yang | No Comments

Ottawa is tightening the eligibility rules around its Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) as the labour market continues to evolve and adjust to post-pandemic conditions. Randy Boissonnault, federal Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, said the program was designed to address labour market shortages when qualified Canadians were not available to fill those […]

Everything you need to know about Ontario’s new recruiter rules

Everything you need to know about Ontario’s new recruiter rules

July 31, 2024 | George Yang | No Comments

Recruiters in Canada’s largest province are now required to get government licenses before they can hire staff – and if they aren’t, companies working with them could be on the hook. Since July 1, all recruiters and temporary help agencies operating in Ontario need to be approved by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and […]

Vacation, Leave and Employee Well-being

Use it or lose it: Dealing with leftover vacation days as year-end approaches

Use it or lose it: Dealing with leftover vacation days as year-end approaches

January 3, 2025 | George Yang | No Comments

Unused vacation days can pile up like those tangled holiday lights you just pulled out of the dusty box in the recesses of the attic — ignored for too long and suddenly a mess that needs to be untangled by a specific date. For employers, the countdown to Dec. 31 often brings the challenge of […]

Paid Sick Leave: A Strategy for Attracting Talent and Ensuring Employee Well-Being

Paid Sick Leave: A Strategy for Attracting Talent and Ensuring Employee Well-Being

October 19, 2024 | George Yang | No Comments

Offering employees paid sick leave might be just what the doctor ordered when it comes to keeping talent healthy. It can also be a competitive advantage for employers looking to attract and retain talent in competitive labour markets, said Bruce Weippert, a senior HR consultant with TAP Strategy & HR in Ontario. “Each province has […]