There has been a lot of conversation about “quiet quitting.” Some call it a trend, others call it entitlement, but for those of us in HR consulting, we see it as something worth paying closer attention to. It is not a new behavior, but rather a cultural signal that tells us something important about the …
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Navigating the Duty to Accommodate: From Compliance to Culture
The duty to accommodate is a legal requirement- but it’s also a human imperative. At its core, it asks leaders to balance operational realities with empathy, ensuring workplaces respect the dignity and needs of every individual. Accommodation is rarely straightforward. Every case is unique, and the wrong approach can create legal exposure and erode trust. …
The Compliance Revolution: How Remote Work Became HR’s Secret Weapon
Most companies are still trying to force old compliance frameworks onto remote work. But the most forward-thinking HR teams are using this shift as a strategic advantage. They’re building stronger, more compliant, and more engaged teams in the process. Remote Work Solves the Documentation Problem One of HR’s biggest historical challenges, keeping accurate and consistent …
The Empathy Advantage: Where Wellness Meets Profit
The business world is undergoing a quiet revolution. Leadership qualities once dismissed as “soft skills” are emerging as powerful drivers of hard financial results. At the heart of this shift, there is a growing recognition that empathy, mental health awareness, and a focus on employee wellbeing are not optional. These are essential leadership capabilities directly …
Performance Reviews in 2025: Why Micro-Feedback is More Effective than Annual Evaluations
In the ever-changing landscape of human resources and performance management, we see a significant shift taking place. The traditional annual performance review (once a cornerstone of corporate culture) is rapidly giving way to a more agile, responsive approach: the micro-feedback conversations. As we navigate through 2025, this transition is not just a trend but a …
The Evolution of Compensation– Beyond the Paycheque
In today’s job market, offering a competitive salary is no longer enough to attract and retain top talent. Employee expectations have evolved, and organizations that do not adapt risk losing valuable team members to those with a more holistic total rewards strategy. What Compensation Looks Like in 2025 While fair and transparent pay remains essential, employees …
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How a Modern-Day ‘The Office’ Would Tackle Sensitivity Training
It is hard to believe that nearly two decades have passed since ‘The Office’ first hit television screens, and yet, its popularity remains as strong as ever. Thanks to streaming platforms, its viewership is now nearly as high as it was during its original cable run. The groundbreaking mockumentary-style TV show, which gave an intimate look into …
How Dunder Mifflin Would Clash with Today’s Workplace Culture
When watching ‘The Office’ it is easy to get lost in nostalgia, with the humour and relatable characters, however, in today’s reality, workplace culture drastically contrasts the show’s antics. Let’s delve deeper into that reality in Part One of our Blog Series – Workplace Culture, and how ‘The Office’ would look if Michael Scott, and the show, aired …
Empowering Growth: The Importance of Building a Positive Workplace Culture Through Learning and Development
In order to stay competitive, organizations must be ready to invest in their most valuable asset: their employees. Workplace Learning and Development Programs play a pivotal role in nurturing talent, enhancing skills, and driving organizational growth. Salopek & Associates have a variety of Learning & Development workshops available for your organization. From HR Basics for …