In today’s rapidly evolving business world, conducting workplace investigations has become increasingly important. In a 2022 survey by the Canadian Human Rights Commission, 63% of registered complaints relate to employment issues. Your organization may have recently experienced an incident that caused unprecedented turmoil in the workplace. It could have been a conflict that escalated, making it difficult to make …
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The Importance of Payroll Compliance Audits: How Payroll Specialists Drive Efficiency and Minimize Risks
Payroll management is a critical aspect of any business, as it directly impacts employee satisfaction and financial stability, as well as the organization’s reputation. Errors in payroll processing can lead to various issues and consequences, such as dissatisfied employees, reduced employee morale, and even legal and financial risks. Businesses should consider taking proactive measures to …
Fostering an Inclusive Workplace: The Power of Allyship in Driving DEIB
In all organizations, the values of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) hold increasing significance. Within the workplace, it is essential that all employees feel valued and respected, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other defining characteristic. Therefore, allyship plays a significant role in promoting and embodying DEIB within a workplace. …
The Importance of Respectful and Inclusive Corporate Functions
Summer has arrived, and provinces throughout Canada are preparing for summer celebrations, festivities, and music events. Corporate functions are also prevalent during this time of year. Corporate functions can increase team engagement and morale in the workplace; they show employees they are valued, build rapport, and improve communication amongst team members. When organizing and participating …
Why Hiring an HR Consultant is Essential for Small Businesses
In the post-pandemic era, many small businesses are facing significant challenges, including intense competition for talent, overworked employees, and the need to control costs. In this scenario, organizations must adopt effective strategies to achieve their workforce and talent objectives. One such strategy is to hire an HR consultant. Below are some reasons why hiring an …
Year-End Payroll Tips and Tricks
Year-end can be a very stressful time of the year for Payroll Professionals, so being organized with folders dedicated to your year-end and having a checklist can help tremendously! I would always recommend checking with your payroll provider first, as they may have year-end checklists available that align with your organization’s needs. If you do …
Employer Branding & Why It’s Important
The current job market continues to be a candidate’s market and Salopek is seeing an increasing number of our clients inquiring about recruitment support and how to position themselves to stand out from competitors. A competitive job market presents an opportunity for organizations to revisit their recruitment strategies and ensure they are positioned to attract …
Returning to the Workplace: Supporting Your Team Through the Transition
After almost 3 months of slowly starting to see daily life get back to some sort of “normalcy”, we are still seeing uncertainty surrounding returning to the workplace. Many people feel unsettled about disrupting new routines to return to a workplace that may come with different dynamics. We are noticing that our clients, as well …
Tips For Managing Payroll For Small Businesses
Payroll is one of the most critical aspects of running your business. Your people are your biggest asset, so it is essential to ensure 100% accuracy when running payroll to mitigate risk to your organization and keep employee satisfaction and morale high! Salopek & Associates has put together some tips and best practices to help …
Targeted Search: Recruitment’s Secret Sauce
You develop a job posting that perfectly promotes the opportunity within your organization; your culture, the position profile and a summary of the ideal candidate who will be as passionate about the role as you are! It’s perfect – so you post it. And you wait… This summarizes the start of many companies’ current recruitment …