You’ve hired your first employee, set them up on a progression plan, and they’re thriving in your small business. Great work! Next, you’ll be responsible for reporting your employee’s income to the government. Enter the T4 (and possibly the RL-1) slip.  T4 slips and tax season in general often brings […]

A big part of being a great employer is making sure your employees are continually learning and growing; it benefits them and benefits the company at large.  So how can you ensure that your new employees stay on the right track months down the road?  Creating an employee development plan […]

Without a doubt, a solid benefits package is one of the most effective ways to attract and retain a good employee.  And after the many steps you’ve taken to find and hire the right person, you want to make sure you’re providing them with everything they need to feel fulfilled […]

After searching long and hard for the right employee, you’ve found “the one.”  You’ve made the offer, they’ve accepted, and now you need to think about the onboarding process. From first day processes to setting up payroll, an effective onboarding process is essential – it sets the foundation for your […]

Okay. You’ve crafted the perfect job posting, populated all major employment boards, and applications have started rolling in.  Once you’ve filtered through your many applicants, you’re ready to start scheduling interviews. Conducting an effective interview will help you select the right person for the job; someone who aligns with the […]

Your employees might be working from home these days, but just like in the office, maintaining a positive workplace culture is vital. And part of maintaining that culture means promoting the safety of your employees — both physically and mentally.  Here are some ways you can improve the health and […]

Alright. You’ve thought long and hard about the next step for your business, and realized it’s time to hire your first employee. It’s exciting stuff.  As you embark on your journey for the right candidate, you need to think about the credentials and professional traits you’re looking for in a […]

Only two provinces have legislated paid sick days. Should you be offering paid leave to your staff?

Canadian organizations want their staff to reflect the country’s demographics and increasingly, they also want to see diversity in their supply chains.  Why? When one in 5 Canadians are “visible minorities, other than Aboriginal peoples” – that’s 7.67 million out of 34.4 million Canadians in 2016 – people want to […]

Let’s face it – we all know our net income is a whole lot less after the Canada Revenue Agency takes its piece of the pie. Part of that loss concerns payroll deduction remittances in Canada. As an employee, you want a breakdown of Revenue Canada payroll deductions and as […]