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How to create a time off policy (sick leave, vacation, personal days)

You’re sitting across the room interviewing a potential candidate for a new role, deciding whether...

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5 tips for hiring and retaining millennials

When recruiting in today’s workforce, it is important to keep in mind the different trends amongst...

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Do I need life insurance? A look at when and why you should buy

Don’t ignore life insurance. Choosing the right coverage is easier than you might expect. Also, th...

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A Primer on RRSP Matching Programs

In the battle to acquire top talent, most employers are using the same weapons. Competitive salary? ...

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How (and why) to improve employee morale at your company

Everyone from executives to managers to HR needs to get a handle on employee loyalty, satisfaction a...

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Your quick-start guide to building an impactful employee mentorship program

Strong mentorships leave a lasting imprint on the careers of many young professionals. Lessons learn...

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Cannabis legalization in Canada – here's what employers should know

Alcohol had its heyday in the workplace - boozy lunches to close deals, late nights to get creative ...

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4 ways to increase employee participation at company socials

Company socials are great opportunities to show employees how much they are valued and for them to b...

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Ontario employers – these are the document policies you need to have

It’s critical for Ontario employers to understand Ontario employment laws while building workplace...

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What are maternity and parental benefits in Canada?

Great question. With lots of inconsistent information out there, Humi’s got you covered with your ...

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What is a Record of Employment (ROE)?

Service Canada defines the Record of Employment (ROE) as the “single most important document used ...

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How Knowing More About Your Workplace Benefits Can Improve Your Financial Plan

Guest post by Planswell Whether you’re just starting out in your career, well on your way up th...

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10 Quick Tips for A Successful Performance Review

Performance reviews provide an excellent opportunity for managers to give feedback to employees, re...

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6 Elements Every Job Description Must Have

A job description is a document that describes the tasks, duties, and responsibilities required f...

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Offboarding Checklist: What to Do When an Employee Leaves

Employees are a company’s most important source of competitive advantage; this is because human ca...

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How to Choose the Right Benefits Plan

Choosing a benefits plan for your organization can be a daunting task. The insurance industry is a n...

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A Guide for Your First Benefits Plan

First time administering a group benefit plan? No need to fear - Humi is here! Be it by choic...

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How to Deal with Late Benefits Applications

Before we take a look at what late benefits applicants are and how to avoid them, it is easier to un...

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Intellitix Grows with Humi

As Intellitix moved into their growth phase and continued to expand globally, Kristen Van Kesteren, ...

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MatchBox Hires Paperless with Humi

Once MatchBox started skyrocketing the number of employees, they needed a smart HRIS. Matchbox chose...

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BUILD IT By Design Lays Their HR Foundation with Humi

Before BUILD IT By Design started using Humi, they were flooded with paperwork and HR headaches. Th...

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Why Simpson Seeds Loves Humi

Similar to most small businesses, Simpson Seeds realized it was time to upgrade their HRIS when thei...

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Goodbye Poor Posture – 6 Ergonomic Desk Tips

Bad posture is often a culprit of common issues including neck pain, upper/lower back pain, shoulder...

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3 Ways HR and Marketing Can Influence One Another

There is an increasing demand for HR to forge an alliance with marketing, as more companies realize ...

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3 Desk Exercises to Stay Healthy at Work

The human body doesn’t like maintaining any prolonged static posture. This is why we asked one of ...

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Top Common HR Software Misconceptions

It’s no secret that the integration of technology into human resources is changing how we manage o...

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5 Free Ways to Improve Employee Engagement

As the quest continues for HR professionals to tackle the issue of disengagement in the workplace, c...

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4 Lessons from Companies with the Best Onboarding Practices

If your company is looking to add top talent, the investment in recruiting does not stop the day the...

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3 Ways HR and Finance Should Be Joining Forces

The relationship between HR and finance has long been seen as a reflection of conflicting interests ...

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Why Owners Should Have a Split Dollar Insurance Policy

If you own your own business, over time two things are likely: 1. At some point, you will need to ...

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Candidate Journey Mapping: The Key to Better Recruiting

In today’s candidate-driven market where there is stiff competition for top talent, many companies...

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How to Leverage Your Employer Brand in the Fight for Top Talent

If you're in the midst of expanding your company, then you know that building an all-star team is no...

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5 Ways to Create a Culture of Lifelong Learning

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that all great employees are innately driven by a desire for profe...

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Offboarding: The Art of Gracefully Parting Ways

As an employee’s lifecycle at your company comes to an end, the last impression they leave with ca...

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Hippo CMMS Fills HR Gap with Humi

Hippo CMMS is a growing software development company located in Winnipeg, Canada. Since its launch i...

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Ask Humi: How Do I Land My First HR Job?

As convocation comes to a close, it is on to the next chapter for the graduating class. For all the...

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5 Ways to Fight the Flu at Work

Coughing, sniffling, and fevers can be a common occurrence in the workplace when flu season strikes ...

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7 Ways to Maximize Your Health Benefits During Winter

Things are no doubt more tiresome and stressful in the winter months. The good news is that your emp...

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