Understanding Roles and Responsibilities for Any Process

In this video, Matt Zinck tells us an effective and efficient way to analyze the roles and responsibilities for any process by making use of a Roles and Responsibilities Matrix. He runs through a sample to help explain the process. To download the Matrix and its How-to guide, visit our Free Tools page at: https://ssiconsulting.ca/free-tools/

Interim Leadership

In this video, Larry Rosborough, President of SSI Consulting Solutions, discusses the benefits of utilizing an Interim Leader when a senior-level leader unexpectedly leaves the organization. Larry’s Bio: https://ssiconsulting.ca/our-team/larry-rosborough/ Please post comments and questions below in the Comment section. If you would like to have a conversation with Larry, call us at 1-877-576-3370.

Covid-19 – HR Issues During Business Restart – Vacations

In this video, Ann discusses HR issues related to a Covid-19 business restart, with a focus on vacations. Ann’s Bio: https://ssiconsulting.ca/our-team/ann-vermette/ Links to reputable information on Covid-19 matters can be found at: https://ssiconsulting.ca/resources-for-covid-19-information/ Two more links that were mentioned in this video, from the Globe & Mail and Torys: From an employee’s perspective: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/careers/career-advice/article-layoffs-salary-ei-and-more-your-coronavirus-and-employment/ From…

Cannabis Legalization and the Workplace

The Cannabis Act will be coming into force on October 17, 2018, and subject to provincial or territorial restrictions, adults will be able to possess, share, buy, or grow legal cannabis up to a designated amount. According to Statistics Canada, Nova Scotians are Canada’s highest per capita consumers, and 4.9 million Canadians are already purchasing…

Quality Management: Built In or Inspected In?

There are a couple of different ways to manage quality and many debates as to the benefits of the various ways. The most economical way in the long run is to build quality in right from the start by involving all employees at all stages. Let’s look at the different approaches suggested in the title.…

The Real Cost of Poor Hiring Decisions

Hiring the best people for your organization is an essential part of the success of any business. Managers who want to make the right choices around hiring decisions, and follow an effective, open, and strategic recruitment process, can reduce the chances of making costly hiring errors. Poor hiring decisions have a real and measurable impact…