HR Insights
Expert advice and fresh insights on HR strategies and trends, leadership development, talent acquisition, company culture, and more.
Total Rewards

The Pay Transparency Shift
Prepare your company for pay transparency and legislative changes.
Total Rewards

Develop an Authentic Total Rewards Philosophy
Learn how to develop an authentic total rewards philosophy to motivate your workforce.
Total Rewards

Pulse Study on Total Rewards
Craft a total rewards program that attracts, retains and engages the best talent for your organizaton.
Total Rewards

Changing Compensation
What to do when your compensation plans don't match your current realities.
Leadership Development

Preventing Team Burnout
Engagement is important, so is the risk of employee burnout out.
Leadership Development

First 90 Day Onboarding Checklist
A checklist for leaders to support new talent.
Career Transition

Guidelines for Conducting Terminations
Terminations are hard, especially during a pandemic.
Career Transition

Mapping Your Retirement Path
Retirement is a process, find out more about the elements of a successful retirement plan.
Career Transition

Career Transition Support for Terminations
The Importance of Career Transition Support
Leadership Development

Traditional vs Trending Approaches To Performance
Resources about the disruption of performance management processes
Leadership Development

Team Effectiveness Resources
How to optimize team effectiveness in order to support growth and resiliency
Career Transition

Covid Round Up and Employment Best Practices
This session will delve into employment pro-tips to avoid common pitfalls relating to terminations, vaccinations, and return to work plans.

HR Market Update November 2023
As we head into the holidays, these are the trends we are seeing in the HR space:





Leadership Development as a Competitive Advantage
In today’s dynamic business landscape, leadership development isn’t just a perk, it’s a strategic game-changer. Recent insights from industry experts highlight the incredible potential and strategic competitive advantage that organizations can unlock through investment in leadership and talent development solutions.





Partnership with Tammy Heermann
The Talent Company is excited to share that we have partnered with author, speaker and passionate advocate for women’s advancement, Tammy Heermann.








































HR Market Update October 2023
As we continue to keep a close eye on the macroeconomic backdrop, these are the trends we are seeing in the HR space:





Partnership with Dr. Liane Davey
The Talent Company is thrilled to be sharing some great news! We have partnered with best-selling author, keynote speaker and thought leader in team effectiveness, strategy, and leadership development, Dr. Liane Davey.








































HR Market Update September 2023
The macroeconomic environment continues to exert a significant influence on the HR space. A positive jobs report in the US and strong retail sales figures suggest that interest rates may rise in the future. Meanwhile, in Canada, the January jobs report surpassed the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey by tenfold, with the unemployment rate hovering near an all-time low of 5 percent. As we advance further into 2023, these are the trends we are seeing in the HR space:




Artificial Intelligence (AI) in HR Poll
In our May 18, 2023 Senior HR Peer-to-Peer sessions, we asked Senior HR leaders across the Greater Toronto Area questions about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in HR. Here are the results:





Changing Your Pay Structure & The Cost of Total Rewards
Will you need a different budget due to changes in your pay structure? How do you set your budget for bonuses, benefits, or other total rewards?





Pulse on Total Rewards 2023
The goal of this whitepaper is to provide guidance and insights to assist you in this important and strategic endeavour.





Economic Uncertainty & Balancing Your Compensation Budget
If you are working with a set budget, how do you balance competing demands? Are your budgets ready for what happens next?





Workforce Plans and Driving Results Through Compensation
How does your budget align with business and HR objectives? Will you need a bigger budget for new headcount, promotions, and/or critical roles?








































HR Market Update February 2023
The macroeconomic environment continues to exert a significant influence on the HR space. A positive jobs report in the US and strong retail sales figures suggest that interest rates may rise in the future. Meanwhile, in Canada, the January jobs report surpassed the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey by tenfold, with the unemployment rate hovering near an all-time low of 5 percent. As we advance further into 2023, these are the trends we are seeing in the HR space:





Establishing Market Competitiveness in Compensation
What data will you use to make evidence-based decisions to establish market-competitive compensation?





Priorities and Predictions 2023
Stay ahead of the game this year with i4cp’s 2023 Priorities & Predictions report.




Employee Mental Health and Wellness Poll
In our February 9, 2023 Senior HR Peer-to-Peer sessions, we asked Senior HR leaders across the Greater Toronto Area questions about Employee Mental Health and Wellness. Here are the results:








































HR Market Update January 2023
Kicking off 2023, macroeconomic forces still loom large as year-over-year inflation remains high although possibly reaching its peak. Unemployment rates continue to trend near record lows even as tech companies in particular continue to downsize.








































HR Market Update December 2022
The economy was the main story for this year, with the triple effect of record inflation, record interest rate hikes yet at the same time, record low unemployment rates. These macroeconomic forces resulted in knock-on effects in the HR space, with some sectors like tech coping with high-profile layoffs, usually with quality Career Transition and Outplacement programs included as part of the package, while other sectors struggle to find good people.





Inflation and The Cost of Living
What role, if any, does rising inflation play in setting your pay strategies?








































HR Market Update November 2022
The uncertain economy continues to be uncertain. The unemployment rate remains near historical lows at 5.2% and it appears that we are starting to see inflation numbers beginning to cool. In the meantime, the Tech industry is seeing hiring freezes and layoffs. Amazon, Apple, Lyft, Meta, Microsoft, Snap, Twitter, Stripe and many more tech stalwarts have announced layoffs or hiring freezes to prepare for a coming recession. Here in Canada, Hootsuite, Dapper Labs and Dye and Durham have cut staff.








































HR Market Update October 2022
Winter is coming, and it may not just be the change of season. With persistent inflation, continued central bank tightening of interest rates, currency fluctuations and slowing growth and turmoil in other parts of the world, our economy continues to be uncertain as businesses are planning for the year ahead. These are some of the major trends we are seeing this month:




Quiet Quitting Poll
In our September 22, 2022 Senior HR Peer-to-Peer sessions, we asked Senior HR leaders across the Greater Toronto Area questions about Quiet Quitting. Here are the results:





10 Critical Questions For Your 2023 Compensation Budget
The goal of this whitepaper is to provide guidance and insights to assist you in this important and strategic endeavour.








































HR Market Update September 2022
Uncertainty is in the air. Whether it’s in the economy, employment or the future of work as we collectively define and re-define a post-pandemic world. An uncertain economy is resulting in uncertainty in the HR space. These are some of the major trends we are seeing this month:




HR Leadership Poll
In our August 25, 2022 Senior HR Peer-to-Peer sessions, we asked Senior HR leaders across the Greater Toronto Area questions about how HR is perceived by their organization and how HR contributes in a non-administrative capacity. Here are the results:




Front Line Managers Poll
In our August 11, 2022 Senior HR Peer-to-Peer session, we asked Senior HR leaders across the Greater Toronto Area questions about the strengths and weaknesses of the front-line managers in their organizations. Here are the results:








































HR Market Update August 2022
Macroeconomic forces continued to take centre stage in C-Suites and HR leaders across the country. In speaking with HR leaders across the GTA, these are the major themes we are seeing this month:








































HR Market Update July 2022
To paraphrase a classic novel, it’s the best of times, it’s the worst of times, and everything in between. Find out how HR leaders are navigating the current economic environment.





Sell Your Role
In this resource follow-up from the “High Impact Hiring: Best Practices to Hire Better, Smarter and Faster” webinar, presented by Scott Parish, CEO and Founder of Hireguide, here are some tips to help you frame your value proposition and get candidates excited about saying yes to your role.








































HR Market Update June 2022
Macroeconomic trends continue to take center stage, as employers continued hiring at a strong pace last month in an increasingly tight labour market. So what does this mean for HR professionals and the HR marketplace?





Stay Interview Tips: Combatting the Great Resignation Resource
In this resource follow-up from the “Combatting the Great Resignation” webinar, presented by Anne Fulton, CEO of Fuel50, here are some tips for leaders on how to effectively open, lead, and close a stay interview.








































HR Market Update May 2022
Major shifts are happening in the HR marketplace. Through our contacts and engagements with HR leaders, we are seeing a number of themes emerging. Find out what HR leaders are seeing on the horizon.





Belonging: The Next Metric For Corporate Governance
This white paper prompts new methodology and key indicators to account for human capital while providing the potential for stabilizing talent in a destabilized industry.





The Undoing Effect
How to dig yourself out of the danger of pressure: Undoing the pressure that prevents you from happiness, empowerment & achievement.





The Belonging Effect
Simple strategies to support your people so they stay engaged, & productive while sustaining compounding pressures brought on by COVID-19.





Hiring Manager Satisfaction Survey Questions
A tool to measure hiring manager satisfaction by The Talent Company. Get insights into the satisfaction levels of your hiring managers with our comprehensive hiring manager satisfaction survey questions.





Covid Round Up and Employment Best Practices
Employment pro-tips to avoid common pitfalls relating to terminations, vaccinations, and return to work plans.





Team Effectiveness Resources
Optimize your team effectiveness in order to support growth and resiliency with our professionally compiled resources at The Talent Company.





Traditional vs Trending Approaches to Performance
Our panelists share opinions, experience, and speak about the strategic and practical considerations of moving the needle on company performance.





Hiring Rightâ„¢: Virtual Onboarding
Integrate new employees into a virtual workplace as well as how to effectively onboard new talent without ever having to meet them.





Preventing Team Burnout
Keep your staff energized and always aim for the same goals. Read these tips and prevent team burnout no matter how hard the tasks are.





Life Options Profile
Build a life options profile to help you transition from your current work life to retirement.





Retirement Success Profile
Create a retirement success profile to easily create a retirement plan for yourself or your employees.





Guidelines for Conducting Terminations
Terminations are hard, especially during a pandemic.





Mapping Your Path to Retirement
Retirement is a process, find out more about the elements of a successful retirement plan.





Sell Your Role
In this resource follow-up from the “High Impact Hiring: Best Practices to Hire Better, Smarter and Faster” webinar, presented by Scott Parish, CEO and Founder of Hireguide, here are some tips to help you frame your value proposition and get candidates excited about saying yes to your role.





Hiring Manager Satisfaction Survey Questions
A tool to measure hiring manager satisfaction by The Talent Company. Get insights into the satisfaction levels of your hiring managers with our comprehensive hiring manager satisfaction survey questions.





Hiring Rightâ„¢: Virtual Onboarding
Integrate new employees into a virtual workplace as well as how to effectively onboard new talent without ever having to meet them.





Leadership Development as a Competitive Advantage
In today’s dynamic business landscape, leadership development isn’t just a perk, it’s a strategic game-changer. Recent insights from industry experts highlight the incredible potential and strategic competitive advantage that organizations can unlock through investment in leadership and talent development solutions.





Partnership with Tammy Heermann
The Talent Company is excited to share that we have partnered with author, speaker and passionate advocate for women’s advancement, Tammy Heermann.





Partnership with Dr. Liane Davey
The Talent Company is thrilled to be sharing some great news! We have partnered with best-selling author, keynote speaker and thought leader in team effectiveness, strategy, and leadership development, Dr. Liane Davey.





Stay Interview Tips: Combatting the Great Resignation Resource
In this resource follow-up from the “Combatting the Great Resignation” webinar, presented by Anne Fulton, CEO of Fuel50, here are some tips for leaders on how to effectively open, lead, and close a stay interview.





Belonging: The Next Metric For Corporate Governance
This white paper prompts new methodology and key indicators to account for human capital while providing the potential for stabilizing talent in a destabilized industry.





The Undoing Effect
How to dig yourself out of the danger of pressure: Undoing the pressure that prevents you from happiness, empowerment & achievement.





The Belonging Effect
Simple strategies to support your people so they stay engaged, & productive while sustaining compounding pressures brought on by COVID-19.





Team Effectiveness Resources
Optimize your team effectiveness in order to support growth and resiliency with our professionally compiled resources at The Talent Company.





Traditional vs Trending Approaches to Performance
Our panelists share opinions, experience, and speak about the strategic and practical considerations of moving the needle on company performance.





Preventing Team Burnout
Keep your staff energized and always aim for the same goals. Read these tips and prevent team burnout no matter how hard the tasks are.








































HR Market Update November 2023
As we head into the holidays, these are the trends we are seeing in the HR space:





Leadership Development as a Competitive Advantage
In today’s dynamic business landscape, leadership development isn’t just a perk, it’s a strategic game-changer. Recent insights from industry experts highlight the incredible potential and strategic competitive advantage that organizations can unlock through investment in leadership and talent development solutions.





Partnership with Tammy Heermann
The Talent Company is excited to share that we have partnered with author, speaker and passionate advocate for women’s advancement, Tammy Heermann.








































HR Market Update October 2023
As we continue to keep a close eye on the macroeconomic backdrop, these are the trends we are seeing in the HR space:





Partnership with Dr. Liane Davey
The Talent Company is thrilled to be sharing some great news! We have partnered with best-selling author, keynote speaker and thought leader in team effectiveness, strategy, and leadership development, Dr. Liane Davey.








































HR Market Update September 2023
The macroeconomic environment continues to exert a significant influence on the HR space. A positive jobs report in the US and strong retail sales figures suggest that interest rates may rise in the future. Meanwhile, in Canada, the January jobs report surpassed the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey by tenfold, with the unemployment rate hovering near an all-time low of 5 percent. As we advance further into 2023, these are the trends we are seeing in the HR space:




Artificial Intelligence (AI) in HR Poll
In our May 18, 2023 Senior HR Peer-to-Peer sessions, we asked Senior HR leaders across the Greater Toronto Area questions about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in HR. Here are the results:





Changing Your Pay Structure & The Cost of Total Rewards
Will you need a different budget due to changes in your pay structure? How do you set your budget for bonuses, benefits, or other total rewards?





Pulse on Total Rewards 2023
The goal of this whitepaper is to provide guidance and insights to assist you in this important and strategic endeavour.





Economic Uncertainty & Balancing Your Compensation Budget
If you are working with a set budget, how do you balance competing demands? Are your budgets ready for what happens next?





Workforce Plans and Driving Results Through Compensation
How does your budget align with business and HR objectives? Will you need a bigger budget for new headcount, promotions, and/or critical roles?








































HR Market Update February 2023
The macroeconomic environment continues to exert a significant influence on the HR space. A positive jobs report in the US and strong retail sales figures suggest that interest rates may rise in the future. Meanwhile, in Canada, the January jobs report surpassed the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey by tenfold, with the unemployment rate hovering near an all-time low of 5 percent. As we advance further into 2023, these are the trends we are seeing in the HR space:





Establishing Market Competitiveness in Compensation
What data will you use to make evidence-based decisions to establish market-competitive compensation?





Priorities and Predictions 2023
Stay ahead of the game this year with i4cp’s 2023 Priorities & Predictions report.




Employee Mental Health and Wellness Poll
In our February 9, 2023 Senior HR Peer-to-Peer sessions, we asked Senior HR leaders across the Greater Toronto Area questions about Employee Mental Health and Wellness. Here are the results:








































HR Market Update January 2023
Kicking off 2023, macroeconomic forces still loom large as year-over-year inflation remains high although possibly reaching its peak. Unemployment rates continue to trend near record lows even as tech companies in particular continue to downsize.








































HR Market Update December 2022
The economy was the main story for this year, with the triple effect of record inflation, record interest rate hikes yet at the same time, record low unemployment rates. These macroeconomic forces resulted in knock-on effects in the HR space, with some sectors like tech coping with high-profile layoffs, usually with quality Career Transition and Outplacement programs included as part of the package, while other sectors struggle to find good people.





Inflation and The Cost of Living
What role, if any, does rising inflation play in setting your pay strategies?








































HR Market Update November 2022
The uncertain economy continues to be uncertain. The unemployment rate remains near historical lows at 5.2% and it appears that we are starting to see inflation numbers beginning to cool. In the meantime, the Tech industry is seeing hiring freezes and layoffs. Amazon, Apple, Lyft, Meta, Microsoft, Snap, Twitter, Stripe and many more tech stalwarts have announced layoffs or hiring freezes to prepare for a coming recession. Here in Canada, Hootsuite, Dapper Labs and Dye and Durham have cut staff.