Responsibilities to Employees if You Buy or Sell a Business

Buying or selling a business affects a lot of people - namely all of the employees that work for or with that business. It's going to be a huge adjustment for them, and you're responsible for facilitating that adjustment. Business is business, but this is an instance in which people need to be put first. If you don't handle the situation properly, things can get bumpy later on down the road. Make sure you're covering your bases when dealing with the employees you're passing off or inheriting.

What Are Your Responsibilities to Employees if You Buy or Sell a Business?

How to Professionally Deny a Raise Request

When an employee comes to you for a raise, it often takes a lot of courage to actually get up and ask the question. The thing is, due to numerous reasons, you might not be ready or willing to increase their salary yet. However, communicating this to an employee is a very difficult and delicate matter. They may not be ready to hear a negative response, and if they do, it may kill their motivation. Here’s how to professionally deny their request and keep them motivated to work hard.

How to Professionally Deny a Raise Request

The Ups and Downs of a Late Career Change

It's no secret that in today's fast-paced world, employees are becoming more disillusioned with the idea of carrying out their entire career within one organisation, or indeed, industry. With many opportunities for adult learning, there is no reason why careers need to stagnate purely because of age.

The Ups and Downs of a Late Career Change

Midlife job search: facts and myths

With an aging global workforce and an economy which has forced many companies to downsize, it's no wonder that many workers over the age of 40 are trying to find a new position.

Midlife job search: facts and myths

Canada - Alberta Minimum Wage

A year ago Alberta's provincial government decided to move towards a minimum wage of $15 per hour by 2018.

Alberta Minimum Wage

Australia - National Minimum Wage

Australia's revised national minimum wage (NMW) was implemented on July 1 2017.

National Minumum Wage