The OI Group is dedicated to offering top-quality free resources to help you grow your business while ensuring compliance. Discover how Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) can support you by managing Human Resources, Payroll, benefits, and health and safety, giving you more time to focus on your business.
Actions to Address Mental Health Challenges
Vacation is a legal right of employees. In Canada we have 2 types of vacation rules: Vacation pay and Vacation time.
Vacation Accrual on Hours Worked
Vacation is a legal right of employees. In Canada we have 2 types of vacation rules: Vacation pay and Vacation time.
Working at Heights Safely
An employer must ensure that a worker is trained in the safe use of the fall protection system before working at heights.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression associated with late autumn and winter and is thought to be caused by a lack of sunlight
Workplace Injuries
Across Canada, over 40,000 workplace injuries occur each year.
Emergency Preparedness
Preparing for emergencies is an important part of your workplace health and safety program and is a legal requirement throughout Canada.
Workplace Violence
Most people think of violence as a physical assault. However, workplace violence and harassment are a much broader problem.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is equipment or clothing worn to minimize exposure to hazards in the workplace.
WHMIS Training/Annual Review
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is Canada’s national hazard communication standard.
Winter Safety and Hazards
The winter season is among us, and unfortunately, this means increased hazards, especially for outdoor labour workers.
PPE Failing Woman Across Canada
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is used to keep employees safe and protected from hazards and harmful substances while at work.
Back Injury Prevention
Partnering with a PEO can help your business stay compliant and expand into new markets at a fraction of the cost.
Are Your Workers Having Trouble Sleeping?
Poor performance while at work can result from many different areas, both internal and external.
Air Quality – Protecting Your Workforce
As we feel the affects of climate change in not only Canada but globally, we have an obligation as the employer to protect our workers.
Holiday Party Safety Checklist
Be prepared and set a plan in place to help prevent accidents, illness, injury and inappropriate behaviour during your company events.
Training Audits
Most organizations across Canada require their employees to receive job related training prior to starting a new position.
Employee Appreciation & Perks
Employees who feel recognized while at work are twice as likely to stay at a company compared to those who do not.
Work Performance Evaluations
Work performance evaluations are powerful for both employers and employees. A performance review allows managers to make sure their employee’s goals are aligned with the company.
Employee Feedback Systems
Collecting employee feedback can provide insights into what exactly is happening within the organization.
Results of Bad Management
It’s essential for your business to nip bad management in the bud. The most common consequences of bad management on businesses include:
How to Plan for Succession
Succession planning is a process that your organization can use to ensure every critical position is occupied by an employee with the right skills and experience.
HR-Pay Equity
Pay equity is equal pay for work of equal value. That means if two different jobs contribute equal value to their employer’s operations then the employees in those positions should receive equal pay.
Implementing An Upskilling Plan – 5 Steps
Hiring new employees can be extremely costly in 2025, especially when there is no guarantee of how long they will stay in the position they were hired for.
Growing a Prosperous Business
As a business owner one of the most challenging jobs you have is to hire workers who will work as a team!
International Vs. Domestic Benefits – Find Out What Works Best for You
In Canada, a company is either an employer or they are not. Do you know if your PEO qualifies as a legitimate employer?
What is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO)/Employer of Record (EoR)?
In Canada, a company is either an employer or they are not. Do you know if your PEO qualifies as a legitimate employer?
Are You a Legitimate Employer in Canada? Find Out in 6 Simple Steps.
In Canada, a company is either an employer or they are not. Do you know if your PEO qualifies as a legitimate employer?
Independent Contractor Misclassification – Don’t Waste Time and Money
Often an assumption exists that organizations can get around PEO/GEO services by simply declaring that a person is an Independent Contractor.
5 Ways a PEO Saves You Money
Partnering with a PEO can help your business stay compliant and expand into new markets at a fraction of the cost.
Canada HR Essentials!
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