We are living through unprecedented times. We don’t know when we’ll be able to stop and look back on them, because we don’t know when they’re going to end. What we do know is that the constant change, the constant dealing with the unknown, is making things tough on...
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Canadian Labour Laws for Small Business: Part Three – The Pertinent Acts
by Diego | Oct 13, 2021 | Blog
As we’ve said, nothing beats the knowledge of a seasoned labour lawyer when you’re trying to navigate your way through Canada’s labour laws. But if you can’t afford one as you’re starting out, these snippets should help you gain a basic understanding of your legal...
Canadian Labour Laws for Small Business: Part Two – Leaves of Absence
Important changes to federal employment standards under Part III the Canada Labour Code are set to come into effect on September 1, 2019, that will have a significant impact on many employers. One area that saw changes under the Code was the addition of new types of...
Canadian Labour Laws for Small Business: Part One
by Diego | Sep 30, 2021 | Blog
Starting your own business means wearing a whole lot of different hats, at least at the beginning. Head of Production, V.P. Marketing, HR Director. One hat you want to be careful about wearing is Head of Legal. Canada’s labour laws as outlined in the Employment...
An Overview Of The Best Time Tracking Solutions In The Market
by Diego | Sep 27, 2021 | Blog
Achieving individual work productivity among employees is a factor that greatly affects the company as a whole. For instance, people with management and business administration careers are always looking for ways to create more optimal work cultures and environments....
Why NOT to Talk Politics at the Office
by Diego | Sep 20, 2021 | Blog
A simple question: Is it appropriate to discuss politics at the office? The simple answer (that would make this the shortest article we’ve posted by several pages): No. The last decade or so has seen the most divisive and polarizing political figures, policies and...
Update to vital signs
We've added more details to the vital signs on the dashboard, we now show you yesterdays numbers and this week so you can keep on top of the current budget percent.
15 Tips Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know
For some, becoming an entrepreneur is the culmination of the (North) American Dream. It can be a thrill ride that leads to enormous wealth and a pathway to true freedom. But it carries with it a great deal of risk, especially at the beginning. It takes a real...
Firing your IT Pro
by Diego | Aug 19, 2021 | Blog
How to Fire Your IT Professional While Protecting Your Data Firing an employee is never easy and never pleasant. Firing your IT pro or Systems Administrator comes with a whole other set of issues. Often referred to as “the keeper of the keys”, this individual has the...
Getting Your Grad Tech Ready
by Diego | Aug 18, 2021 | Blog
Getting Your High School Grad Tech-Ready for the Next Step Time flies! It seems like just yesterday she was all pigtails and puddle jumping, and mere weeks ago that you were teaching him how to knot a tie for his first school dance. (Does anyone wear ties to school...
How to Hire an IT Pro
by Diego | Aug 10, 2021 | Blog
As your business expands and grows, you will find a need to have an IT Professional. These 4 tips will help you get the right fit, the first time! How to Hire the Right IT Professional for Your Business As your company grows, there is no doubt you will need a...
New push alert on chat messages
by Diego | Jul 27, 2021 | Blog, TWS – News
We are almost done integrating the chat module with the app. Until then, we will now push an alert to you when you have any unread chat messages waiting to be read on the site.
Asset Tracking Update – Request Asset Number At Punch
by Diego | Jul 27, 2021 | Blog
We've updated the asset tracking so you can create assets that require the employee to enter the asset number at punch. When creating the asset, select the new optionThen on punch, your employees will be prompted:
Update to traffic trail report
by Diego | Jul 21, 2021 | Blog, TWS – News
We've updated this report to include SCHEDULED and PAID hours (or all 3) detailed data in a table the ability to download the data Check it out
Updates to the employee app
by Diego | Jul 16, 2021 | Blog, TWS – News
We've launched an update to the employee app that includes Ability for employees to request time off within the app Ability for employees to enter availability within the app Updated controls and designs
Keep Your Business Cyber-Safe While Traveling
by Diego | Jun 28, 2021 | Blog
Things are starting to open up and the possibility of travel is just over the horizon. If you own your own business, travel can often be an important part of keeping that business growing. And on top of the business trips that take you away from the office are,...
Great books about business you must read
by Diego | Jun 25, 2021 | Blog
It is impossible to read them all, and perhaps in the face of such an overwhelming number, you need some ideas to get started. We recommend that you start with one of the following books: Profit First: A Simple System to Transform Any Business from a Cash-Eating...
Improve Employee Recognition
by Diego | Jun 21, 2021 | Blog
It is a practice used to express appreciation, motivate employees, and reinforce desired company behavior. The goal of job recognition is to encourage employees in the workplace and showcase their good performance and positive business results. When an employee feels...
How to Scale Your Business
by Diego | Jun 19, 2021 | Blog
9 Tips to Help Scale Your Small BusinessScalability is about capacity and capability. Does your business have the capacity to grow? Will your business systems, infrastructure and team be able to accommodate and keep up with growth? There’s a difference between scaling...
11 Ways to Develop Leaders at Your Small Business
by Diego | Jun 16, 2021 | Blog
As a small business owner you are forced to wear many hats, particularly as things begin to take shape and your company begins to grow. Having people on staff who can step up and help in larger roles will become a necessity. Bringing leaders in from outside the...
10 Ways to Control Overtime at Your Small Business
When an employee works over 40 hours in a workweek, you may be required to pay them additional wages at a higher rate. Overtime ranks as one of the biggest ongoing expenses for most companies, and poor management of overtime can cost your small business a lot of...
Ideas to Improve Motivation at Work
Running a company is complicated, even more so in times when reality is harsh and life has changed so much in the past year. Many workspaces had to reinvent themselves to survive, many employees lost their jobs, others changed their way of working, others stopped...
The Importance of Employee Performance Reviews
by Diego | May 31, 2021 | Blog
When you first started your company, employee reviews were probably just an act of self-reflection, as you were the only one sitting at the table. But as your company grows and you hire more employees, it becomes more and more important that you regularly evaluate...
Self-Scheduling at Your Small Business
by Diego | May 25, 2021 | Blog
The Advantages of Self-SchedulingEven before COVID-19, many small businesses were working towards a self-scheduling model. Now, with so many people working from home or other remote locations, and with customer demands going unpredictably up and down, self-scheduling...
Recognizing Burnout Within Your Small Business
First, you must recognize the issue. Many people ask, what is the difference between stress and burnout? Is there one? There is. And it’s important to understand that. Because there is a difference in how each syndrome presents itself, there is a difference in how...
Budget Update – Employment Programs
by Diego | Apr 22, 2021 | Blog, Canada, HRLive
Brought to you by our partner HRLive At more than 700 pages the Federal government budget released yesterday includes something for everyone (we will briefly update the most significant announcements for employers). Permanent, unfunded spending increases means the...
“Essential Workplace” – WFH Clarification
by Diego | Apr 22, 2021 | Blog, HRLive, Ontario
Brought to you by our partner HRLiveI’ve received several questions regarding the impact of the stay-at-home order as it respects “essential workplaces” and for this reason we are providing the following important clarification to our HRLiveClient group: Previously...
Creating a Safe Workplace Amid COVID Concerns
by Diego | Apr 12, 2021 | Blog
While we are not through the pandemic yet, the roll out of vaccinations has provided a light at the end of the tunnel. We are at a point where going back to the workplace is becoming a not-so-distant reality. And this is bringing with it a whole new set of challenges...
My employee says they can’t clock in – what happened?
by Diego | Apr 12, 2021 | Blog, Employees
You may have employees telling you they can't clock in. "The site said I couldn't punch" "It just wouldn't let me in" In many cases, the employee isn't reading the message and reporting it back to you properly. We've now added a report that shows the exact sequence of...
The Importance of Scheduling for Small Business
by Diego | Mar 31, 2021 | Blog, Uncategorized
No matter what business you’re in - retail, restaurant, services, professionals, healthcare - proper scheduling of your employees is paramount in guaranteeing the best experience for your clients and staff, leading to the best results for your bottom line. It creates...
How to Deal with Stress at Work – Wherever it Is
Ways to Deal with Work-Related Stress These unpredictable times have led to unprecedented levels of stress in the workforce. Its effects are real and potentially devastating. Many studies have shown how stress can lead to physical symptoms including headaches, upset...
How to Keep Your Team Connected While They Work from Home
by Diego | Feb 17, 2021 | Blog
Many people forced to work from home by the pandemic may find it difficult to be on their own - maybe for the first time. It is very easy to lose contact with “the outside world”. For some people, especially those who feed off the hustle and bustle of a busy office...
How to Hire During Times of Crisis
How to Hire During Times of CrisisA global crisis changes everything! Don’t we know it! You make your plans and the universe laughs.Things change everyday and it can feel impossible to keep up. And this is as true for your business as it is for everything else. Maybe...
Lead Generation
by Diego | Jan 18, 2021 | Blog
10 Lead Generating Strategies for Small BusinessWhether you’re just starting out or are an established small business, a good portion of your time, or your staff’s, is likely spent on lead generation. Lead generation is the actions or tactics you use to attract...
Leadership Qualities are essential for success!
7 Attributes of a Great Small Business LeaderGreat leadership is essential for any business to succeed. Without it, it is nearly impossible for a company to grow and expand in ever-changing markets. This may be especially true for small businesses that are often...
7 Tips to Stay Productive While Working from Home
by Diego | Dec 21, 2020 | Blog
7 Tips to Stay Productive While Working from HomeIn this year like no other year, many people have been forced to work from home. If you are used to, and happy with, an office environment, this change can be rather unsettling. There are a whole host of potential...
Improving Communication at Your Small Business
by Diego | Nov 23, 2020 | Blog
11 Ways to Improve Communication at Your Small BusinessImportance of Communication Effective communication, both internal and external, is essential to the success of any business. It improves business performance in several different ways. First, good communication...