By George Waggott, founder and Roberto Fonseca-Velazquez, law student George Waggott Law Employee compensation and benefits are one of the most significant investments organizations make. Organizations today operate in a globalized labour market for top talent. Compensation and benefits are essential to attracting and retaining talent. This article explores some key considerations in modern compensation strategy. Specifically, this article will discuss the process of developi

By George Waggott, founder and Roberto Fonseca-Velazquez, law student George Waggott Law Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is rapidly transforming the landscape of Human Resources (“HR”). AI offers powerful tools to streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and improve employee experiences. As organizations embrace AI, HR professionals must navigate a delicate balance between innovation and responsibility. This article explores how HR can ensure employees develop AI-relate

By George Waggott, founder and Roberto Fonseca-Velazquez, law student George Waggott Law Employees, clients, investors, and the public increasingly expect organizations to reflect their values. Organizations have responded by adopting Environmental and Social Governance (“ESG”) initiatives. For HR professionals, this shift is an opportunity to align workforces with organizations’ broader environmental and social goals. This allows organizations to create workplaces that are n

By George Waggott, founder and Roberto Fonseca-Velazquez, law student George Waggott Law Management is a tool that helps employees learn from their work experience to improve their skills. Today, upskilling and reskilling employees are widely considered to be essential for the long-term success of organizations. Thinking about performance management has undergone a transformation as HR leaders have increasingly pursued a more employee-centered approach. This article will prov

By George Waggott, founder and Roberto Fonseca-Velazquez, law student George Waggott Law A good leader can be the difference between the success or failure of an organization. HR professionals are positioned to shape leadership development, influence strategic direction, and design efficient organizational structures. In times of uncertainty such as these, clarity at the top is essential to building a workplace that is both high-performing and future-ready.   Leadership as a

By George Waggott, founder and Roberto Fonseca-Velazquez, law student George Waggott Law Despite the abundance of productivity tools and performance frameworks, many leaders frequently find themselves mentally exhausted. A recent article published in the Harvard Business Review argues that a significant contributor to exhaustion is how people use their brains at work. Modern work environments require leaders to constantly use their prefrontal cortex (PFC), the brain region re

By George Waggott, founder and Roberto Fonseca-Velazquez, law student George Waggott Law In today’s competitive business landscape, an organizational culture geared towards success must be a priority for organizations. A strong, cohesive, culture can drive performance, foster innovation, and create a workplace where employees thrive. For HR professionals, shaping and sustaining such a culture is a critical responsibility.   Building Trust Between Management and Employees Trus

By George Waggott, founder and Roberto Fonseca-Velazquez, law student George Waggott Law Canada’ federal Budget 2025 proposes to amend the Canadian rules for lawful information sharing pursuant to the Income Tax Act and the Excise Tax Act (Canada). These measures will allow the Canada Revenue Agency to share taxpayer information under the Income Tax Act and confidential information under the Excise Tax Act.  The relevant information will be shared with Employment and Social D

By George Waggott, founder, and Roberto Fonseca-Velazquez, law student George Waggott Law As hybrid and remote work models become permanent fixtures in the modern workplace, HR professionals are uniquely positioned to guide organizations to success in this new paradigm. The challenge is no longer whether remote work is viable, the focus now is how to optimize remote work, balance it with in-office collaboration, and preserve a strong organizational culture across distributed

By George Waggott, founder, and Roberto Fonseca-Velazquez, law student, George Waggott Law Canada is at risk of losing its edge as a world leader in artificial intelligence (AI). According to a recent global study for KPMG (the “Trust, attitudes and use” report), data shows that Canadians face growing uncertainty about AI, with a gap in public understanding about how AI tools might be used. The KPMG survey results show that Canada is among the least AI-literate nations in the

By George Waggott, founder, and Roberto Fonseca-Velazquez, law student , George Waggott Law The rise of AI-generated “workslop” is becoming a serious issue in workplaces, according to a recent article from Forbes. “Workslop” refers to AI-created content, like reports, meeting notes, or proposals, that appears polished but lacks substance or accuracy. While it may look professional at first glance, workslop often wastes time and damages trust. About 40 per cent of desk workers

By George Waggott, founder, and Roberto Fonseca-Velazquez, law student, George Waggott Law

By George Waggott, founder, and Roberto Fonseca-Velazquez, law student, George Waggott Law

By George Waggott, founder, and Roberto Fonseca-Velazquez, law student, George Waggott Law

By George Waggott, founder, and Roberto Fonseca-Velazquez, law student George Waggott Law The modern workplace is facing a crisis of...

By George Waggott, founder, and Roberto Fonseca-Velazquez, law student, George Waggott Law A new study by BrightHire and Harvard Business...

By George Waggott, founder, George Waggott Law As generative AI continues to capture headlines across industries, Canadian CEOs are...

By George Waggott, founder, and Roberto Fonseca-Velazquez, law student George Waggott Law An article published by Columbia Business...

By George Waggott, founder, and Roberto Fonseca-Velazquez, Articling student George Waggott Law A series of recent articles published by...

By George Waggott, founder, George Waggott Law Many people have a misconception that there is absolutely no place for religion in the...