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Leadership and Strategy: Building a Resilient and Efficient Organization
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

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Nov 26, 20253 min read


Designing Workplaces for Cognitive Sustainability in Leadership
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

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Nov 26, 20253 min read


Cultivating a Strong Organizational Culture: A Strategic Guide for HR Professionals
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

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Nov 26, 20253 min read


Canadian information sharing: worker Miss classification
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

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Nov 26, 20251 min read


Hybrid and Remote Work: Strategic HR Approaches to Performance and Culture
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

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Oct 28, 20253 min read


Canadian Attitudes to AI Use
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

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Oct 15, 20252 min read


AI "Workslop'"
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

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Oct 15, 20252 min read


An Employers Guide - Employment Contracts - Why we have them and what to include
By George Waggott, founder, and Roberto Fonseca-Velazquez, law student, George Waggott Law

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Oct 15, 20251 min read


An Employers Guide - Internal Investigations
By George Waggott, founder, and Roberto Fonseca-Velazquez, law student, George Waggott Law

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Oct 15, 20251 min read


An Employers Guide - AI in the Workplace
By George Waggott, founder, and Roberto Fonseca-Velazquez, law student, George Waggott Law

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Oct 15, 20251 min read


The Hidden Cost of Rudeness: Why Workplace Civility Must Be a Strategic Priority
By George Waggott, founder, and Roberto Fonseca-Velazquez, law student George Waggott Law The modern workplace is facing a crisis of...

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Sep 8, 20253 min read


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

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Sep 8, 20253 min read


Canadian CEOs Embrace Generative AI: Speed and Efficiency Drive Adoption, but Future of Work Remains Uncertain
By George Waggott, founder, George Waggott Law As generative AI continues to capture headlines across industries, Canadian CEOs are...

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Aug 22, 20253 min read


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

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Aug 14, 20253 min read


U.S. States Seek to Regulate “Robo Bosses”
By George Waggott, founder, and Roberto Fonseca-Velazquez, Articling student George Waggott Law A series of recent articles published by...

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Aug 14, 20253 min read


Religion in the Canadian Workplace: Still Possible
By George Waggott, founder, George Waggott Law Many people have a misconception that there is absolutely no place for religion in the...

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Jul 11, 20253 min read


The Benefits of Recruiting Talent Internally
By George Waggott, founder, and Roberto Fonseca Velazquez, law student George Waggott Law A recent article published by Deloitte argues...

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Jun 24, 20253 min read


A New Kind of Leadership for a New Kind of Workplace
By George Waggott, founder, George Waggott Law Leadership training is undergoing a dramatic shift. The traditional model—classroom-style...

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Jun 19, 20252 min read


Remote Work – Not Necessarily Covered by Canadian Law
By George Waggott, founder, George Waggott Law Just because a worker is employed by a Canadian company, the protections afforded by...

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May 23, 20253 min read


5 Ways AI Can Improve Your Hiring Process
By Adam Walsh, Managing Director, Elby Professional Recruitment For more information about Elby Professional Recruitment, please visit...

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May 22, 20251 min read
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