Restaurant Industry Hits Reset as COVID-19 Restrictions Ease
It has been an unprecedented two and a half months in the history of our industry. Unfortunately, some restaurants will not be able to reopen as they struggle with insufficient cash flow and insurmountable debt. For the rest of the industry, it will be anything but...
HR Best Practices for Post-COVID Office Reopening
Last week, Premier Ford announced phase 1 of a plan to ease restrictions related to COVID-19. Some workplaces and businesses were included, but only those that have the capability to maintain prevention measures currently in place. The rest of us will have...
Is Common Sense Really Common?
As the days of the COVID-19 pandemic drag on, governments all over the world are unveiling plans to open the economy while keeping everyone safe. Here in Ontario, the provincial government has just extended the state of emergency until early June just as...
Three Tips to Help Your Business #Restartwithaplan
Many businesses and organizations have been completely shut down to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Early indications are that Canada’s mitigation strategy is working; we’re seeing fewer cases meaning less person to person transmission. This does not necessarily...
The Quirks of Virtual Work
So, it had to happen. I am mounting the inanities of working virtually, full-on from the comfort of my very own living room. Many of you are likely in the same situation. It’s game on. Virtual everything, pandemic be damned. Sixteen-hour days in virtual platform...
Leading Through Times of Crisis
We are in the middle of a global crisis and the daily news doesn’t seem to be getting any better. During times of crisis, our reality can change on an hour to hour basis. A leader's job is to identify this change, understand its impact, and effectively communicate the...