Canada and the United States are two countries with great bilateral relations, (we often refer to America as our closest friend and ally). In fact our border is often transparent to American companies doing business across the Canadian border. Operations can run productively. As countries we share many of the same traditions, beliefs, values and norms. Many institutions, companies, and often families are intertwined. However, for U.S. companies about to operate in Canada for the first time, (or about to expand beyond a small contingent of Canadian employees), U.S. organizations can find Canadian employment matters to be quite distinctive from American practices.Cultural similarities are many, yet they are often not identical. Cultural workplace nuances are often unwelcome surprises if not considered with a Canadian perspective. Seamless operations can get mired down by poor knowledge of Canadian employment practices, “eh”?
Differences are evident across the spectrum of employment practices. Everything from healthcare, employment law, payroll, provincial employment standards, drug testing, criminal background checks, leaves of absence, record retention, benefits, community giving and employee engagement. I could go on! Many organizations that are cross-border intertwined and operating successfully, have recognized the differences. And they have Canadian HR support. Based in Toronto, I can offer HR solutions that suit your Canadian business. Whether your company is new to Canada, (or has been here for some time), and the complexities of Canadian employment are baffling, Gord MacDonald HR Solutions can serve as the HR advisory service to your organization. With 20 years of cross- border HR experience I can have an immediate impact on the Canadian business.
Oh Canada!——–HR Solutions Offered:
Providing strategic guidance to leaders/ owners in developing, implementing and reinforcing solid people strategies for Canada.
Advising on Canadian employment complexities such as; employee terminations, discrimination/harassment concerns, health and safety, benefits.
Helping create an appropriate process for Canadian hires. Including guidance and creation of job descriptions, letters of employment, non-competes, pay, benefits, employment standards, compliance issues, on-boarding.
Assisting in sourcing, selecting and implementing appropriate Canadian payroll, benefits, HRMS and other technology solutions. Streamlining processes and reducing costs. Avoiding costly mistakes.
- Flexible and based on client needs.
- Periodic, Short-term, Long-term.