THE LEARNING CENTRE

Having a well-defined vacation policy can benefit both the employer and the employee in a number of ways. For the employer, a vacation policy can help to prevent absenteeism and improve overall productivity. By setting out clear rules and procedures for...

I will no longer be the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for Specialty Medical Partners. And by that, I mean I’m getting a new title. The reason I was the CMO in the first place was that I got to pick my own title, and join the team of Chief Executive Officer,...

The role of human resources has evolved over the years as the needs of the business and employees have changed. Most HR professionals have aligned themselves with traditional human resources management activities such as leave management, performance...

In a world where conspicuous consumption and a desire to keep up with the Kardashians often takes centre stage, the concept of ‘stealth wealth’ is gaining traction. For physicians, who frequently earn higher incomes but face unique pressures and expectations,...

Quiet Firing refers to when an employer deliberately mistreats an employee to the point that they decide to quit. Employers go this route as a way of saving on severance, as employees are not entitled to severance pay when they quit on their own. Some...

The journey to becoming a staff physician is an arduous one, complete with long hours of residency, high stakes exams, and often huge student loan burdens. During our time in school, we became accustomed to the concept of ‘delayed gratification’, where...

Pay equity refers to the principle that individuals should be compensated equally for work of equal value, regardless of their gender. The goal of pay equity legislation is to eliminate pay disparities between men and women by ensuring that jobs of equal...

The long-standing debate between paying off debt and early retirement investing can’t be won just by looking at the math; the best choice for you depends on your comfort level and financial goals. In this blog post, we will delve into the arguments for...

Women are exceptional and influential leaders and change-makers, yet they are denied opportunities, recognition and advancements. Many barriers and biases have declined over the years, but gender stereotypes continue to create problems in the progress...