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Make it Merry: How to Avoid HR Issues this Holiday

The holiday season should be about happy clients, increased sales and profits, and business growth. However, the relaxed nature of the festive season can sometimes invoke unfavourable situations in the workplace.

From inappropriate behaviour at office holiday parties to the mad rush to use up pending vacation entitlements before the year ends, there is plenty that can get out of hand in the absence of clear HR policies and guidelines.

Our experts Olivia Cicchini and Dixon Karichian, share practical advice on how to handle common staff management issues that may arise during the holiday season.

After watching the webinar, you’ll know:

Key HR policies you need for the holiday season
Ways to reduce risks associated with workplace parties
Health & safety risks and hazards to watch out for 
How to manage a surge in vacation requests
And more…

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Meet Our Speakers

Olivia Cicchini, Employment Law Expert & Presenter, Peninsula Canada

A licensed paralegal, Olivia has significant insight into legal, HR, and employee management challenges faced by Canadian SMEs. 

She utilizes her employment law expertise to create relevant and comprehensive content to help small business owners stay compliant with employment standards and health & safety legislation.  

Olivia’s incisive commentary regularly appears on radio, websites and in newspapers. Her views have been featured on CBC Radio, CTV News, CP24, and Toronto Sun.

Dixon Karichian, HR & Employment Relations Advisor, Peninsula Canada

An experienced HR professional and a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), Dixon Karichian is an HR & employment relations advisor at Peninsula Canada. Through her many years of experience as an HR generalist and HR manager, Dixon has gained considerable knowledge of legislation across Canada and best practices when handling matters related to human resources.

In her current role, Dixon provides consultation to small- and medium-business owners on all aspects of HR management and employee relations.