Owl Insight Human Resources (formerly Lisa Isaac HR Professional Services)

Blog Posts

• Tired of Constantly Putting Out Fires? We Can Help With That!
• Recognition is not Universal, but Appreciated
• You’re Up, Coach: Three Unique Approaches to Workplace Coaching
• Is Someone's "Attitude" Enough Reason to "Fire" Them?
• Boarding the Bus: My Onboarding Adventure
• Maintaining Mental Health While Volunteering: Recognizing Burnout and Seeking Support
• Handling a Leave of Absence for Employee Experience and Retention
• Truth and Reconciliation, The Experience of Indigeneity in the Workplace
• Change Happens – It’s How You Handle it That Matters
• Navigating the Fine Line: Accommodation or Performance Issue?
• Choose an HR Consultant to Help You Grow
• How to Build Managerial Courage: A Journey of Growth and Leadership
• Handle with care! How employers can help mitigate the loss of employment (and earnings)
• From Chaos to Clarity: The Importance of HR Systems in the Workplace
• Thoughtful Onboarding: Welcoming Your Next Change-Maker
• AI Meets HR: Essential Policy Updates for Modern Workplaces
• From Burnout to Brilliance: Illuminating Psychological Wellness at Work
• Then. Now. Next: Seven Years of Shaping HR
• Rebuilding Trust: Leading with Clarity and Care After a Workplace Investigation
• Starting Over in HR: Balancing Work, Family, and a New HR Career
• Performance Management: Start with Curiosity
• Performance Management: Building Systems that Work
• Workations That Work: Managing Risk, Maximizing Reward
• Beyond the Name: Building Owl Insight HR
• Do I Really Have to Tell People Not to Be an A--hole?
• Is it a raise or not? The difference between COLA and Merit pay
• Less is More: Why Supporting Mental Health at Work Starts with Taking Things Off People’s Plates
• How the LIHR Team Stays Grounded While Traveling
• Tips for a Successful Termination: Maintaining Respect and Safety
• Independent Contractors or Employees? New legislation has something to say about that
• What the Heck is HR and What Do We Do?
• The Probationary Period: a Time of Increased Coaching, Not a “Get out of jail free card”
• A Checklist for Effective Performance Discussions
• How To Use Internal Communications to Drive Your Bottom Line
• It’s not just about money
• Vacation Rules: How well do you understand them?
• Speaking as an HR professional…
• HR is a Highway
• Not to Alarm You, But It’s the 10th Month of the Year – When Were Your Policies Last Reviewed?
• The Value of Indigenizing Workplace Policies
• Four Steps to Proactive Policy Communication
• Orientation versus Onboarding: Know the Difference and Retain your Talent
• Do Your Hiring Practices Meet Health & Safety Standards?
• Discipline versus Coaching: When an Employee Does Something You Don’t Approve Of
• How to Progress with Discipline After Coaching
• Measurement for Success