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05/29/2026

Our friends at COVE are looking for an HR Partner to join their team! This is an amazing opportunity to work at one of our most innovative companies in Nova Scotia. The HR Partner will be responsible for creating an engaging and productive work atmosphere for employees and will oversee all aspects of human resource practices and processes.

COVE is looking for someone with 5-7 years of experience for this full-time, hybrid role. COVE offers a competitive salary, comprehensive paid time off, medical & dental benefits, RRSP matching, parental leave top-ups, and opportunities for learning and growth.

Check out all the details here ▶️

Discover open positions at top companies in Nova Scotia. Browse job listings across various industries and take the next step in your career today.

05/20/2026

Happy International HR Day! Today, we're celebrating a field we care deeply about. HR is so much more than policies and processes; it's leadership, relationships, culture, communication, problem-solving, strategy, and people. We're especially proud of our own team, whose dedication, empathy, expertise, and passion for this work makes an impact everyday.

To all the HR professionals in our network, we know all the work you do behind the scenes to support employees and organizations. Happy International HR Day from all of us at uptreeHR!

05/13/2026

Yesterday, Rheannon and Erin, had the opportunity to attend the inaugural Black HR Professionals Summit. 👏

A huge congratulations to Miriam on creating such an impactful event and carving out this space within the HR community. The day was inspiring, informative, and a great opportunity to connect with other HR professionals.

We're grateful to have been part of such a meaningful event and are already looking forward to attending next year and watching this community grow!

05/07/2026

If employees can’t see a future with you… they’ll find one somewhere else.

It’s one of the most common themes we hear in exit conversations and engagement work. Not always because growth didn’t exist, but because it wasn’t visible, understood, or talked about.

If the path forward feels unclear or unknown, your top performers will be the first to create a path elsewhere.

Creating clarity around growth doesn’t require a full org redesign or making promises. It starts with better conversations, knowing your employees' goals, and intentional development.

Read the full blog by Michelle MacFadgen here ▶️

Many leaders assume employees will naturally recognize potential opportunities within the organization. In reality, most employees need help visualizing…

05/05/2026

This week is Mental Health Week, and it is a good reminder that work isn't separate from mental health; it's a major driver of it.

For many people, work shapes identity, purpose, stress levels, relationships, and overall well-being more than we fully realize.

From an employer's perspective, mental health isn't influenced by just one thing. It's the result of the entire employee experience, including
👥 Leadership quality and support
💼 Workload, expectations, and clarity
👯‍♀️ Team dynamics and psychological safety
🏆️ Recognition and feedback
📈 Opportunities for growth and development
😦 Change and uncertainty

We've explored many of these themes from the employer perspective in our blogs, including topics like:
🔹 How Work Shapes Identity - https://www.uptreehr.ca/how-work-shapes-our-identity-more-than-we-admit/
▫️ Leading With Humanity in Uncertain Times - https://www.uptreehr.ca/beyond-business-as-usual-leading-with-humanity-in-uncertain-times/
🔹The Role of Eustress in Performance - https://www.uptreehr.ca/too-little-too-much-or-just-right-the-role-of-eustress-at-work/
▫️Building Resilient Leaders - https://www.uptreehr.ca/building-resiliency-what-resilient-leaders-do-differently/
🔹Coaching and Empowering Employees - https://www.uptreehr.ca/coaching-for-performance-shifting-from-managing-to-empowering/
▫️Motivation, Recognition, and Engagement - https://www.uptreehr.ca/the-science-of-motivating-employees/
🔹Supporting Employees Through Challenges - https://www.uptreehr.ca/capacity-isnt-constant-how-employers-can-support-employees-through-lifes-challenges/

Mental health at work doesn’t come from one initiative or policy. It’s built through everyday decisions, leadership behaviours, and how work is designed.

04/30/2026

That moment when you’re about to address an employee’s behaviour… and they disclose they’re struggling personally 😬

Now what?

Our latest blog explores how managers can navigate these conversations with compassion and clarity without excusing harmful behaviour.

Read the blog here ▶️

We’ve all been there; reports coming in about an employee slamming down the phone, snapping at colleagues, arguing every bit of feedback…

04/28/2026

Most employees decide if they want to stay at a company long before they ever say it out loud.

Our latest blog dives into the unspoken side of onboarding. How manager presence, communication, and early support shape confidence and psychological safety from day one.

When leaders slow down and truly show up, new hire onboarding and time to impact speeds up.

Read the blog here ▶️

Most employees decide whether they will stay with a company within their first few months, long before they ever voice it…

04/23/2026

Third Place Transition House is looking for a casual Women's Support Counsellor in Truro, NS. This is meaningful work that directly contributes to the healing, safety, and stability of women and children across Colchester and East Hants.

What's in it for you?
🕛 Relief/Casual position
💲 $24.30 per hour
📍 Truro, NS

Check out all the details here ▶️

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04/22/2026

Remote work isn’t one-size-fits-all, especially when you’re someone who gets energy from being around others.

In our newest blog, Rheannon shares a thoughtful and honest perspective on what happens when remote work meets an extrovert, the challenges, the unexpected benefits, and what organizations should be thinking about as flexible work continues to evolve.

Extroverts often thrive on connection and interaction, so working remotely can feel isolating without the right support in place. This blog explores how to better understand those experiences and create work environments where everyone can do their best work.

Whether you’re leading a team or navigating remote work yourself, this perspective is worth reading.

Read the full blog here ▶️

How can leaders be aware and start to change their remote working environments to support all employees, especially those who need a little extra people time…

04/20/2026

Last Friday, our team got together to celebrate some big milestones and take a well-earned pause to connect. We swapped our keyboards for paintbrushes for an afternoon of painting pottery at Thinking Ceramics, followed by a great meal at The Arms.

These moments matter. Taking time to step away from the day-to-day, reflect on what we’ve accomplished, and simply enjoy each other’s company is a big part of what keeps our team strong. We’re proud of the work we do and even more grateful for the people we get to do it with.