Protos HR Solutions

11/04/2021

We can review your church's bylaws and policies to ensure they help you make better organizational decisions and prevent common employment challenges found in churches.

When I was completing my Mdiv, I learned about lot about preaching, spiritual disciplines, church history and theology. I love these subjects and soaked them up, but I didn’t realize how unprepared I was for what actual ministry was like: administration, managing people, formal meetings and organi...

08/17/2021

Do you feel safe in your workplace? Violence and harassment can come from supervisors, fellow employees or customers, but does your organization have a way for you to speak up? It is every employees right to be protected! Check out our blog about why this issue is so difficult to implement in the workplace.

Workplace violence and harassment policies are mandatory for all businesses in Canada and most people reading this article should know where to find the policy at their workplace. This policy includes small businesses such as contractors, farmers and churches. Nearly 70% of all employees in Ontario....

08/03/2021

Have you ever thought about why it is so difficult to find a good, reliable employee? Maybe you are a good employee, but your employer doesn't seem to recognize it. Check out this blog and consider how your organization can be better!

“No one wants to work hard anymore!” “I can’t find any skilled workers.” “These days, employees don’t stay for long.” I have encountered statements like this many times when speaking with employers. Is it true? If you are a part of an organization that struggles to retain employees a...

07/15/2021

Check out this article? Work-life balance is easy to claim harder to implement.

Working from home might become the new normal post COVID-19 restrictions. For some, it was already normal to be available all the time. Whether you are an employee or employer perhaps it's time to think of the consequences of being "on" all the time.

https://theconversation.com/do-you-answer-emails-outside-work-hours-do-you-send-them-new-research-shows-how-dangerous-this-can-be-160187

The creep of digital communications into our entire lives is not as harmless as we think.

07/12/2021

Do you work on a farm without a Health and Safety Plan in place? Don't wait for something serious to happen to develop one. Promoting safety saves lives and money.

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07/05/2021

Think you know how to motivate people. Here are three assumptions everyone makes about motivation and how you can think differently.

Have you ever started out with a great employee and they checked off all the boxes of things you were looking for? From attitude, to work ethic - they were perfect. After a number of years, though, the employee seemed to be growing disinterested, less motivated, and stagnant. Why does this happen? T...

06/21/2021

Here are 3 reasons why your role in developing and training your church staff is crucial to your organization's health. Check out our blog and follow us for more great information!

The grass always looks greener on the other side. “That pastor is such a good speaker.” “Their worship is amazing!” “They have an incredible youth ministry.” Have you ever had these thoughts? It’s normal to notice and appreciate what others do well, but it also can make us long for mor...

06/01/2021

Starting a new job is hard for employees. Get it right as an employer and you increases your chances of them sticking around. Keep your best employees by developing an orientation strategy. Follow us on Facebook for more great ideas and contact us for a free consultation to help your business grow.

Beginning a new job is stressful. I know that everytime I have started a new job, I have been filled with anxieties. New routines, new supervisors, new coworkers and new expectations make the experience a major life stressor. The Holmes-Rahe Life Stress Inventory rates it as being more stressful tha...

05/25/2021

Farms are a great place to raise a family and work, but how do you keep them safe. While there is always going to be a risk, don't assume you have done everything you can to make things safe for you, your family, and your employees. Check out our blog and follow us on Facebook for more information or a free consultation email [email protected]

I have over six years of experience working on swine farms as a teenager and young adult. Overall, I appreciated the discipline and work experience, but I do have a few stories that give me pause when, twenty years later, I consider the role of health and safety in agriculture. The reality is 72% of...

05/17/2021

In our experience, one of the biggest challenges for churches is developing strategies to help run the organization. Everyone involved in the leadership of a church usually has the best intentions, but best intentions only work if there are structures in place to help with managing employees, administration, and employee development.

Check out our blog and help your church leadership grow.

When I was completing my Mdiv, I learned about lot about preaching, spiritual disciplines, church history and theology. I love these subjects and soaked them up, but I didn’t realize how unprepared I was for what actual ministry was like: administration, managing people, formal meetings and organi...

05/12/2021

Health and Safety strategies in agriculture are essential to protecting your employees and family. Two recent studies by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association found that child fatality rates on farms have increased in the last 25 years. At Protos, we believe every farm should create a Health and Safety strategy to prevent unnecessary accidents and injuries.

Here is a blog for more reasons why you need a Health and Safety Strategy on your farm.

Many farmers know that health and safety in agriculture is important, but they don’t have the time to figure out all of the complexities of health and safety in their industry. Unfortunately, there can be many barriers to establishing flexible, effective health and safety policies, including the d...

05/04/2021

Three reasons why performance management is more than just yearly reviews. It's an investment in your business and employees. Check out our blog and follow us for more great resources.

When an employee hears about a ‘review,’ often their initial feelings are not positive. While there are always some people who enjoy being evaluated, for many it dredges up memories of bad report cards or being picked last for the team. While employers might want to use reviews as a part of thei...