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We asked 500 shoppers to find out. 2. [How global inflation trends are impacting costs to work](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/6461/global-inflation-trends) — 2024-05-28 — Brian Westfall — A global look at the rising costs to work—and who is expected to pay for them. 3. [How HR can address inflation to encourage employees back to the office](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/6452/return-to-office-strategy) — 2024-05-16 — Brian Westfall — 81% of Canadian employees say their pay has not kept pace with the rising costs of commuting to work. 4. [Why middle manager burnout should be an HR priority this year](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/6408/middle-manager-burnout-strategies) — 2024-04-16 — Brian Westfall — 73% of middle managers in Canada say they "sometimes" or "always" feel burned out at work. 5. [Collaborating in international teams: Benefits, challenges, and best practices](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/4538/international-teams-collaboration) — 2024-02-27 — Tessa Anaya — International teams (i.e. teams with colleagues working from different countries) requires careful planning to prevent time zone gaps or cultural differences from derailing collaboration. To provid... 6. [Hybrid and remote collaboration in the workplace: Key insights for an effective meeting policy](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/4531/collaboration-in-the-workplace-worldwide) — 2024-02-21 — Tessa Anaya — When meetings are too long or too frequent, collaboration in the workplace can go haywire, especially if not all employees share a physical space. Empower your remote and hybrid teams to collaborat... 7. [5 insights for buying software for your business in 2024](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/4490/investing-in-technology-for-your-business-2024) — 2024-01-23 — Tessa Anaya — The new year is ahead of us, and with it, new investments in software may be high on small and mid-sized enterprises’ (SMEs’) priority lists. To help firms create plans that aid in avoiding buyer’s... 8. [eBook: Capterra consumer spending behaviour and retail trends in 2023](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/4412/inflation-consumer-spending-canada) — 2024-01-09 — David Jani, Marcela Gava, Sabrina Khoulalène — As we move into 2024, retail businesses will find it vital to look at how the past year changed their sales landscape, particularly when it comes to inflation and consumer spending. We’ve analyzed ... 9. [The best ways to collect payments for small businesses](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/4408/collecting-payments-small-businesses) — 2024-01-04 — Anna Sheridan — Missing just one payment could be a real issue for a small business, so knowing how to collect payments and send invoice reminders politely is essential. The key is to make the process simple and h... 10. [Managing a hybrid work environment: Common arrangements, benefits, and trends](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/4406/hybrid-work-environment-statistics) — 2024-01-02 — Tessa Anaya — Hybrid work environments are a growing trend across Canada, but how are they being used and managed? To give office managers insights on hybrid workplace trends, we surveyed over 1,000 employees wh... 11. [Improving employee retention: What can companies do to retain employees?](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/4390/improving-employee-retention) — 2024-01-01 — Tessa Anaya — People are the lifeblood of small businesses. To help SMEs with improving employee retention and realizing the importance of engagement strategies, we asked 1,000 workers about what makes them happ... 12. [Private office and coworking space trends: Young companies are more likely to rent shared workspaces](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/4385/office-coworking-space-trends) — 2024-01-01 — Tessa Anaya — Cultivating a workspace that boosts productivity and entices employees to come to work is top of mind for hybrid work companies. To help small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) understand the advant... 13. [Employee retention strategies: What SMEs in Canada need to know](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/4349/employee-retention-strategies) — 2023-11-21 — Tessa Anaya — Recruiting and retaining top talent is always a challenge for small to midsize businesses. To understand more about how companies can build an employee retention strategy, we asked over 1,000 emplo... 14. [The 5 top personnel management systems to manage your workforce in Canada](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/4265/personnel-management-systems) — 2023-10-23 — Tessa Anaya — Whether you're a small business owner or a human resource professional looking to integrate digital workforce management, an efficient personnel management tool can help you optimize your workforce... 15. [The top 5 online HR management tools in Canada](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/4259/online-hr-management-tools) — 2023-10-23 — Tessa Anaya — Streamline the entire employee management lifecycle—from the moment they apply till they retire—with these five top-rated tools for HR professionals. 16. [The 5 best online learning programs in Canada](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/4251/best-online-learning-programs-canada) — 2023-10-10 — Tessa Anaya — An LMS is an all-in-one learning management system, content repository and learner community. Those looking to streamline eLearning processes should review these five best-rated enterprise training... 17. [Smart cities in Canada: Most Canadian city dwellers say sustainability should be the goal](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/4207/smart-city-canada) — 2023-09-26 — Tessa Anaya — Many Canadians are excited about what a smart city in Canada could offer, whether it's improving administrative, health, energy, or mobility services. To find out which services are most in demand ... 18. [The use of AI in HR: How to navigate AI adoption for SMEs](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/4090/use-of-ai-in-hr-study) — 2023-07-20 — Tessa Anaya — The dawn of artificial intelligence (AI) being put to use by SMEs is upon us. As these tools begin to offer more help and functionality to teams in all departments, AI brings many benefits for huma... 19. [The 5 best practices for leading hybrid teams](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/3717/leading-hybrid-teams) — 2023-07-17 — Tessa Anaya — Flexible working models are becoming more popular in Canadian businesses. Discover the best practices for hybrid workplaces and the people who lead them. 20. [Handling dismissals: Only a quarter of SMEs have implemented offboarding processes](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/3712/reasons-for-layoffs-canada) — 2023-06-26 — Tessa Anaya — The decision to downsize can be unexpected and tough for employers and employees alike. What are the most common reasons for layoffs, and how are employees supported in the aftermath? Capterra surv... 21. [Why does your online business need an incident response plan?](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/3677/benefits-incident-response-plan) — 2023-05-31 — Tessa Anaya — An IT outage can disrupt a digital business as much as a fire can, but many SMEs don’t have an incident management plan in place for when disaster strikes. Here’s why they should. 22. [Has inflation had an impact on consumer spending in Canada?](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/3661/inflation-impact-on-consumer-spending) — 2023-05-22 — Tessa Anaya — Prices are climbing for a wide range of products and services, triggering economic fears for business owners and patrons alike. But have those fears influenced the way Canadians shop? Read our surv... 23. [What can firms learn from consumer perception of price inflation in Canada?](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/3639/inflation-in-canada-2023) — 2023-05-10 — Tessa Anaya — Rising prices and inflation in Canada have been points of concern for consumers over the last few years. To gauge the economic effects, reactions, and expectations regarding these issues, we survey... 24. [A marketer’s guide to the sustainable consumer in 2023: Behaviour, trends, and tips](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/3550/sustainable-consumer-behaviour) — 2023-03-27 — Tessa Anaya — For businesses, making operations more eco-friendly can help boost efficiency and lower energy costs. It can also attract the “sustainable consumer" to a brand, as this buyer persona prefers patron... 25. [Offboarding process: Checklist and best questions for exit interviews for employers](https://www.capterra.ca/blog/3532/offboarding-process-for-employers) — 2023-03-20 — Smriti Arya — When an employee leaves the organization due to resignation, termination or retirement, there are various activities that the HR department should thoughtfully perform. 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