A Cautionary Tale in Bankruptcy: When HST Came Back to Bite
In the past 18 months, the CRA has become more active in reversing the input tax credits on HST payables for bankrupt companies, on the premise that underlying payables will not be paid. John Hendriks…
How to Start Planning for Your Family’s Financial Future
Family financial planning and wealth management are probably the least likely topics of discussion around the dinner table. While these vital topics have a far-reaching impact on each family member, avoidance may be attributed…
Family Business: Eight Keys to a Smooth Transition
Are you a business owner looking to transition out of your family business? Retirement may be right around the corner, however there are many details you should consider before hanging it up. Philip Evenden provides…
Bringing Human Resources into the Inner Circle
What should a forward-thinking CEO expect from their Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), and how can the CHRO support, collaborate with, and educate the CEO? Farber’s Human Capital Consultant, Sandy Heymann, along with…
Thinking About Exiting Your Business? Don’t Let a Pandemic Stop You
There's no doubt the pandemic has disrupted most businesses' strategic plans, but if you've been thinking of exiting your business, now could be the ideal time. Glenn Bowman and Barbara Cowper explain why…
Hiring Top Talent: Shifting Conventional Thinking
Employers or candidates—who’s in the driver's seat when it comes to hiring top talent? Charlene Bergman asserts that candidates are definitely the ones at the helm, and employers need to adjust their…
Is My Company Insolvent?
With high interest rates and rampant inflation, it’s important for businesses to take stock of their financial situation and address early triggers before they morph into bigger problems. In a series tailored specifically to…
Virtual Onboarding: The Inside Scoop
Onboarding new employees is always a delicate process. From providing all the paperwork and ensuring they have the right technology, to making them feel welcomed and a part of the team—there are a lot…
Building an Agile Workforce: How to Ask the Right Questions
The agile workforce was well on its way before the pandemic hit, but COVID's lingering presence has kicked it into overdrive. For many leaders this leaves them wondering how to best reconfigure their teams…
Interim Executives: Not Just a Placeholder
As an employer, it’s vital to ensure that you’re hiring the best talent available—this also applies when bringing on the often overlooked interim executive. In times of rapid change, an interim’s…