Human Resources
Labour shortages, supply chain challenges endure
As policies continue to change and the labour shortages remain unsettled, managers must continue to ride the waves.
Recent proof-of-vaccination decisions in condos
None of us know how long proof of vaccination will be required in Ontario in the settings mandated by the province, or whether those areas and exemptions will be amended over time.
The legalities of vaccine policies in condos
An increasing number of condos within the last two months have implemented mandatory vaccination policies, which apply to indoor common element amenity users and on-site employees.
Data privacy faces renewed scrutiny in condos
Maintaining residents’ privacy is nothing new in condos, but optional vaccine policies are bringing more relevance to the issue of anonymity. .
The nuances of amenity access during COVID
A vaccine policy for amenity use may spark emotionally-charged debates from opposing residents and enforcing it proves challenging.
A condo board’s guide to fixing people problems
If one board director considers another director problematic, despite an excellent board orientation, it is time to act.
Aging condos can learn new tricks
As appealing as old buildings are, they do present some unique challenges for residents. Often, these aging developments hang on to old processes.
Opening new doors at Buckingham Condos
As society ushers in an era of smart home technology that is more adaptable and efficient, some developers are pushing this to the top of a pile of conveniences.
Preventing conflicts from escalating in condos
There are strategies that can be helpful to consider in recognition of the fact that reactive approaches to conflict can be quite costly for condo boards.
Condos in precarious spot if small repairs sit idle
Should the corporation move forward with certain maintenance repairs if the issue has the potential to become exponentially worse?
Ontario advances elevator repair legislation
Ontario is kicking the dust off of elevator repair legislation, which was passed under the Liberal government in May 2018 but never proclaimed into law.
Seven tips for building trust in condo communities
It is unlikely that the condo’s declaration, bylaws, rules, or policies include any reference to trust; yet good governance cannot be achieved without it.
Condo managers face pandemic burnout
I am a licensed condominium property manager, I am in my early 30s, and I am completely burned out.
What the new Construction Act means for condos
Construction is a billion-dollar industry in Canada. While most large projects at condominiums proceed relatively smoothly, there is always risk of friction for contractors and
Human resources takes on new role during COVID
While we can see human resources supporting head office staff, the involvement in operations is, for the most part, something new.
Closing the condo manager skills gap
This pandemic has helped condo managers to identify relevant skill gaps in relation to being prepared for the unexpected.
Creating a condo sustainability plan for 2021
A sustainability plan and budget should be made with the mindset of plan and prevent, instead of react and pivot.