Employee safety is the responsibility of employers; as such, it’s important to identify workplace hazards and instill safe habits in employees to ensure corrections remain…
Employers today face many challenges. Among them are attraction and retention and internal skills gaps. According to LinkedIn’s 2022 Workplace Learning Report, 79 per cent…
With employees working remotely and on varying schedules, many organizations are looking into monitoring strategies—not only for productivity purposes but also for employee health and…
Earlier this year, Ontario put new policies in place to help employees disconnect from work. These requirements were added to the Employment Standards Act, 2000,…
Hybrid work teams have become more common in recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, 43 per cent of Canadian workers say they…
The labour market is a bit unpredictable at the moment. Economists previously warned of a “Great Resignation,” a time when employees were expected to quit…
According to the Workplace Bullying Institute, almost 40 per cent of workers report having been bullied. Bullying can cause emotional and physical damage to employees;…
The Canada Labour Code was created to protect the rights of employees in federally regulated businesses and industries across the country. These laws set minimum…
Employee well-being refers to the overall state of employees’ physical, mental, social and financial health, which can often be influenced by various workplace dynamics (e.g.,…
Employers are having a hard time finding talent right now. Talent pools that have proven successful for years have suddenly dried up, forcing workplaces to…
Grief is a reaction to a major loss. It is often an unhappy and painful emotion triggered by the death of a loved one or…
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of daily life. Businesses are closed or have reduced capabilities, individuals are worried about their physical and…
The beginning of the year is often met with reflections on the past and predictions for the future. Workplaces experienced dramatic changes in 2021; along…
It is of little surprise that the holidays can be a significant source of stress for many Canadians. Financial strains, pandemic concerns and shipping delays…
Many people experience higher stress levels as the year comes to a close because this is often a busy time due to the holidays. On…
In recent years, senior leadership teams have been held increasingly accountable for their organizations’ failures by shareholders, stakeholders and the general public. Specifically, organizations’ diversity…
While organizations are starting to get back to normal, employees still would like the option of working from home. Therefore, the use of video calls…
Commercial fleets need to maintain a workforce of loyal, qualified drivers in order to succeed. But recently, increased demand for freight volume has highlighted an…
As the vaccine rollout continues and COVID-19 cases decline, organizations will need to plan for a safe return to the workplace. Most of the responsibility…
Approximately 2 in 5 Canadian professionals have quit a job because of a bad manager, according to research conducted on behalf of staffing firm Robert…
As organizational needs accelerate and evolve, it’s important that employees also have the necessary skills to succeed. By leveraging technology in learning and development efforts,…
Working remotely doesn’t always come naturally to employees, especially among those who are used to the accountability of in-person workplaces. Remote work requires focus and…