The competition for top talent is heating up around the globe. As a result many employers in Canada are frequently competing with other organizations around the world for employees with the same skills. Find out what top skills are in high demand and how to use this information to your own advantage.
Attitudes towards workplace romantic relationships have changed dramatically over the past couple of decades. Here are some factors to consider to limit liability when addressing the implications of a co-worker divorce.
Here’s a paid vacation policy you can use if you’re subject to the Québec Labour Standards Act (“LSA”) and associated regulations.
Many employees have young kids who participate in sports or fitness activity. Here is a model policy which you can use in your workplace to advice workers about the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit, how it works and what they have to do to claim it.
Provide your employees a new benefit, one that your organization doesn’t have to pay for.
With so much on the line, it’s becoming imperative for employers to adopt a policy establishing ground rules for intra-office dating and romance. Here’s a Model Non-Fraternization Policy you can adopt to implement that approach in your workplace.
Having a clear, fair and effective policy for the treatment of pregnant employees helps foster a respectful, inclusive human rights culture in the workplace and improves employee health and morale. HR managers in any part of the country can adapt this Model Policy for use at their own workplace.
This policy addresses equal employment opportunities and ensures fair and equitable hiring and workplace practices within a positive workplace environment. HR managers in any part of the country can adapt this Model Policy for use at their own workplace.
In Canada organizations are prohibited from discriminating against employees or potential employees on the basis of several factors. Many people have read those factors over and over again without ever thinking about what subtle discrimination may look like in practice as applied to these factors. Read article and learn how to address discrimination in the workplace.
Benefits programs are highly coveted but also costly. With the high costs of health plans it is a good strategy to look ahead to understand how to best spend money to return value on your health plan investment. Learn about 9 ways Canadian employers are cutting health benefit costs and changes employers are asking benefit providers to deliver
Over the next few years the impact of changes in different areas of the world will have a direct impact on your organization’s ability to attract and retain your workforce and remain competitive within your industry. Learn the 7 Strategies for Managing Upcoming Disruptive Changes in Workforce Development.
For employers, there are various challenges associated with addressing mental health. To help combat the stigma and negative perceptions around mental health, it is good practice to focus attention on the legal framework, accommodation process and best practices surrounding mental health in the workplace. Learn how to develop a mental health strategy in your organization.
This guide is based on employers who are governed by provincial employment laws, and accounts for roughly 95 per cent of all employers in Canada.
Too much sitting exposes office workers to certain health hazards. That's why a new British study recommends they use standing desks for 2-4 hours a day.