Articles

What is Ergonomics and Human Factors?

Ergonomics and Human Factors are the scientific disciplines concerned with

Additional Tools, Insight & Solutions Search

5 Case Studies Show How Wellness Programs Save Companies Millions

Unlike Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) programs, wellness programs aren’t required by law. So [...]

Employee Vacation Scheduling: 9 Best Practices to Avoid Conflict & Coverage Gaps

Employee vacation scheduling is a perennial challenge for HR directors. This is particularly true [...]

A Recent Arbitration Decision Confirms That Gossip By Management Can Lead To Employer Liability

It is well established in Ontario law that an employer may face liability for fostering a toxic [...]

Québec Announces New Regulation On Preventing Sexual Violence At Work

The Québec government recently1 approved a new Regulation respecting the measures to prevent or put [...]

Onboarding New Graduates: Gen Z Workforce Integration

As organizations continue to welcome new graduates into the workforce, HR directors and workplace [...]

Addressing Substance Use and Cannabis Policies in Summer Workplaces

Summer brings unique challenges for employers across Canada. Longer daylight hours, seasonal [...]

Retention Through Recognition: Summer Morale Boosters

Employee retention is not only driven by compensation, benefits, or career advancement. Often [...]

Do Payroll Remittance Errors Justify Waiver of CRA Tax Penalties?

Threshold 2 employers that don’t remit payroll deductions to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) [...]

Essential Services And Labour Disputes: Key Considerations For Manitoba Municipalities

Manitoba Labour Relations amendments introduce significant changes for municipal employers [...]

No Worker Left Behind: Human Rights Risks In Fast Moving Corporate Transactions

Overview This case arises from a common business scenario — a fast‑moving asset purchase deal — but [...]

Building Trust Through Transparent Communication When Employees Don’t Believe the Message Anymore

Most employees have sat through a workplace message they didn’t believe. A leader says the [...]

HR Metrics Mid-Year Review and How Canadian Employers Can Adjust Before Problems Become Year-End Results

Don’t be like most organizations and review HR metrics too late. By the time the year-end report is [...]

Back-to-School Is a Retention Risk for Working Parents

Every year, the same workplace pressure arrives with surprising force. School calendars shift [...]

Destigmatizing Mental Health and Addiction at Work and What Canadian HR Must Do Beyond Awareness Campaigns

Many employers now talk openly about mental health. They mark Mental Health Week. They share [...]

Go to Top