Interrupting Unconscious Bias at Work
It’s no secret that workplace diversity is a good thing. Most organizations now know that diversity leads to better profits, more innovative ideas, and the ability to tap into a wide range…
It’s no secret that workplace diversity is a good thing. Most organizations now know that diversity leads to better profits, more innovative ideas, and the ability to tap into a wide range…
This week we received several important announcements from the Federal government relating to COVID-19 support programs. The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”). As a reminder, the CEWS is an economic measure which…
If your job involves HR, chances are good you have heard the growing buzz about people analytics. It represents a growing trend that is changing the way HR is being delivered in…
When most people think “human resources” terms like “fun” “exciting” and “entertaining” don’t usually spring to mind (well, unless you’re us, that is). But a new trend in people management aims to…
With more team members than ever working from home these days, managers have had to quickly learn how to manage remote teams. It’s a big ask, and there is a lot to…
The BC Employment Standards Branch released a much-anticipated update regarding the interpretation of the Employment Standards Act (“ESA”). In its update, it recognizes that that the COVID-19 pandemic could be considered an…
On April 8, 2020 the Federal Government provided several important updates regarding previously announced programs designed to help employers and employers weather the COVID-19 storm. Update on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy…
With most Canadians on lockdown as we cooperate to slow the spread of COVID-19, many are having to swiftly adjust to working from home for the first time. As we pull together…
This is an update to the March 31st HR brief. On April 1st Finance Minister Bill Morneau provided some additional details about the government plans to assist businesses hurt by COVID-19. The…