Update on federal government benefit support program
On March 25 the federal government announced a new COVID-19 emergency support program. It combines two previously announced benefits
BC Government Support Programs
Updated March 23, 2020; additional comments added from press conference held on March 23 by Premier Horgan and Minister James.
WorkSafeBC guidelines for working from home
With employers shifting to a work from home model in an effort to slow down the progression of COVID-19, WorkSafeBC issued guidance on employer and worker responsibilities for ensuring their workspace is safe. Develop a health and safety policy Employers…
COVID-19: Overview of Federal Employer Support Programs
This brief includes the latest available information on the following employer related programs and relevant legislation
Overview of Current Federal Employee Support Programs
The Government of Canada announced several measures designed to assist employees who have been impacted by COVID-19.
Managing a Pandemic – HR Checklist
If you’re like most people, the events of the past few days caught you unprepared, ill-equipped, and overwhelmed with the fast-changing reality of a pandemic. One thing is already crystal clear; preparing for a pandemic requires careful consideration and planning.…
Working at Home: The New Normal
In a COVID-19 world, working from home is the new normal. While the workforce has been begging for flexible work arrangements for years, it has arrived in full force in the space of a week.
3 Great Reasons to Go Off Script in Interviews
We’ve all done it. The interviews are over, the candidates have all gone home and it's time to make a decision. Who should get the job? Whose life will you change by offering them the golden ticket to come and…
COVID-19 in the workplace
COVID-19, more commonly known as the Coronavirus, is an influenza that has many employers wondering what they can and need to do to support their teams and provide a safe and healthy work environment. According to the Public Health Agency…
How To Tame A Bully
Pink Shirt Day is February 26th, so it’s the perfect time to look at bullying in the workplace and how to prevent it. Workplace bullying is an epidemic—28 percent of employees have felt bullied at work, and 19 percent have…