There is no doubt that the last three years have given the concept of “psychological safety” room to be heard, to be valued and to be explored in organizations. It is even starting to be understood and the importance of…
One of the consistent topics we hear about in recent months is the 4-day work week because let’s face it, we all want to work less and get paid more – a win/win for everyone. But how does it work,…
On June 3, 2022, Ontario’s right to disconnect law went into effect. The right to disconnect gives employees the ability to disconnect from work and work-related communications when their workday is done. Similar laws are already in place in France,…
On March 10 BC announced significant changes to public health orders. It includes the repeal of the BC indoor mask order along with eased restrictions on long-term care visitors, faith gatherings and overnight camps for children and youth. The announcement…
Over the last decade, there’s been an increasing awareness of the impacts of bullying – from celebrity-endorsed anti-bullying campaigns to legislation addressing the prevention of bullying and harassment at work. While this heightened awareness is good news, it has also…
Everyone needs to blow off steam sometimes. You’ve been there before: frustration, annoyance, or anxiety builds up, until the only thing that helps is to get whatever is bothering you off your chest. But when it happens at work –…
It’s that time of the year again when we attempt to predict some of the key trends and challenges facing human resources professionals and organizations in 2022. For 2021 we predicted an increasing focus on employee mental health, diversity and…
This week Dr Bonnie Henry, BC’s Provincial Health Officer, advised employers to develop business contingency plans that account for as much as 1/3 of their workforce to be off sick in the coming weeks or even months. This announcement was…
It’s that time of the year again when workplaces around the country are actively engaged in answering a single question: How do we celebrate the holidays in a meaningful and safe way? Last year’s celebrations were largely done as online…
As vaccination mandates in Canadian workplaces become more prevalent for both federally and provincially regulated sectors in Canada, we thought it would be interesting to learn how other countries and jurisdictions are tackling the issue of vaccines in the workplace.…