Closing the Gender Pay Gap
On April 12, 2022 Canada will mark Equal Pay day – a day dedicated to raising awareness of the gender pay gap. The World Economic Forum predicts the gender gap won’t close entirely until 2186. In our opinion that’s too…
Including Transgender People at the Workplace
Our society is changing, slowly, but changing nonetheless. While trans people have gained measurable legal rights over the past two decades, societal acceptance and workplace inclusion have lagged legislation. As a result, many trans people continue to live in fear…
COVID-19 and the workplace – what’s next?
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…
Bullying vs. Conflict – Know the Difference
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…
New regulations concerning harassment and violence in the workplace
On January 1, 2021 new regulations concerning harassment and violence in the workplace came into effect as part of the Canada Labour Code. These regulations primarily impact employees who are in the federally regulated sector and may also impact any…
Handling Departures with Dignity
Most employers know that they need a solid onboarding process to start the employment relationship off on the right foot. But many companies neglect to give the same attention to their offboarding processes. During these tough economic times, employers are…
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 of perspectives, skillsets, and experience to solve problems.…
Mastering Working from Home – Tips for A Newly Remote Workforce
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 to navigate unforeseen challenges, the lines between work…
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…