COVID-19 Resources for Employers
Tools, articles, and resources to help employers navigate in these challenging times.
Going back to school in a pandemic
If you live in BC, you’re among thousands of parents absorbing the news about the coming school year. Within the next couple of weeks, kids will be back in the…
Things to consider about workplace vaccination policy
More and more workplaces are either mandated by public health orders or are taking it on themselves to create a workplace vaccination policy which attempts to address privacy, safety, and…
Making the Move From COVID-19 to Communicable Diseases Prevention
There have been several comments made in various zoom conversations over the last month about how great it has been to have experienced fewer colds and flus over the course…
Returning to What Exactly?
As provinces across the country prepare for the grand “restart”, many are considering how to return employees to the workplace. Of course, some workplaces have had employees onsite every day…
Tackling vaccine hesitancy in the workplace
A common question we get asked these days is ‘Can I require my employees to be vaccinated?’ and according to legal experts the answer to this question is ‘probably not’,…
What a year of WFH has taught us
After navigating the “work from home” reality for more than a year now, you would think that employees would be chomping at the bit to return to the days of…
HR Trends for 2021
Leading through the Second Wave of the Pandemic
Supporting Employees’ Mental Health during COVID-19
With all the changes and uncertainty in the world, we’re facing new challenges at work and at home. At work there are extra cleaning protocols, reduced hours and closures, and…
Family Status Accommodation in the Age of COVID
After a few months working remotely, many teams have now adapted to the status quo of working from home. In fact, in light of the continued uncertainty around COVID-19, many…
Previous Webinars
May 26, 2020: Navigating the new workplace as a non-profit organization
May 14, 2020: The New Workplace: You’re Living In It! Managing employee well-being
May 12, 2020: It’s Time: What to consider when bringing employees back to work
May 05, 2020: Bring your employees back to work: Understanding Federal Support Programs
March 26, 2020: A Virtual Town Hall – In Partnership with Roper Greyell LLP
Employer/Employee Related Resources
Health Related Resources
While there is much media coverage of the COVID-19 virus it is important to be sure the information is reputable and up to date. Here are 6 sites that will keep you informed:
Mortgage and financial relief:
Canadian banks and lending institutions released statements that they would offer mortgage and financial relief in the form of deferred mortgage payments. Decisions on qualification appear to be made on a case-by-case basis, and the details of each plan changes from day to day so it would be best to check in with lenders directly.
Resources for parents working from home:
This information is provided courtesy of Jessica Carmichael, M.Sc, Pre-Doctoral Psychology Resident, Victoria and Saanich Child and Youth Mental Health