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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…
Update on the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
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…
Federal Support Program for Businesses impacted by COVID-19
On March 30th The Federal Government announced an expansion of a the previously announced wage subsidy program for small and medium sized business. The new program has significantly expanded eligibility…
Holding Effective Virtual Meetings
These days, many teams have quickly shifted to working remotely in order to support employee health and safety, and abide by social distancing rules. Many organizations are scrambling, having had…
Update on federal government benefit support program
BC Government Support Programs
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…
COVID-19: Overview of Federal Employer Support Programs
Overview of Current Federal Employee Support Programs
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…
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