Father’s Day is the perfect occasion for employers to take stock of whether their company policies offer men, especially new dads, the support they need to be more involved in raising their kids. To promote a workplace culture where men are also celebrated as caregivers, it is important that workplaces have the right policies in...
One of the biggest ways the pandemic has impacted our lives is the speedy transition to remote work. More and more employers are now offering remote or flexible working as a perk to attract and retain talent. While this may be a smart HR strategy, remote work may not be ideal for all workplaces. The...
From time to time, your employees may get late to work due to reasons beyond their control. For instance, bad traffic, severe weather conditions, or a delay in public transit. This could happen to anyone, including you, and it is reasonable to be accommodating in such situations. However, reporting late to work is a problem...
With the highly contagious Delta variant driving a fourth wave across Canada, many provinces have now announced vaccine cards to allow access to selected non-essential services and businesses. Residents of Quebec, Manitoba, British Columbia, and Ontario will have to show proof of vaccination and a valid government ID to get into some events, services, and...
Besides remote working, the hybrid work model has emerged as another popular alternative to the traditional 9 to 5 office routine. A hybrid workplace allows for both home and office-based staff. Depending on the nature and needs of your business, you could either: Allow staff whose role requires being present in office come into the...
While vaccines hold out the hope that eventually we’ll return to a pre-pandemic normal, the vaccine shot is not mandatory under the law. Like the flu shot, it will be a personal choice that not everybody would opt for. This means your staff has the right to refuse the vaccine and you cannot (and should not)...
Depending on the needs of your business, you may wish to relocate your staff within the city, or the province or even outside it. To do so, it is crucial that your employment contract gives you, the employer, the right to change major terms of employment like the job location. Asking an employee to relocate...
As the employer, you play a major role in shaping your workplace culture. A healthy working environment improves team productivity, employee engagement and job satisfaction. To build a thriving work culture, it is important that you keep negativity out of your workplace. If you have employees who are in the habit of complaining without cause or...
The pandemic made working from home essential for many businesses. Most have found it to be a productive option, with 40% of employers in Canada planning to include remote work into their normal practices. However, remote work is not without its challenges. It can be isolating and managing a remote team can be difficult at first. Another...
Chances are that your employees may not have been able to use their vacation leave this year. The pandemic outbreak in March, and the subsequent lockdowns and restrictions disrupted all travel plans for 2020. Under the Canadian law, however, your staff is entitled to a minimum of two weeks of vacation in a calendar year. This means...
