As a manager, providing constructive feedback to employees is a crucial part of your role. Giving feedback can help employees grow and improve, and ultimately contribute to the success of your organization. However, delivering feedback in a way that is effective and well-received can be a challenge. Feedback, both as appreciation and constructive criticism, should...
Canada experiences severe and long winters. Cold is a serious occupational hazard, especially for those working outdoors in industries such as construction, agriculture, transportation, oil and gas operations, and landscaping. Under the Occupational Health and Safety laws, it is the employer’s general duty to take all reasonable precautions for the health and safety of their...
Daylight Saving Time is the practice of setting clocks forward by an hour during summer months to make optimum use of daylight. The clocks are set back again in Fall. In 2022, Daylight Saving Time began on Sunday, March 13 at 2 am. It ends on Sunday, November 6 at 2 am. For most people...
Though COVID-19 restrictions have lifted across Canada, many businesses have chosen to continue with remote work. It is not surprising given how working from home has proved beneficial for both employers and employees. By putting an end to daily commutes, remote work also contributes towards reducing our carbon footprint. Fewer vehicles on the roads...
*Blog update: Please note that applications for the private sector are now closed. The Alberta government has extended the deadline to apply to the Critical Worker Benefit Program until August 31, 2021. Thousands of critical service workers have made it possible for Canadians to stay safe and receive the care and critical services they need...
The COVID-19 crisis has caused much economic devastation. While it has adversely impacted businesses across industries, certain sectors, such as hospitality and tourism, have been the worst hit. To help small and medium businesses that have seen their revenues go down by 50%, or more, due to the pandemic, the federal government is offering a new...
*Please note that this program closed for applications on July 30, 2021. To learn about the latest Ontario government financial relief programs for small businesses, please refer to our blog here. In November 2020, public health units in Ontario were divided into five levels based on their COVID-19 case numbers. These are: Green-Prevent, Yellow-Protect, Orange-Restrict,...
*This blog was updated on March 25, 2021. The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the need for small businesses to have online stores. Many small businesses have survived the past year by switching to e-commerce. The transition, however, is not without its own challenges and expenses. You’ll have to design a website for your online store. You’ll...
On July 29, 2020, Bill 32, the Restoring Balance in Alberta’s Workplaces Act, received royal assent. Bill 32 made a number of changes to the Alberta Employment Standards Code and Labour Relations Code. Most of the changes made to the Alberta Employment Standards Code came into effect on November 1, 2020. However, a few changes came into force earlier,...
