Work from home means long hours for many
More than half of remote workers working on weekends, survey finds....
Feds release details on extended CEWS
The federal government has detailed proposed changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) program that are meant to make it more flexible and generous....
Take Our Kids to Work day goes online
With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting workplaces everywhere, one annual event is switching to virtual. Take Our Kids to Work 2020 will be held online on Nov. 4 for the first...
How to help an employee suffering from low mental health
Once mental health problems have been identified in an employee, that person should be carefully and respectfully approached....
Motivation levels drop as pandemic continues
More than one-third (36 per cent) say that they are finding it more difficult to feel motivated to work, while 34 per cent say they find it more difficult to...
Connecting HR to career development
Career development in the workplace supports recruitment and employee retention, and helps companies prepare for the future of work, says CERIC's Sharon Ferriss....
Remote recruiting booms in ‘quick pivot’ from employers: Survey
HR professionals seeing new responsibilities and need for expertise in areas such as health and safety compliance and employee engagement....
Feds outline 3 new temporary benefits
Canadians will be able to apply for the CRB, CRSB, and CRCB through the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for one year up until Sept. 25, 2021....
Anxiety, depression levels climb while productivity falls
In a Morneau Shepell survey, Canadians fared worse in terms of the risk of anxiety, depression, optimism and isolation compared to July....
Workplace linked to 1 in 5 COVID-19 infections in Ontario
Employers can mitigate risks of COVID-19 transmission in their workplace by separating people from each other, reducing contact with shared surfaces and using physical barriers....