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January 14, 2020
News 
 
Queen's University

RCMP changed date for accepting applications for promotion: The impact was extraordinary

Gender-based analysis is a priority for Ottawa — and it’s changing government


‘We are mourning and I am livid’: Maple Leaf Foods CEO takes strong Iran stand

CEO takes to company’s official Twitter account after employee lost wife, child in downing of passenger jet


Young Canadians say current events, string of bad news adding to anxiety

Australia wildfires, Iran plane crash exacerbating issues with mental health


Taco Bell offers $100,000 salaries to restaurant managers

Eye-popping wages show effect of talent shortage in U.S., importance of keeping key staff
 
Feature 
 

When does an employer have to investigate a complaint?

The purpose of a policy is to reduce employees’ risk for mental harms, protect employer from liabilities and have a process for resolving conflict » Read More
 
Office oddities 
 

Oops, wrong button

Ontario residents woke up to a scare on Sunday after someone mistakenly sent a broadcast about an incident at the Pickering nuclear plant out via text message » Read More

Fastenal fires B.C. worker who criticized holiday gift on Twitter

Gift of barbecue sauce, grill scraper draws ire of branch manager » Read More

Man dies in Germany years after co-worker poisoned his lunch

57-year-old employee peppered colleagues’ food with mercury, other substances » Read More
 
Bonus Articles 
 

Drop the skepticism: Organizational culture really does matter

Cultural differences are often real, palpable and can differentiate an organization, writes blogger Brian Kreissl » Read More

Fixin’ for a costly separation: The perils of a fixed-term employment contract

Jeffrey Stewart of Sherrard Kuzz LLP breaks down a recent case involving a funeral home owner who sold his business, but agreed to stay on for 10 years » Read More