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After backlash to new voting law, McConnell warns CEOs to ‘stay out of politics’

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says it’s a “big lie” to call the new voting law in Georgia racist and he warned big business to “stay out of politics” after major corporations and even Major League Baseball distanced themselves from the state amid vast public pressure.


Toronto working on plan to offer vaccine to people in high-risk workplaces

Toronto’s top doctor Eileen da Villa says workers need both targeted vaccination clinics and paid sick days as protections against the COVID-19 virus.


Better-than-expected Jan. growth a good sign for pandemic’s third wave

The Canadian economy grew 0.7 per cent in January in the face of severe public health restrictions, and appears to have grown almost as much in February, according to Statistics Canada.


U.S. labour board says Amazon illegally fired outspoken workers

About a year ago, two employees planned a call between Amazon warehouse and office workers to talk about unsafe conditions in the e-commerce giant’s warehouses. Before it could happen, Amazon fired both workers.


Five common misconceptions around vacation law in Canada

The rules surrounding vacation are some of the most complicated, but least understood, parts of employment law.
 
 
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HR’s reinvention

HR’s reinvention: Moving from benchmarking, best practices to guidance

Like other functions (and organizations, leaders, and individuals), HR needs to continually reinvent itself to realize its potential for creating, delivering, and capturing value. Now is the time to reinvent HR by pivoting from benchmarking and best practice to guidance. » Read more
 
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Decades-long diversity journey gets ‘reality check’

In the past two years, social justice movements such as Idle No More and Black Lives Matter have amplified decades-old concerns about D&I in the workplace and beyond — and company leaders are now responding with action.  » Read More

How to rewire your brain towards positive thinking

This type of work requires a few key ingredients: patience, commitment, and moment-by-moment intention. » Read More
 
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Power of parity in boards: past, present and future

Getting women to the board table with the intent of simply checking the diversity box is not the end goal. Reaping the benefits of diversity demands a culture of inclusion, where diverse perspectives are sought. » Read More

You have credit until you shred it

In professional or personal settings, we need to be aware that there is always someone watching — and likely recording. » Read More