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Pay Equity Act ushers in attitude change at federal workplaces

Legislation’s Aug. 31 implementation gives federal workplaces three years to close gender wage gaps. Will the private sector follow suit?


Ontario plans to announce vaccine certificate system: sources

The province’s COVID-19 science advisers have said a vaccine certificate system would allow high-risk settings to reopen sooner with greater capacity.


Air Canada’s strict employee vaccine policy could set new workplace bar: experts

Air Canada’s decision not to offer rapid testing as an alternative for employees who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19 sets a tough new precedent that other companies may emulate.


Sponsored: 3 ways to maintain an effective onboarding process during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered many facets of the Canadian workplace, all the way down to the onboarding experience of new recruits.


Top CEOs urge diversification as Alberta grapples to find its place in changing world

While Alberta’s historic oil and gas sector still makes an outsized contribution to the Canadian economy, it has been battered and bruised by seven years of low prices, pipeline protests and cancellations, layoffs, and consolidation.


Low wages, instability to blame for labour shortage: workers

Economists say the mass hiring spree as the economy reopens has created intense competition for staff. The situation is exacerbated by workers changing fields, ongoing COVID-19 concerns, fewer foreign workers and issues finding child care.
 
 
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Considering backing a political candidate? Strategies for organizations

Depending on your industry and the defining issues of an election, a political stance can attract or detract recruitment opportunities, writes leadership coach Crystal Hyde. » Read More
 
 
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Workplace vaccine mandates require delicate balance

Accommodation requests should only be considered with specific reference to protected grounds under human rights legislation, writes employment lawyer John Hyde. » Read More

Majority of small and medium-sized businesses support vaccine mandates, survey finds

Small and medium-sized enterprises are gaining the confidence to implement vaccine mandates, as more government and corporate workplaces move to make COVID-19 vaccination a work requirement. » Read More
 
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Uncertainty around return to office can affect mental health

To better support staff, employers are advised to be transparent and clear about their return-to-work plans and what the future might look like for their workforce. » Read More

Colleges, universities can mandate vaccination without violating Charter rights: professor

Along with masking, social distancing and classroom occupancy limits, vaccine mandates would allow post-secondary institutions to return to the traditional campus environment where teachers and students can interact, if not face-to-face, at least mask-to-mask. » Read More
 
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SHRM 2021 Annual Conference

Location: Las Vegas and Live Online
Date: Sept. 9 to 12
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Employee Onboarding

Location: Free Webinar
Date: Sept. 29
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Psychologically Safe Workplace Awards Gala

Location: Virtual Event – Live from Toronto
Date: Date: Oct. 20
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