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Psychologically Safe Workplace Awards offer both celebration and road map

Inaugural Oct. 20 ceremony recognized evolving standards in workplace mental health, while also showing employers how to achieve them.


Air Canada suspends more than 800 unvaccinated workers under new federal rules

The vast majority of Air Canada’s 27,000 cabin crew, customer service agents and others have received both shots of COVID-19 vaccine, said the company’s CEO.


What the U.S. vaccine mandate means for firms and workers

The Biden administration’s sweeping new COVID-19 mandate will apply to 84 million workers at mid-size and large companies.


Ontario boosts health spending, plans to phase out COVID-19 supports

After putting $10.7 billion toward the province’s COVID-19 time-limited funding this year, including school supports, the province plans to reduce it to $3.4 billion next year, and end it by 2023-24.


Canadian economy created 31,000 jobs in October, unemployment rate drops

The unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent, down from 6.9 per cent in September, to mark the fifth consecutive monthly decline in the rate.
 
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Sunlife Roundtable

Right-sizing mental health solutions for small business

It began as a secondary issue at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but as time passes, it’s quickly becoming a bigger priority.

Mental health is now a major talking point at workplaces across Canada, but can be specifically daunting in the context of small business.

Despite emergency government support, small business operators across Canada have borne the brunt of COVID-19. Issues of mental health, burnout and increased stress are all associated with pandemic restrictions and lifestyle alterations.

On Sept. 13, Talent Canada hosted a roundtable in partnership with Sun Life to explore the results of an exclusive readership survey, and discuss the wider context of the future of mental health benefits for small business. Our survey provides insights on mental health needs at Canadian workplaces, and how benefits could help employers begin rebuilding. » Read more
 
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Canada seeking to recruit new graduates to public service

The public sector is competing with the private and non-profit sectors to attract the best talent into government, and there is a perception that younger workers are not attracted to public service given its reputation for lower pay, bureaucracy and inefficiencies. » Read More
 
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The Playbook for Building a Great Culture

Culture is the key to success for every organization, but what do great cultures do and what makes them successful? In Culture Fix, author Colin D Ellis shows you how to change the way you do things and create a winning culture that will keep your organization relevant today and into the future.

Whether you’re a CEO, a manager, or a team leader, this comprehensive playbook provides everything you need to build self-motivating teams capable of delivering great value and a fantastic employee experience » Order your copy today!
 
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Managers shouldn’t decide if employee vaccine views are valid: federal unions

By Nov. 15, unvaccinated employees who don’t merit accommodation according to the federal government will be put on unpaid leave, and will not qualify for employment insurance benefits. » Read More

Diving deeper into proposed changes to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act

Bill 27 prohibits an employer and employee from entering into an agreement that includes a non-compete agreement. Any such agreement, if entered into, is void. » Read More
 
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Employers regain some power in wake of Waksdale

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently released a decision restoring some power to employers in the context of employment contracts. » Read More

Workplace dissent does not always mean disloyalty

Creating and maintaining a safe space for diverse opinions within organizations can be crucial for success. » Read More
 
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HRPA 2021 Fall Conference

Location: Virtual Conference
Date: Nov. 16-18
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Cause the Effect: SHRM Annual Conference & Expo

Location: New Orleans
Date: June 12-15, 2022
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