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Working for Workers Act will cause big changes in Ontario

Ontario's proposed legislation is a game-changer for employers, as it would impact their policies, contracts, and overall workplace.


Tech firms, startups shifting benefits to attract more workers and keep star staff

Unlimited vacation policies, stipends for daycare and office furniture, and extensive health and wellness benefits are all being offered right now.


Pandemic supports lauded as Canada’s Top 100 Employers list unveiled for 2021

Nearly two years into a pandemic that has seen millions of Canadians working from home, employers increasingly are recognizing the effects of isolation and redoubling their efforts to emphasize human interaction in the workplace.


Nearly half of Canadian managers let employees set own hours, surveys show

While some employees may have complete autonomy over their schedules, that doesn’t mean they’re slacking off — or reaping the rewards.


Health insurer unveils new benefit to assist members in transitioning journey

Medavie Blue Cross recently announced that it will be expanding its benefits offering to include a Gender Affirmation Benefit.
 
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The Conflict Resolution Toolbox: Models and Maps for Analyzing, Diagnosing, and Resolving Conflict

In real-life conflict resolution situations, one size does not fit all. Just as a mechanic does not fix every car with the same tool, the conflict resolution practitioner cannot hope to resolve every dispute using the same technique.

A wide variety of tools is needed to diagnose different problems, in vastly different circumstances, with different people, and resolve these conflicts effectively. The Conflict Resolution Toolbox gives you all the tools you need: eight different models for dealing with the many conflict situations you encounter.

This book shows anyone needing to resolve conflict how to simply and effectively understand and assess the situations of conflict they face. » Order your copy today!
 
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Whistleblowers to play key role in enforcing U.S. vaccine mandate

The U.S. government will rely upon a corps of informers to identify violations of its recent order: Employees who will presumably be concerned enough to turn in their own employers if their co-workers go unvaccinated or fail to undergo weekly tests to show they're virus-free. » Read More
 
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Psychologically Safe Workplace Awards offer both celebration and road map

Inaugural awards ceremony recognized evolving standards in workplace mental health, while also showing employers how to achieve them. » Read More

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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How to recruit, engage and retain talent in a world in flux

As the workplace and even the jobs themselves change, today’s employee value proposition must be even more inclusive and empathetic than ever before. » Read More

Widespread culture issues reveal urgent need for more accountability in pro sports

Incidents of sexual misconduct, and how they have been handled, highlight how professional sports organizations refuse to offer accountability, and the problems these situations create. » 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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