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Small businesses grappling with Omicron, after 2 years of closures and restrictions

Owners lamenting how the “most wonderful time of the year” has become a nightmare of mounting case counts, capacity restrictions or closures and worries many thought were long gone.


Quebec brings back tough health measures as COVID-19 cases soar

Remote work, which before was recommended by authorities, is now mandatory.


Business is up heading into 2022, but so too are worries about paying off COVID debt

Since its launch, the Canada Emergency Business Account has provided loans worth $48.4 billion to almost 886,000 companies, the largest portion of whom are in Ontario.


Federal program aimed at bringing skilled workers to Atlantic Canada made permanent

Newly named Atlantic Immigration Program will initially offer 6,000 dedicated spots as of Jan. 1, with the allocation between the four Atlantic provinces yet to be determined.


Amendments to Saskatchewan Employment Act come into force Jan. 1

Students, contract workers and volunteers in the province will now be protected against harassment including sexual harassment while in the workplace.
 
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Leading with empathy will be the most important management skill in 2022

As the nation begins to emerge out of the pandemic and move to a hybrid workplace, expectations for leaders have fundamentally changed. » Read More

5 HR policies to have in place before the holiday season

Strategies to prevent the festive season from turning into an employee management nightmare. » Read More
 
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Employee terminated for just cause after refusing to apologize for lewd comments

In a recent employee dismissal, an Ontario employer made reference to the worker's lack of remorse and inability to comprehend the seriousness of the matter. » Read More

Banning non-disclosure agreements isn’t enough to stop unethical workplace leader behaviour

Limiting NDAs, as a recent P.E.I. bill does, is a good first step, but much more needs to be done. » Read More
 
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Deconstruction: Crafting inclusive & equitable workplaces

Location: HRPA Virtual Conference
Date: Feb. 8, 2022
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Cause the Effect: SHRM Annual Conference & Expo

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