Women are exceptional and influential leaders and change-makers, yet they are denied opportunities, recognition and advancements. Even in 2022, they are stereotyped to only specific job roles and responsibilities. Many barriers and biases have declined over the years, but gender stereotypes continue to create problems in the progress of women’s careers.  The government of Canada and provincial governments have enforced strict policies and laws concerning gender bias. Enforcing these essential policies can curb gender inequality and other challenges faced by women significantly.  Wome ..read more

The year 2021 saw Canada Hrecording several glorious moments with regard to labour laws. From Ontario’s Working for Workers Act to British Columbia’s historic paid sick leave, it has been an eventful year. Let’s take a quick recap of HR updates that made headlines in 2021. ONTARIO Ontario Extending COVID-19 Paid Sick Days   The Ontario government has extended its Worker Income Protection Benefit program, which provides paid sick days, until July 31, 2022, to continue keeping workers safe and ensure they do not lose pay if they need to miss work for reasons related to COVID-19. Employees ..read more

The role of human resources has changed rapidly in the last decade. What was once a field that focused on hiring, training and managing employees is now a field that focuses on enabling employees to be their best selves in hybrid workplace arrangements.  Today, employees are expected to have the mindset, capabilities, and skills to work at any time from anywhere.   On the other hand, businesses need to be able to tap into the potential of their employees and not just their desks or cubicles. They need to be able to manage, evaluate and nurture their employees’ performance. This ..read more

Right to disconnect is one of the revolutionary amendments the Working for Workers Act (Bill 27) brought to the Employment Standards Act (“ESA”). As per the new act, employers in Ontario with 25 or more employees must have a written Right to Disconnect Policy in place before June 2, 2022. Download Policy What is the Right to Disconnect The pandemic has forced many companies to implement remote-working, and the line between professional and personal life has become more blurred. As a result, many employees found it difficult to unplug from their professional lives. The Right to Disconnect ..read more

We are all riding a roller-coaster … The ups and downs, twists, and turns, that is Covid-19. Everything is moving fast, we do not know what is coming next and just like any good coaster, the ride creates a real feeling of fear. The negative impact that Covid-19 has had on employees and families has been well document. In a recent survey released by Morneau Shepell, mental health has dropped 12 points to 63, a score typically only seen when people are experiencing major life disruptions and mental health risks. https://bit.ly/2XI8bGN The latest twist on the Covid-19 ride is the return to w ..read more

As workplaces continue to adjust to the “Next Normal”, there are several hurdles that will continue to emerge. Most Leaders (and indeed, most people) already recognize things are not likely to be the same, and Workplace Health and Safety must be adjusted to meet these changes. Among many sayings, “There is nothing more constant than Change”, maybe one that rings so true in this worldwide pandemic and eventual post-pandemic world. Another coined phrase,” . . . with change, comes opportunity” may actually inspire leaders towards moving their businesses ahead of the competition as well as fo ..read more

The power of positivity can be surprising sometimes. “Mama always said that life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get”. (Forrest Gump). Although we don’t always know what we are gonna get, even in a box of chocolates, we need to make the most of our experiences, or we risk selling ourselves short, both personally and professionally, and that would be a shame! By definition, being positive is a mental and emotional attitude that focuses on the bright side of life and expects positive results. A person with a positive thinking mentality anticipates happiness, health ..read more