Employers can support workers impacted by this summer’s wildfires through flexible working arrangements, mental-health resources and clear communication, says Kim Siddall, national vice-president of client strategy at People Corporation. “Employers are looking at different ways to support people, both on the mental health and physical health side, because of disruption and displacement [from evacuation] as […]
Among Canadian companies that say they’re bracing for a recession (76 per cent), a fifth (22 per cent) say they’ve paused hiring for the remainder of 2025, according to a new survey by the Harris Poll on behalf of Express Services Inc. The survey, which polled more than 500 employers, found nearly a third (30 […]
Nearly seven in 10 (67 per cent) employees say they’d deliver 20 per cent to 50 per cent more output if they were recognized by their employer more often, according to a new survey by the Achievers Workforce Institute. The survey, which polled 3,600 global employees, found just 23 per cent feel meaningfully recognized at […]
A preference for in-office work among generation Z employees isn’t surprising, given that many of their cohort began their careers during lockdowns, missing out on organic learning opportunities and team-bonding moments, says David Song, a branch director at Robert Half Canada. “In-person time enables them to absorb workplace culture in real time — things like […]
With more and more Canadians now sporting at least one tattoo, the summer season is prompting fresh conversations about professionalism and self-expression in the workplace. According to Alyssa Grocutt, a PhD candidate at Queen’s University’s Smith School of Business, warmer weather often brings renewed scrutiny and, in some cases, growing acceptance as tattoos become more […]
While legal requirements around pay transparency vary across different jurisdictions, employers that offer context around pay decisions can build trust with employees by providing clearer visibility into compensation expectations and signalling a commitment to fairness, says Kelly Voss, head of rewards and career for North America at Aon. “Those that embrace transparency as part of […]
While some employers may be tempted to downplay or disguise their diversity, equity and inclusion programs amid the current DEI backlash, these moves can send the wrong message to employees, says Eddy Ng, a professor of equity and inclusion at Queen’s University’s Smith School of Business. These so-called ‘shadow DEI’ programs are often rolled into […]
Canadian people managers who have left or are planning to leave their role say factors such as lack of fulfilment or advancement (49 per cent), inadequate compensation (41 per cent) and mental-health issues (31 per cent) influenced their decision, according to a new survey by the Harris Poll on behalf of Express Services Inc. The […]
Nearly half (47 per cent) of U.S. workers say they’ve thought about leaving their job because their employer’s actions didn’t reflect its stated values, according to a new survey by Resume Now. The survey, which polled 1,000 U.S. employees, found another 36 per cent said they stayed silent about unethical behaviour to protect themselves, while […]
In order to avoid exposure to unnecessary and expensive litigation and unforeseen liabilities, it’s important for employers to determine which jurisdiction’s rules apply when terminating an employee in a remote-working arrangement, according to several employment lawyers. “Most employment relationships in Canada are governed by local provincial or territorial law, with the remaining governed by federal […]