Technology is changing the way we live, but it’s also affecting how work is done and the way workspaces are designed. Indeed, computers have made the need for a core physical space where employees work together almost obsolete. In 2018, Harvard researchers Ethan Bernstein and Stephen Turban studied this concept with 150 employees for three […]
Since recreational cannabis was legalized across Canada six months ago, related workplace problems have mainly been notable by their absence. “It’s been a surprising lack of significant issues arising in the workplace,” said Angelo Tsebelis, president at Starseed Medicinal Inc., during a panel at Benefits Canada’s 2019 Benefits and Pension Summit in Toronto on Wednesday. This […]
As the need for elder care is increasing so are the related work disruptions, with more women than men taking on the responsibility, according to a new study by the Institute for Work and Health. The study used figures from Statistics Canada’s labour force survey, which compiled responses from more than 5.8 million workers, aged 40 and […]
Today’s corporate culture of always being on and available has led to higher levels of work-life conflict where men are struggling to balance their new roles in society, according to a study by Deloitte’s Doblin human-centred design and human capital consulting practices. According to the study, men are now facing backlash when stepping outside traditional […]
While half of workers frequently work outside the office, 11 per cent said their employer has no security protocols for using work-related electronic devices offsite, according to a new study of Canadian employees by document destruction company Shred-it. “The study findings serve as a wake-up call for executives, as we see a large portion of employees either working […]
It’s estimated by the Mental Health Commission of Canada that 1.2 million children and youth in Canada are affected by mental illness, but less than 20 per cent will receive the appropriate treatment. But I don’t need the numbers to know about the crisis facing our youth when it comes to mental-health issues. I’ve been living […]
Employees have multi-dimensional lives, with responsibilities outside the workplace that affect how they perform within it. This is why companies that are consistently recognized as family-friendly are maximizing their workers’ potential by helping take care of their families through benefits and wellness programs. Samuel, Son & Co., a family owned and operated metal and distribution […]
Alexis Ohanian wants other guys to be jealous of him. Not because he’s a multimillionaire venture capitalist. Or because he’s married to tennis pro Serena Williams. The Reddit co-founder wants men to covet the time he gets to spend with his one-year-old daughter, Olympia. The pair is all over Instagram cheering for mom at her […]
The federal government has established an independent expert panel to study the complex workplace issues facing Canadian employers and employees. The nature of work is changing and so are the needs of Canadian workers, noted a press release, and a modern set of federal labour standards that reflect these changes will better protect Canadian workers, helping set […]
Understanding personas will allow organizations to unlock their workforce’s potential, according to new research by Microsoft Canada. The study identified four distinct workplace personality types, or personas, each with different working styles and preferences. It reinforced how essential it is for leaders to understand how different employees prefer to work so their potential can be discovered. With that […]