Source: insurance-portal.ca Canadian businesses are taking an active approach to managing the implications of cannabis in the workplace since legalization in the fall of 2018, but more remains to be done, says a new report by the Conference Board of Canada.
Ensuring an employee’s experience at your company is positive, from the first week onward
Source: theglobeandmail.com Workplace perks like stocked fridges, catered meals, on‑site fitness facilities and laundry services have felt like the key differentiators in attracting top talent to a new company for some time now.
Consumer Product Update – Health Canada warns Canadians of health and safety risks of certain containers of pourable alcohol-based fuels and certain firepots that use pourable fuels
Source: newswire.ca Issue Health Canada is informing consumers of the serious fire and burn risks associated with flame jetting occurrences that may result from the use of certain containers of pourable alcohol-based fuels and certain firepots that use those fuels. These products should not be used in the absence of important safety features, such as those outlined below.
Unemployment rate down after country adds 54,000 jobs in September
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‘Girl Ambassadors’ shadow leaders at Scotiabank
Source: hrreporter.com ‘It’s an invaluable and continuous learning opportunity for CEOs, presidents and business leaders’ Read article…
Employers to hold the line on pay raises in 2020: survey
Source: hrreporter.com Increased use of separate promotional budgets to supplement salaries Read article…
Mental health coverage for workers nearly doubles in 5 years
Source: hrreporter.com Most employers list stress as top issue impacting productivity: survey Read article…
One-fifth of workforce looking for new job
Source: hrreporter.com What are they looking for? Meaningful work, compensation and perks, manager support: survey Read article..
Pregnancy discrimination continues, 41 years after U.S. ban
Source: hrreporter.com Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren claims she was forced out of teaching job Read article…
Sexual harassment training now required for 20 per cent of U.S. workers
Source: hrreporter.com States also passing laws limiting policies that might discourage reporting Read article…