Employee Wellbeing That Works
The good news is that Canadians, on average, are living longer. The less-than-good news is that our overall physical health is in decline. The latest statistics show that more than one in ten (13 per cent) Canadians say their physical health is in decline. Or they are experiencing significant physical health challenges. Fifteen per cent have a physical health issue that interferes with their ability to perform effectively at work. That is concerning for these individuals, but it should be equally concerning for Canadian employers. That’s because our poor health is showing up at the workplace. Or, perhaps, not showing up. The number of days lost due to health-related absences and presenteeism continues to remain stubbornly high.
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Staffing and Artificial Intelligence
It would not be an understatement to say that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is huge in staffing and recruitment efforts across the board in business circles. It is faster and cheaper and easy to operate and deliver.
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Raptors, Raptors!: A Lesson in Leadership and Culture
I have lived in many places and adapted easily to new cultures. So, when I moved to Canada, I assumed I would settle easily. However, within the first few weeks, I began noticing subtle cultural differences.
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How Values and Behaviors Drive Results
As HR leaders continue to seek to connect culture, strategy, and employee experience, values statements alone are not enough to drive meaningful change in the future of work.
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We Can t Ignore Mental Health at Work
One of the first things we need to do as employers is to open a discussion or dialogue about mental health concerns.
Employee Wellbeing That Works
We can t do much about genetics and we have little control over the environment. But both employers and employees can do something about their physical health.
Staffing and Artificial Intelligence
It would not be an understatement to say that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is huge in staffing and recruitment efforts across the board in business circles.
Employee Awarded Maximum Small Claims Amount for Wrongful Dismissal
The employer provided no evidence as to why the employment relationship couldn t continue.
Employee Ordered to Repay $27,000 Salary Overpayment
The union s argument he was entitled to keep the money would result in an absurdity, the arbitrator wrote.
Employer Discriminated Against Woman Returning from Disability Leave
The company s claim it had no jobs to return to due to restructuring was found to be not valid.
Raptors, Raptors!: A Lesson in Leadership and Culture
Leaders often assume culture is transmitted through values statements, onboarding sessions, or well-meaning instruction. In reality, culture is learned through lived moments.
Study: "Reaching out" Tops the List of Most Overused Email Buzzwords
Familiar buzzwords continue to dominate workplace communication, revealing how deeply ingrained they are in professional writing.
How Values and Behaviors Drive Results in the Workplace
As HR leaders continue to seek to connect culture, strategy, and employee experience, values statements alone are not enough to drive meaningful change in the future of work.
AI Can Unlock $4.5 Trillion in U.S. Labor Productivity Today
AI is accelerating faster than projected, with 93% of jobs potentially affected today.
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