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Transitioning Back to the Office

The tide appears to be turning away from working from home and many employees have been called back to work at their office locations. Even those who have negotiated a hybrid or mixed working relationship with their employer are required to physically be back in the office for some time during the work week. Some employees who have been primarily working from home may be experiencing stress and anxiety about this new/old way of working. As we navigate these somewhat rocky waters it might be useful to remember that there were both positives and negatives about working from home. Employees tended to like their personal autonomy and working in their sweatpants. But there was a fair amount of social isolation and blurred boundaries between work and family life that was not always useful or pleasant.

Learning from Exit Interviews
An exit interview is a survey or interview that is conducted when someone announces they are leaving an organization or business. Usually, it is done by their immediate supervisor or manager with support from Human Resources.

Leading Through Crisis: Decision-Making for Senior Leaders
In the ever-evolving world of business, crises are inevitable. Whether they emerge due to economic downturns, natural disasters, political upheavals, technological disruptions, or internal organizational failures, senior leaders are called to respond quickly.

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Workplace Pension Membership Increases
More employees are participating in workplace pension plans in Ontario, but many people haven't taken simple steps to help determine whether they're on track to retire comfortably, according to the latest available data from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario.

	Updates on Initiatives to Support Black Employees in the Public Service
	Fed. Gov't. Announces Funding to Support BioTalent
	New Fed. Funding to Expand Employment Opportunities for Official Language Minority Communities in the Eastern Townships
	Canada Prioritizes Top Talent in 2026 Immigration Express Entry Categories
	Minister Hajdu Announces Actions to Grow and Protect Workers
	Training More than 1,800 Canadian Workers to Help Build Canada Strong

	ON: Pay Equity Office Reflects on Groundbreaking Report: "The Gender Pension Gap
	BC: Minister s Statement on January 2026 Labour Force Survey Results
	BC: Breaking Ground on New BCIT Complex to Expand Trades, Technology Training
	AB: Province Shows Resilience with Job Growth
	SK: Province Starts 2026 Strong with 15,000 Jobs Added
	ON: Ontario Launches Canada s First Occupational Exposure Registry to Protect Workers
	NB: Minimum Wage to Increase to $15.90 per Hour
	NS: Legislation Creates Institute of Skilled Trades at NSCC

This Month
viewpoints
Are Managers Coddling Their Employees?
What exactly is the line between being supportive and enabling bad behaviour?

features
Making the Transition Back to the Office
The tide appears to be turning away from working from home and many employees have been called back to work at their office locations.
Learning What You Can: Exit Interviews
Exit interviews are useful because it lets the organization know where it might have gone wrong with an employee and where they can improve for the future.

law
Man Wrongfully Terminated for Allegedly Sleeping on the Job
The HR investigator had tunnel vision when determining an employee was asleep in his truck all night, the judge ruled.
Termination of Cannabis-Smoking Man in Safety-Sensitive Position Was Too Harsh
There was no evidence the man was impaired at work and there were no incidents, an arbitrator determined.
Teacher Loses Claim of Lack of Accommodation During Job Interview
The woman was granted extra time and solitude to prepare because of her anxiety.

strategies
Leading Through Crisis: Effective Decision-Making for Senior Leaders
Effective decision-making in times of crisis is a unique skill set that demands both emotional intelligence and strategic foresight.
Canada's Workplaces Weren't Designed for Menopause -- and the Leadership Costs Are Emerging
New national program examines the retention, governance, and legal risks linked to workplace gap.

Shop Talk
Workplace Pension Membership Increases in Ontario, But Many Could Benefit from Additional Planning Steps
Ontarians urged to close the retirement readiness gap during fourth annual Pension Awareness Day.

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