Determining Compensation for Not for Profit Employees
How should NFPs compensate their employees and leaders? Too little will hinder recruitment and retention, while too much poses a PR threat.
March 2021 Labour Force Update
For the month of March, Statcan has reported an increase in the labour force by 1.6% (303.1k) to a total of 18,834,000.[1] Accordingly, the unemployment rate fell by -0.7% to 7.5% nationally.[1] This report comes after a remarkably volatile winter, as January observed huge losses and February, huge gains. Looking forward, it seems stability and […]
Canadian Employment and Immigration Law Quarterly Update
Our legal consultants update us on workplace vaccinations, pandemic severance, pay gaps, immigration and Canadian Express Class candidates.
Beverly Hampson Considers The Value Of Returning To The Office
The Bulletproof Media Executive Coordinator discusses her company’s new HQ in Victoria and the exaggerated demise of the physical workspace.
Top Talent Comes At A Premium
Over the last several months of my consultancies in Human Resources, I’ve noticed remarkable changes in what employees and companies value most. For decades, compensation has been the number one driving force behind most job changes, contract negotiations, and strategic reorganizations. This is understandable. For those that work to live (rather than the passionate folks […]
How Did The Bell Layoffs Rollout From a CPHR’s Perspective?
As we’ve all likely heard by now, Bell Canada made a sudden announcement this morning; the all-sports TSN radio news format in Vancouver, Winnipeg and Hamilton will be no longer. This means a loss of employment for show personalities, production teams and more.¹ The terminations that occurred today follow the company’s announcement last week of […]
Overcoming Systemic Racism in the Workplace
Fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace involves real, sustained effort. Concrete steps being taken by Canadian companies.
Searching For Work During the Pandemic
Job hunting is different than it was one year ago. Pair flexibility with commitment to lock in secure, satisfying work with room for growth.
Business Leaders’ Quarterly Briefing: Canadian Employment and Immigration Law
Pressed for time? Skip ahead: Employment Law with Blair Curtis S01:01 COVID-19 legal action trends S01:02 Employment law case makes it to the Supreme Court S01:03 Bonuses owed during termination S01:04 Employer’s obligations around mental health S01:05 New working structures S01:06 Factoring for Force Majeure Immigration Law with Stanley Leo S02:01 Trends in Canadian jobs-based […]
Surviving a Second Wave for Non-Essential Businesses
As a second wave of Covid-19 lockdowns loom, non-essential businesses look to remain productive or, in some cases, solvent. Still reeling from spring shutdowns and uneven summer results, many businesses move toward a season of further government regulation and overall uncertainty with their very existence at stake. Can careful strategizing increase the odds of surviving, […]