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“Great Retirement” may compound the “Great Resignation” as record numbers of employees approach retirement age
“The Great Resignation” brought many challenges to employers and HR managers alike — and HR Management and recruiting issue compounded by the record numbers of people approaching retirement age. Now, HR Managers now must cope with the “The Great Retirement” as well, with the largest approaching retirement demographic in history. …

Employer and the law: can you mandate vaccinations for your employees? In 10 out of 12 cases, the ruling was — yes.
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to many changes in Canada, including new mandatory vaccinations for employees. Many employers now require their staff to be vaccinated against the virus or face repercussions. This raises many questions about whether or not this is legal and what the consequences could be for those …

HR Recruitment: The top 10 most in-demand jobs in Canada in 2022
After a rocky COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian job market will heat up again. The unemployment rate among immigrants is at an all-time low, and plenty of positions are waiting to be filled. [1] Some jobs, such as general laborer, truck driver, and administrative roles, remain in high demand due to …
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Retaining employees: employers increasing salaries to close the wage gap and remain competitive
Employers increasing salaries to close the wage gap and remain competitive As the global pandemic seems to be easing, companies are focusing on getting back to business as usual. But when it comes to retaining talent and attracting new, highly qualified candidates, they are finding that they face tough competition. …

HR Management: What to do if an employee refuses to return to the office
COVID-19 mandates are easing around the globe as the world tentatively stops holding its breath. Employers across industries are considering calling their teams back into the physical office space. However, many employees are reluctant or even refuse to return which poses many potentially awkward situations for employers that are difficult …
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HR Management: Employees Who Suffer “Moral Injuries” at Work are Getting Sick and Heading Out
Employers searching for strategies, tactics, policies, procedures, and programs — basically, anything to keep from losing their top talent during the so-called Turnover Tsunami (also referred to as The Great Resignation) — do not necessarily need to invest in leading-edge technologies and systems, or dial-up salaries and perks. Instead, they …

Turnover Tsunami continues, survey: majority of Canadian workers thinking about switching jobs
A new survey has revealed that a majority of workers across the country are thinking about switching jobs. The survey, which was commissioned by Allstate Canada and conducted by Leger, found that 55% of workers had seriously thought about looking for a new job in the past six months. Among …

Employers Expected to Boost Salary Budget 3.4% in 2022: Survey
After nearly two years of enduring new pandemic-induced wage freeze, many employees across Canada can finally look forward to a salary bump in the months ahead. That is the indication of a new survey by Canadian consulting firm Normandin Beaudry, which found that in 2022 employers plan on increasing their …
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The “Great Resignation” a.k.a “Turnover Tsunami” continues… on both sides of the border
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen many workers in Canada resign from their jobs. This trend is often referred to as “The Great Resignation.” According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the term was first coined in the United States after 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in the year …
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HR Management: #NewNormalWorkplace — mixed responses in workplaces to removal of mask mandates; and how to prevent divisions and conflicts
The easing of COVID-19 restrictions across Canada has been met with mixed responses by individuals and organizations at a group level alike. While some have been more than happy to rip off their masks and breathe in the fresh air, many have remained cautious. This has presented a bit of …

HR Management: coping with rising mental health issues in the workplace
There are a number of nuanced challenges that an HR manager will come across over the course of their career. One of the most delicate of these is the mental health of an employee, and with everybody getting over the traumas of a life-changing pandemic, this is something that is …
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HR Management: Nearly Half of Canadian Employers Plan on Hiring in Second Quarter of 2022 (Survey)
The latest findings from the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook survey of more than 1,000 organizations across Canada found that 49 percent plan on increasing staffing in the second quarter of 2022. The results were published on March 22, 2022. Net Employment Outlook (NEO) is Surging Another key metric captured …

CRA provides updated guidance for employees deducting work-from-home expenses in 2021 & 2022
Employers can help employees in understanding “work-from-home” expenses, by ensuring that their team members are aware of the CRA’s updated guidance for deducting work-from-home expenses in 2021 and 2022. Disclaimer: Please note, that this is for the purposes of helpful information. Please contact us (form below), or your tax expert …

HR Management Survey: 43% of Canadian office workers say they’ll quit rather than return to the office full-time
It could be the constantly-malfunctioning printer. It could be the excess of TPS reports. It could even be an aversion to people who go around saying “sounds like someone has a case of the Mondays!” Regardless of the triggers, a new survey has found that about two in five (43%) …

Benefits gaps survey indicates employees expect more: HR and Payroll Management
Employee health benefits are an essential tool for attracting and retaining talent — especially in the highly competitive current environment. Benefits always play a significant role in keeping and attracting new talent — but its significance is more important today, with the trend towards what has been called the “Great …
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“Head of Remote”: why companies are rushing to hire “remote managers” in this competitive employee-driven market
In today’s business climate, more and more employers offer remote work options to their employees. While this can be a great perk for employees, it can also present some challenges for employers. One of the biggest challenges is to adapt their management style to accommodate this new reality — especially …
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