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Maternity leave is a legally protected entitlement for employees in Ontario whose workplace is governed by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). It is essential for employers to fully understand these rights and obligations. Below we provide answers to frequently asked questions about maternity leave in Ontario. What is maternity […]
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Managers should use the performance review period to monitor and assess goals and competencies in their subordinates. Below, we look closer at these concepts. Goals Goals are specific and measurable objectives that a subordinate is expected to achieve within a certain timeframe. Goals are often aligned with the organization’s broader
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On November 27, 2024, the Ontario government introduced Working for Workers Six Act, 2024. The proposed legislation seeks to build on the previous five Working for Workers acts, which focused on protecting the health and safety of workers, providing financial relief for workers and businesses, and encouraging more people to
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In recent years, job interviews have generated a significant amount of controversy — and a great deal of criticism. For example, an article in Psychology Today declares that job interviews are “unfair and useless,” and Vox warns that “interviews are a nightmare, and only getting worse.” At PIVOTAL, for decades
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A growing number of employers are using AI-based tools to augment their recruitment process by, for example, generating job descriptions, customizing job postings, and automating candidate searches. Well, many job seekers are using AI tools as well to find their next job. But according to a new survey, some of
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A new survey has revealed that only about 1 in 4 newly hired employees (26%) say that they felt informed, engaged, and confident during their onboarding experience. What is Employee Onboarding? Employee onboarding is the process of integrating a new employee into a company, covering everything from job training to
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On October 28, 2024, Ontario’s Working for Workers Act Five, 2024 (Bill 190), received Royal Assent. It was introduced in the Ontario Legislature on May 6, 2024. — The Ontario Government has once again taken a significant step in championing the rights and well-being of its workforce with the recent
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According to Statistics Canada, despite adding 90,000 jobs in April — which was 70,000 more than most economists predicted — Canada’s unemployment rate in April remained unchanged (since March) at 6.1%, following six straight months of declines. Sectors that saw the biggest job gains in April were professional, scientific and
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On May 6, 2024, the Government of Ontario introduced the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 (Bill 190). If passed, it would modify multiple policy, legislative, and regulatory frameworks, including the Employment Standards Act, 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. The proposed changes are summarized below: Employment
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