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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: 10 most in-demand jobs in Canada in 2022 ranked from 1 to 10 with cited sources

What are the top 10 in-demand jobs for 2022 now that the pandemic is winding down? Where should you focus your efforts as a prospective in-demand employee? As HR Recruiters and HR Managers, where should you focus your efforts to fit the trends? After a rocky COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian […]

HR Management and retaining employees: employers are increasing salaries to close the wage gap and remain competitive

In the face of what has been called the “Great Resignation”, what can HR Managers, employers and HR Management team do to retain valued employees? 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 […]

HR Management: employee refusal to return to the office — or dealing with the Great Resignation

Increasingly, employers and HR Managers are handling the rising “Great Resignation” phenomenon as employees increasingly “refuse to return” to the office. COVID-19 mandates have eased 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. […]

Moral Injuries: How HR Management and employerss can prevent and address moral injuries that result in sickness and resignation

Employers and HR Managers continue the search for strategies, tactics, policies, procedures, and programs to hold on to their top talent during the so-called “Turnover Tsunami” (also referred to as The “Great Resignation”). Data and early success stories indicate that HR Management does not necessarily have to invest in leading-edge […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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