After moving to the U.S. from South Korea at age six, Jenny Jang found it challenging to navigate through school and her first jobs. “In all of the environments I was in, I was always a minority,” Jang said. “Coming to the U.S., I didn’t have a road map for me. And I couldn’t ask […]
While microaggressions — intentional or unintentional verbal or nonverbal acts toward a person that reinforces stereotypes — are unfortunately common in many workplaces, the municipal government of Dufferin County is taking several measures to minimize these incidents. “The word ‘micro’ doesn’t give these aggressions the kind of weight they deserve, because they are very impactful […]
Roughly a third of employees say their colleagues are less collaborative (29 per cent) and more confrontational (28 per cent) compared to three years ago, according to a new survey by the Harris Poll on behalf of Express Services Inc. The survey, which polled more than 500 employers and more than 500 employees, found the […]
When Nikelle Inman started a new job coaching first-generation college students, she looked forward to meeting with them one-on-one to talk about how to surmount obstacles and find resources to succeed. Instead, she and her fellow success coaches at a community college in North Carolina spent a year mired in paperwork, tasked with reviewing applications […]
Amid the ongoing tariff dispute between Canada and the U.S., employers can support employee mental health by reminding them of available mental-health benefits and being transparent in their communication, says Kim Siddall, national vice-president of client strategy at People Corporation. She notes the impact of the trade war on employee mental health is two-fold, encompassing […]
Amid a decline in employee bonuses, it’s important for employers to reassess their attraction and retention strategies through channels such as employee feedback, says Martin Fox, managing director at Robert Walters Canada. According to a recent Robert Walters survey, two-thirds (63 per cent) of professionals said they plan to leave their jobs this year if […]
An article on why a majority of Canadians are planning to switch jobs this year was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the last week: 1. Six in 10 Canadian employees planning to change jobs this year: survey 2. Acera Insurance’s group […]
Bell Let’s Talk Day provides an opportunity to promote internal mental-health resources to employees and establish more open communication, says Jessica Reid, the company’s director of workplace practices, disability, mental health and well-being. For its internal campaign this year, Bell planned a series of activities spanning from Jan. 6 to 22 to help drive awareness […]
While ‘Blue Monday’ may highlight the importance of employee mental health, supporting workers’ psychological safety is a year-round duty, says Mara Notarfonzo, vice-president of total rewards at CAA Club Group. “I think a lot of organizations definitely do concentrate on specific initiatives or events on that day and during that week — so do we, […]
In the return-to-office push, employers that have been clear with their return policies will find better compliance from employees, says Janet Candido, founder and principal of Candido Consulting Group. A slew of companies have announced plans to return staff to working in office on a full- or part-time basis, some with little advance notice. Despite […]
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