More natural light and outdoor views in the workplace could lead to more engaged and satisfied employees, according to a new study. The study, which was commissioned by View, Inc., was conducted by professors at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Southern California and involved federal crown corporation Canada Lands Co. Ltd. After an office renovation […]
As the cannabis industry rapidly grows, employers in the sector are feeling overwhelmed with the sheer volume of employees they need to recruit. A network for human resources professionals in the cannabis industry, called Cannabis HR Network, was launched on Friday to meet the need. It aims to provide a forum for employers in the regulated […]
Madeleine Miller started working part time at a Kanata, Ont., Tim Hortons as soon as she turned 15. She found her work schedule erratic. She’d often be scheduled for a three-hour shift on the weekends, but would then be asked to stay much longer on busy days. Sometimes, her boss would then renege and cut […]
North American employers are preparing for generation Z’s entrance into the workforce, with 98 per cent agreeing these employees will have different learning and development needs than previous generations, according to a new report by LinkedIn Co. The report, which surveyed 400 U.S. employers and 201 Canadian employers, found 74 per cent of respondents plan to make changes to […]
Providence Health Care isn’t new to offering health challenges to its staff. Every October during healthy workplace month, the company encourages its employees to change a habit they can easily integrate into their workday. But when Linda Rankin, the organization’s occupational health and safety coordinator, learned about the annual health challenge offered by Pacific Blue Cross, she was keen to roll […]
Employees at Economical Insurance are giving back to the community this holiday season to the tune of $32,500. The insurance company’s workforce has chosen 13 community-based organizations, with each receiving a $2,500 donation. To date, the charity program has donated $157,500 to local causes. “Economical’s Choose Your Charity campaign shows we’re stronger together when our employees give back […]
More than half of Canadian employers have tweaked how they handle performance reviews over the past two years, according to a new survey by staffing firm OfficeTeam. Among these employers, 47 per cent shortened the process and 36 per cent increased the frequency of feedback. Just 15 per cent decreased frequency of feedback, while 20 per cent eliminated rating […]
People know they shouldn’t be smoking, just as they know they need to move their bodies more, eat real food and save for retirement. But a lack of care for total health may be preventing change around these habits. Do people truly believe something out there — science, celebrity miracle programs or some higher power — will suddenly save them […]
Almost three-quarters (72 per cent) of North American employees feel it’s important that a potential employer has strong corporate social responsibility practices, according to a survey by Interac Corp. and the Upside Foundation. Among the 72 per cent, four per cent said it’s critical a potential employer has CSR or charitable programs in place, while 29 per cent ranked […]
North American employees may have their eyes on other opportunities, as 37 per cent are actively or casually looking for a new job, according to a survey by Ceridian HCM Inc. The survey, which queried more than 2,000 American and Canadian workers, found 36 per cent said they’d consider a new job if they were approached. […]