More than half (54 per cent) of Canadians believe training around workplace harassment and violence should occur annually, while 28 per cent said it should take place every three years or more, according to the results of the federal government’s online consultation. The survey, which polled 1,000 Canadians about new legislation on workplace harassment and […]
In male-dominated sectors, women often feel isolated or held to an unreasonably high standard, since mistakes or failures may be attributed to gender, according to a new study by Randstad Canada. To mark International Women’s Day, Randstad Canada surveyed more than 1,250 Canadian women about how employers can support and foster female leadership, as well as diversity and inclusion. The […]
The federal government has established an independent expert panel to study the complex workplace issues facing Canadian employers and employees. The nature of work is changing and so are the needs of Canadian workers, noted a press release, and a modern set of federal labour standards that reflect these changes will better protect Canadian workers, helping set […]
Women are more likely than men to experience workplace harassment, according to a new report by Statistics Canada, which noted it’s more common in health-related fields. The report, which asked about 9,000 people between the ages of 15 and 64 about incidents of harassment during the previous 12 months, defined workplace harassment as experiences of verbal […]
With just one week to go before recreational cannabis is legalized, a disconnect still exists between employers and employees around policies and expectations, according to a new survey by ADP Canada. Slightly more than one-third (36 per cent) of managers surveyed said their organization is introducing or changing workplace policies and guidelines ahead of legalization. However, just […]
Emboldened by the #MeToo movement, McDonald’s workers have voted to stage a one-day strike next week at restaurants in 10 cities in hopes of pressuring management to take stronger steps against on-the-job sexual harassment. Organizers say it will be the first multistate strike in the U.S. specifically targeting sexual harassment. Plans for the walkout — to […]
As the legalization of cannabis in Canada approaches, League Inc. has introduced a toolkit to help employers solidify their human resources policies. The free resource, which is available on the company’s website, includes three components along with a webinar. “Basically, it includes a policy template,” says Lori Casselman, health advisor at League. “The template really […]