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The Ontario government has implemented legislation requiring temporary help agencies and recruiters to obtain formal licenses. A takeaway for employers is that businesses that use temporary help agencies or recruiters should be aware that as of July 1, 2024, it will be a violation of the Employment Standards Act to knowingly engage or use the services of a temporary help agency or recruiter who is not licensed. Originally the compliance date was January 1, 2024; it has now been extended to July 1, 2024.
Continue ReadingMany businesses are eager to transition back to in-person or hybrid operations after the pandemic; some of these reasons include navigating a company culture in a remote work environment, fostering career development, and potentially more oversight for mid-low-level performers.
Continue ReadingAs we close in on the final quarter of 2023, we begin to reflect on the emerging trends so far this year. As businesses begin to find their footing again amongst recovery from the “Great Resignation,” increased interest rates and cost of living, and low employee engagement, we are seeing a reduction in competitive recruitment and a higher volume of inquiries such as performance management, accommodations, investigations, or terminations. All of which accurately sum up what HR professionals are now calling “business rightsizing”.
Continue ReadingWe have all seen a number of workplace buzzwords hit the headlines. Those terms refer to trends like “quiet quitting” and “quiet firing,”. "Quiet hiring" is the new workplace buzzword on the horizon that employees and employers need to be aware of.
Continue ReadingThe past few years have cast the spotlight on businesses unlike ever before. Those employed and those not, were given the opportunity to truly evaluate their priorities and desires as they relate to their employment. While employees consider what matters most, employers must simultaneously look inward at providing superior Employee Experience (EX).
Continue ReadingPursuant to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), as of June 1, 2023, some Ontario Workplaces are required to provide naloxone kits.
Continue ReadingWith a new year comes new legislative updates!
Continue ReadingWhile it may be the most wonderful time of the year for some people, for many the holidays can be associated with stress, chaos and overwhelm.
Continue ReadingEmployee engagement is defined as “the strength of the mental and emotional connection employees feel toward the work they do, their teams, and their organization”
Continue ReadingWith buzzworthy phrases like “Quiet Quitting”, “the Great Resignation”, or “the Great Reevaluation” making media headlines, there is no denying the importance of work-life balance; now more than ever before. What work-life balance looks like will vary from person to person, and even from organization to organization. Continuously determining the needs of employees and creating initiatives will aid in overall recruitment and retention of employees by promoting stability and thus, engagement.
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