Canadian program lets employers prove they are welcoming workplaces
‘HR should really begin thinking about what kind of data they’re going to need to collect’
COVID-19 Safe Ambassador Program provides free education, resources
Communications, flexible scheduling, shared workspaces among key considerations
Ontario college develops strategic plan with both areas as one key principle
‘I never thought that we would embrace so fondly a 180-degree different way of working’
‘If you’ve got an employee who refuses to participate, then you’re well within your rights to say, ‘You can’t come to work today’’
‘It’s naive for organizations to think that they don’t play a role in employees’ wellness or wellbeing,’ says head of HR
‘Employers do have a wide latitude and given the pandemic, I think the courts and tribunals and arbitrators will be lenient’
While employers say they appreciate the importance of upskilling, they may not be following through
