The last two years have been a period of adjustment for employers and employees alike. Trends in the Great Resignation in the US indicate that many people who quit their jobs were mid-career (30 to 45-year-olds) employees and in high-stress industries, such as IT and healthcare. While this surge in resignations has not yet happened in Canada, some believe it is just around the corner. About 19.3% of Canadians plan to quit their jobs in 2022, likely because they want to pursue a new way of working post-pandemic. Employee engagement declined significantly in Canada and globally in 2020, primarily due ...
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Motherhood is an exciting time for many people expecting a new addition to their family. After a gruelling pregnancy, the birth of a baby is sure to bring joy to any new parent and their loved ones. However, giving birth also comes with a new set of challenges, and for 23% of new moms in Ontario and the rest of the country, one of these challenges includes postpartum depression. This condition could pose significant challenges, especially when maternity leave ends and the mother wishes to return to the workplace. This post will outline the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression ...
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Like most Canadian adults, you probably spend more of your day at work than anywhere else. Therefore, it’s not surprising that the workplace plays a significant role in maintaining positive mental health. However, while being productive at work contributes to your wellbeing, job demands can also be a source of stress. In fact, the workplace is one of the factors that can cause mental health issues. Moreover, poor mental health also affects work performance. In Canada, at least 500,000 people miss work every week because of mental illness. Not only does mental health affect one’s work-life, but it also impacts ...
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Ontario’s Bill 27, touted as the Working for Workers Act, has received much media attention over the right of employees to disconnect. This legislation now requires companies with more than 25 employees to maintain a written policy that grants employees the right to be free from work-related emails, texts and telephone communications after business hours. Less talked about but of significant concern to certain businesses is the section of the Bill that amends the Employment Standards Act to outlaw non-competition agreements in employment contracts. Essentially, the new law prohibits employers from inserting non-competition provisions into employment contracts, with the exception ...
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