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Why EDI is important to companies and how to drive lasting change

Published Updated Contents Summer 2020 sparked important conversations about social injustice and racial bias, leading many to call upon institutions and companies to do their part in driving meaningful action. But as conversations leave the mainstream, it’s essential that industry leaders keep dialogue surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion at the forefront of their strategy to […]

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Returning to the office: social media roundup

Published Updated Contents Do you know how your employees are feeling about returning to the office, staying remote forever, or following a hybrid model? Have there been conversations about a 4-day work week, all year round rather than just during summer months? Throughout the last month, we asked our followers some important questions about what […]

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Do part-time employees get vacation pay?

Published Updated Contents What are you entitled to as a part-time employee? Any form of work means it’s important to have periods where you can step away, uplug, and reset. But like other workplace rights and regulations, vacation for employees is a complicated topic in Ontario. It can be tricky to understand, so we’re breaking […]

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Three ways to boost your restaurant sales this December

Contents Another round of drinks? Why not. A nice bottle of Pinot Grigio? Absolutely. Lunch on the company? Sounds great! This spirit of indulgence that seems endless in December is the stuff of dreams for restaurant managers. There’s no doubt this time of year puts everyone in a spend-y state of mind. So, while that’s […]

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A Summary of Relief Measures From Canadian Employee Benefits Carriers

Published Updated Contents After much urging from clients and benefits advisors alike, many Canadian benefits carriers recently announced relief measures for businesses. As with most of the COVID-19 circumstances, these measures continue to vary from carrier to carrier, so we urge our clients to pay close attention to the communications that you’re receiving (or already […]

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Confronting ableism in the workplace: What it is and how to combat it

Published Updated Contents Did you know “disability” continues to be the most frequently cited ground of discrimination under the Ontario Human Rights Code (Code) in human rights claims made to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO)? Especially in remote environments, widespread misconceptions and assumptions about disability can cause ableist language and behaviour to proliferate. But what […]

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