On April 1, the government of Ontario activated its pandemic “emergency brake,” sending the entire province into the shutdown zone, as COVID-19 cases surge in the province.
British Columbia Implements Vaccination Leave
British Columbia’s Employment Standards Regulation has been amended to create an unpaid leave for employees who require leave to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or to assist a dependent who is being vaccinated.
The Prospects of Easing Lockdown in the UK
The U.K. entered its third lockdown in January and now, with an efficient and ongoing vaccine rollout, some of the measures are slowly being lifted.
Rapid COVID-19 Testing Now in the Ontario Workplace
The Ontario provincial government recently announced that it is relaxing the regulations around the use of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to make it easier for businesses to test for COVID-19 in the workplace.
Pandemic’s Toll on the Culture of Indian Startups
Maintaining workplace culture in today’s remote-working era has been a challenge across companies in India, and even more so for young, fast-growing startups, which often don’t have a formal HR department.
Which Type of Recruiting Is Best for Increasing Diversity in Leadership?
There are two main ways that employers work with outside recruiters: on a contingency basis or through a retained search. Each option has its benefits, but which type of recruiting is most effective when sourcing senior-level diverse candidates?