The government of Canada said it is committed to making the largest investment in Canadian history to train its skilled and multicultural workforce for the 2030s and beyond.
Report: Wage Gap Narrows for Women Ages 25 to 30
The gender pay gap narrowed overall by 6 cents in three years, with women ages 25 to 30 seeing the most improvement in that time, according to a new report released in time for U.S. Equal Pay Day on March 24. In 2017, they made about 79 cents for every $1 men made; that increased to 86 cents in 2020, a 7-cent gain.
Canada: Empathy in Workplace Investigations
Consider these ways to best practice empathy and make the investigation process less stressful and more effective for all those involved.
Dreamers, Farmworkers Get Path to Citizenship, Legal Status Under House Bills
The House of Representatives on March 18 passed two bills that would establish paths to citizenship or legal status for millions of undocumented immigrants, including “Dreamers”—those brought to the country unlawfully as children—and agricultural workers.
Take Precautions Against Online Harassment in Virtual Workplaces
Sexual harassment has entered the remote workplace, as the casual nature of virtual and online communication blurs professional boundaries. Employers need to modify their HR policies to account for these new concerns.
Bystander Intervention Can Disrupt the Flow of Bad Behavior
Career strategist Errol Olton talked about bystander intervention during a recent virtual event promoting race equity in the workplace. The event was hosted by New York City’s Department of Citywide Administrative Services.