Introduction According to a survey, 96% of Canadian workers want athletic therapy included in their health benefits if they suffer an injury. Ipsos, working on behalf of the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association, conducted a survey. It revealed that 96% of Canadian workers—either strongly (62%) or somewhat (35%)—want this option in their health benefit plan. Additionally, this strong desire highlights the importance of including athletic therapy in health plans. Injury Impact and Physical Therapy Importance The survey also revealed that 47%

Introduction According to a survey, 87% of Canadian professionals want to try chronoworking to better align their work hours with their natural sleep patterns, Benefits of Chronoworking The survey by recruiting firm Robert Walters found that 48% of professionals believe chronoworking could improve their mental health, while 33% think it would boost focus and productivity. Expert Opinions On  Chronoworking “Chronoworking may feel like a somewhat radical reform to hours, but at a closer glance, we may find that professionals’ chosen

Introduction Top Resume Trends 2023: Beyond the One Page explores how resumes have evolved this year, moving beyond traditional formats. This article explores the latest advancements in resume design, content, and structure. It reveals how job seekers are adapting to new trends to improve their job prospects. Length Evolution LiveCareer, a job seeker website, analyzed thousands of resumes created in 2018 and 2023. Their goal was to identify CV crafting differences over time to track evolving resume and employer expectations.

Consumer Reliance on Reviews: Impact and Risks In recent years, a growing number of customers rely on reviews to help determine their purchasing decisions. However, it’s crucial to consider the significant risks and impact of employee reviews on employers. Employer Initiatives and Encouragement of Staff Feedback In response to this trend, many employers have asked (and in some cases ordered) their staff to take a few moments and head online to Google, Yelp, and other popular review sites to share

Introduction On November 6, 2023,  the Government of Ontario announced its plan to introduce legislation Ontario Mandate Salary Disclosures in Job Postings requiring employers to include an expected salary range in job postings. Addressing the Wage Gap in Ontario While intended to benefit a wide range of job seekers, according to the Government the primary motive behind the proposed legislation is to close the wage gap that endures in the province between men and women. Gender Disparity in Ontario’s Workforce

On May 6, the Ontario government introduced the Working for Workers Five Act (Bill 190). Among other changes, if passed the legislation would amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) to achieve two goals: improve fairness, transparency in the hiring process, and impose harsher penalties on employers who repeatedly violate the ESA. We look closer at these proposed changes below, focusing on the implications of Ontario Bill 190 for fair hiring practices & ESA penalties. Improving Fairness and Transparency in

Introduction A recent survey revealed that 71 percent of workers want to update their skills more frequently , and 80 percent want their employer to invest more in reskilling and upskilling. Survey Details The survey, Workers Want to Update Their Skills More Frequently carried out by corporate training platform vendor TalentLMS and human resource information system vendor Workable, also found that: Employer upskilling and reskilling efforts (27%) of employees expressed high satisfaction. (17%) of employees indicated they very dissatisfied. (13%)

80% of Companies Say They Will Track In-Office Attendance in 2024: Survey A new survey has revealed some news that many remote workers have been dreading: this year, 80% of companies say they will “definitely” track in-office attendance to ensure that hybrid workers (instead of virtually) show up and stick around. How Companies Will Track In-Office Attendance The survey by ResumeBuilder.com found that most companies will track in-office attendance through badge swipes at entry doors (62%). Other methods include tracking

Federal Statutory Holidays in 2024: New Year’s Day: January 1, Monday Good Friday: March 29, Friday (see note below) Easter Monday: April 1, Monday — potentially Quebec only (see note below) Canada Day: July 1, Monday (known as “Memorial Day” in Newfoundland and Labrador). Labour Day: September 2, Monday Christmas Day: December 25, Wednesday   Note: All provinces and territories, except Quebec, only recognize Good Friday as a statutory holiday and not Easter Monday. In Quebec, organizations can choose to