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Calendar Highlighting Federal Statutory Holidays

List of All Federal Provincial Statutory Holidays in 2024

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

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The Dark Side of Remote Work

The Dark Side of Remote Work: The Rise of Microaggressions and What Employers Need to Do

Just how much do employees like — or make that love — remote work? A whopping 4 out of 5 Canadian workers say that they would seek a new job if their employer completely eliminated this option. However, despite its popularity, there is a dark side to remote work that has employees and employers by surprise: a surge in microaggressions. Understanding Microaggressions in Remote Work Microaggressions are statements, actions, or incidents that are regarded as an instances of indirect, subtle,

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Survey: 73% of Middle Managers Experiencing Burnout

An interesting — and alarming — new survey by software review site Capterra has revealed that 73% of middle managers report feeling “sometimes” or “always” burned out at work. The proportion is higher (76%) for those who work in large enterprises with 1000+ employees, as well as those who work remotely (76%). Key Factors Contributing to Middle Managers Experiencing Burnout As for what is driving this immense stress and struggle: 50% of middle managers say that they do not have

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