We have all either experienced it and/or read about it – the after effects of a lay-off. Staff leaving offices with their termination packages, stunned as they walk to their desk to pack up their belongings and looking embarrassed as they say a quick good-bye to those they meet in the hall. Those that remain stand …
Category: Employment Legislation / Employee Relations
Resumes – How Long Do I Keep Them?
Every now and then, I find myself hesitating over the delete button when an unsolicited resume arrives in my inbox. As recruiters and HR professionals, we may wonder: are we legally allowed to discard resumes? After talking with several colleagues, it’s clear that many are still uncertain about the requirements for retaining resumes. This uncertainty …
Surveillance in the Workplace
A few years ago I worked in an office where a video camera was installed during my time of employment. The camera was positioned in our office, in the crevice between the wall and the ceiling, peering directly down on me and my coworkers to observe our every move. Perhaps it wasn’t to observe our …
Managing Disabilities in the Workplace
You say you want a diverse workplace. But what does that really mean? Will you employ a receptionist in a wheelchair? Promote to management someone with a speech impediment? Modify job duties for an individual with limited mobility? Canadian employers are now, more than ever, focused on attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. So, begs …
The Benefits of Career Transition Support
Unemployment in Alberta is on the rise. With the recent uncertainty in today’s economy, most notably in Alberta, the unemployment rate in Canada has risen to its highest rate since 2011. Layoffs are never an ideal or pleasant experience for organizations to conduct, however they have become a reality for many organizations in today’s economy. What …