As human resources professionals, the backbone that surrounds of much of the work that you do is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. You are all familiar with your duty to accommodate and what that means for your employers. Accommodation is deeply ingrained in the human resources profession and is part of something we …
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Removing Fear Of The ‘A’ Word
Duty to Accommodate. These 3 words can bring about fear in even seasoned human resource professionals. And why wouldn’t you be scared of it? When you typically think of accommodation, extra costs, extra effort and great difficulty and complexity probably come to mind. Human Resources is a field where there is not always a right …
AODA July 1st Changes – Are You Compliant
Did you know that there have been recent changes to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the changes to standards and compliance come into effect on July 1, 2016? Is your organization compliant and/or do you know what is required in order to become compliant? The purpose of the AODA is to …
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 …