In 1996, the global labor movement introduced an international Commemoration Day in honor of workers who lost their lives or suffered injuries on the job. This day serves to highlight, on an international level, the importance of promoting the prevention of workplace accidents and occupational diseases. In 2010, the Quebec government passed the Act proclaimingRead more
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Over the past weeks the government of Quebec has announced several proposals to make modifications to both the normes du travail (labour standards) and to the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP). While these proposals have not yet been voted into law, and therefore no effective date has been announced, given the current majority government, thereRead more
How does your company communicate their HR practices to employees? Are they clearly and consistently communicated? You can respond to employee questions and requests as they are brought up, but why not have a universal tool that clearly defines company rules and facilitates the lives of managers? Here are 5 reasons why an employeeRead more
As part of Quebec’s 2012 Provincial Budget, the government announced new measures to help employee’s better save and plan for retirement. One of these measures was the introduction of Voluntary Retirement Saving Plans (VRSPs), a low-cost pension plan, which was introduced as the Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans Act in December 2013. Here are some factsRead more
As Holiday parties are in full swing, some employers might be having nightmares about some of the inappropriate behaviour they see every year. Fueled by excessive alcohol consumption, there definitely tends to be some risqué moves on and off the dance floor. Here are a few tips to ensure the party does not get out ofRead more
In today’s world, change is a fact of life. While managers are supposed to be a resource to help employees engage in change, what if they are also having trouble adapting? Change has become not only unavoidable but continuous. Once you think you have survived one, another one is knocking at the door. Would itRead more
According to the « Institut universitaire de recherche en santé mentale de Montréal » mental health related disabilities in the workplace cost nearly 14% of the annual net profits of Canadian companies, which represents a staggering $ 16 billion annually. Did you know that it’s possible to minimize the costs associated to these absences by implementing appropriateRead more
In a previous article we communicated about certain times throughout the year when it becomes imperative to review any open CNESST files due to the major financial impact they could have on your company’s annual premium (read the full article here). As mentioned, certain trimesters represent critical periods during which workplace accident files are subject toRead more
Often neglected by small and medium-sized businesses, proactive management of compensation can have a considerable impact on the organization and its employees. While some of the effects can be hard to quantify such as the employee’s attitudes, feelings and behaviours, other outcomes such as improvements to turnover rates, productivity and bottom line profitability will beRead more
Your turnover rate says a lot about your company! Regardless of the reason for the departures, each one can be an indicator and reflection of the company’s performance. The company culture, your HR practices, communication levels and transparency are some examples of factors having a direct impact on staff turnover rates. By identifying the causeRead more
