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Grief in the Workplace

Cara McMullin

27 Jul 202328 Jul 2023

Supporting employees dealing with grief can be a challenging responsibility. While grief is a natural human response to loss, the experience varies from person to person and mental health issues can arise. As an employer or manager, it is crucial to approach […]

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The Next Big Thing: How Employers Can Prepare

Anne Patterson

13 May 202213 May 2022

In early April, the International Foundation hosted the webcast Innovation and the Future of Remote/Hybrid Work. We were lucky enough to bring in Alex Willis, chief executive officer at Leadership Surge LLC. He challenged us to change the way we think about […]

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Is Your Organization Ready to Return to the Workplace? Ask Yourself These Three Questions.

Alyssa Hodder, GBA

05 Oct 202105 Oct 2021

Many Canadian employers are starting to implement their return-to-the-workplace plans this fall. But with rising COVID cases and the added stress of the COVID variants, the transition is becoming more challenging. For example, Ontario has implemented a vaccine certification mandate, meaning that […]

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Returning to the Workplace? Don’t Lose Sight of Your People Leaders

Alyssa Hodder, GBA

19 Aug 202119 Aug 2021

As I wrote in my blog on empathetic leadership, one positive emerging from the pandemic is that it has refocused attention on human needs—from health and wellness, to financial security. Many employees have struggled psychologically and financially, and employers have responded. But […]

Office Dress Code Post-Pandemic: 5 Tips for Employers

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Office Dress Codes Post-Pandemic: 5 Tips for Employers

Anne Patterson

05 Aug 202105 Aug 2021

The health and safety of all workers—whether on the front lines since the start of the pandemic, already back at the office or planning to return this fall—should continue to be the top priority for employers as we navigate the future of […]

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Will Employers Rethink At-Work Perks With the Return to the Office?

Justin Held, CEBS

22 Jul 202120 Jul 2021

The summer of 2021 is initiating the gradual return to in-workplace business operations. As part of a COVID-19 study from May of 2021, respondents approximated that 55% of their workforces were working remotely. Respondents also noted that they anticipated about 32% of […]

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While Most Employers are Preparing to Head Back to the Office, Some are Hoteling It

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02 Jun 202102 Jun 2021

A new report released today by the International Foundation, Employee Benefits in a COVID-19 World—One Year Update, provides a snapshot of the latest COVID-19 workplace issues including the future of remote work and vaccines. How Are Employers Handling the COVID-19 Vaccine? The […]

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What Employers Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines and Return to Work

Alyssa Hodder, GBA

12 Feb 202111 Feb 2021

When it comes to the COVID-19 vaccines and returning to the workplace, there’s a lot for employers to consider—and the time to start planning is now. A recent webcast, COVID-19 Vaccines: Implications for Canadian Employers, explored the key issues. COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution […]

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COVID-19: How Do We Navigate Work Through the Pandemic in 2021?

Anne Patterson

04 Feb 202102 Feb 2021

Welcome to our first Talking Benefits episode of 2021! My fellow “pod squad” members Justin Held, Julie Stich and I engaged in more COVID-19 chatter during the most recent podcast episode. In this discussion, we focused on four main areas. 1. Benefits […]

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How to Navigate Remote Work and Help Employees Thrive in 2021

Alyssa Hodder, GBA

28 Jan 202128 Jan 2021

When we rang in the New Year, there was a palpable sense of relief that 2020 was behind us. Then came the realization that, from a remote work standpoint at least, not much has changed in early 2021. In fact, research shows […]