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Accessible workplaces: legislation and best practices →

Disabilities are a very broad category. They can be physical, mental, or related to learning and other brain functions. Disabilities can be visible or invisible. They can be temporary, episodic, or permanent. Two people with the same disability can be affected in different ways, to different extents, and require different supports. By the same token, a person’s disability can fluctuate over time. For example, a person might use a cane to walk some days, but not others....

Supporting BIPOC Board Members, Staff And Management →

The thing about white supremacy is that until it’s pointed out and discussed openly, it’s invisible. If white supremacy has not yet been openly discussed at your workplace, that’s because it’s still operating invisibly, with Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC) staff carrying the burden of it while others benefit from it...

Candidate rejection →

Once your selected candidate has signed their offer of employment, you can inform all the unsuccessful external candidates that were interviewed of the outcome of the recruitment process. Sending external candidates a notification via email is appropriate.For example:Dear ,I would like to thank you ...

Retirement benefits →

An employer-sponsored retirement plan provides employees with peace of mind that they will have an income when they are no longer working.Plans can be set up in various ways. Some factors to consider include:Will the plan require both employer and employee contributions?Will the plan be open to all ...

Paid time off →

Another key feature of an employer’s total compensation package is the amount of paid time off that employees are entitled to. Providing appropriate levels of paid time off is important to support employee well-being, work-life balance, morale, and job satisfaction.Below are some considerations to...

Making your hiring decision and employment offer →

Evaluate final candidates against each other after you have rated them against the criteria to identify the best candidate based on skills, competencies, and organizational fit. Review all your notes and write up your decision.Make sure your decision is non-discriminatory, complies with provincial a...

Top-ups for maternity / parental / adoption leave and caregiver leave →

Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) plans for maternity, parental (including adoption), or caregiving benefits (including compassionate care, family caregiver benefit for children, and family caregiver benefit for adults) do not have to be registered with Service Canada.The top-up amounts are no...

Checking references →

Checking references carefully and thoroughly is one way to avoid hiring the wrong person. Reference checks are a last opportunity to verify the information the candidate has provided, confirm their suitability, and explore any areas of concern. Talk to references before you make an offer.It may seem...

Developing a job posting →

You can think of the job posting as an advertisement. You want to attract the right type of candidate to your organization and provide an accurate and honest view of the position. The job posting draws a candidate’s attention and interest to the role. It should also encourage a candidate to self-a...

Sample job description: Director of Finance →

Other Title: Chief Financial Officer Vice President - Finance Manager of FinanceIn some organizations, the top financial manager also oversees the administrative function of the organization. Their titles are: Director of Finance and Administration Vice President of Finance and Administration ...

Implementing progressive discipline action →

When preparing to discuss disciplinary measures with an employee, consider the appropriate time, place and people, the employee’s privacy, the language and structure of the conversation itself, and the documentation methods used.Timing, place, and peopleA disciplinary conversation should be held a...

Implementing an HR policy →

How to communicate a policyEmployees, managers, and board directors must have access to up-to-date copies of the policies and procedures relevant to their role in the organization and be advised of and understand any new policies or changes to policies coming into effect.When selecting methods to co...

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