A new report reveals the U.S. leads globally in online searches about calling in sick. With absenteeism affecting productivity and profit margins, employers may need to reexamine workplace flexibility, wellness, and scheduling practices.
Canada recorded 393,400 job vacancies in the first quarter of 2025, with small businesses facing economic headwinds, slowing investment, and falling business confidence amid a challenging trade climate.
Employers often underestimate the legal risks associated with hiring seasonal staff. Learn how to protect your organization by managing layoffs, contracts, human rights, and injury claims properly.
A recent BC WCAT decision clarifies why burnout alone isn’t enough for a compensable mental health claim — but also emphasizes that employers still have a duty to address stress and maintain a psychologically safe workplace.
For one Edmonton tech company, the shift to remote work in 2020 wasn’t just a pandemic stopgap — it became a long-term strategy. Five years later, they’re thriving without a central office.
“If you have a mental-health strategy but you don’t have those other elements, your strategy isn’t going to be very successful,” says Paula Allen of Telus Health. Employers are now aligning mental health support with DEI and psychological safety for long-term success.
After more than a year of approved remote work abroad, an employee was told to return in person or resign. An Ontario court ruled this constituted constructive dismissal—highlighting the need for clear written agreements around remote work expectations.
A Gallup report finds fewer than half of U.S. employees strongly agree they know what’s expected of them at work. With shifting job duties and widespread hybrid arrangements, clear communication and regular feedback are essential for engagement.
Nocturnal leg cramps affect up to 40% of people over 50 and can significantly disrupt sleep. While many treatments exist, research confirms that calf-stretching exercises are the most effective preventive measure—and vitamin K2 may offer new hope.
Workplace health and safety remains the number one concern for global employers in 2025, topping the list for the second year in a row. A new report from WTW and Clyde & Co reveals that employers are increasingly focused on employee wellbeing alongside emerging risks like cyber threats and civil litigation.