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Women Still Earn a Quarter Less Than Men in Canada

Women Still Earn a Quarter Less Than Men in Canada: ADP Canada

Differences in salary, bonuses and parental leave all contribute to a compensation gap. TORONTO, MARCH 5, 2020: A substantial compensation gap persists between men and women in Canada, according to a new study by Leger Research commissioned by...

The TRUST Model: Delivering on the Promise of Employee Data Privacy

by Doug Bonderud Delivering on the promise of data-driven security for employees requires the TRUST model of communication: trust, regulation, usage, security, and technology. For employers, the evolving privacy regulation landscape — from the EU's GDPR to Brazil's LGPD to...

6 Ways to Improve Mental Health in the Workplace

by Van Lago Here's a closer look at what steps employers can take to support mental health in the workplace, from evaluating their benefits to modeling an open and healthy corporate culture. Mental health in the workplace is a critical...

Balancing the Innovation Equation: Part 1

by Aaron Hudson This just in! New technology solutions are a success, but only when they’re adopted by an organization’s users. HR technology innovation is rapidly accelerating. So why is business productivity only growing at 1.3%? The answer lies with...

Remote Employees: 3 Tips for Creating a Dynamic Working Relationship

by Kelley Katsanos Refer to these tips if you already have or are considering a remote work option for your workforce. Many small and middle market businesses have remote employees for a variety of reasons, including to save money...

Your Continuity Plan Should Include Alternative Payroll Options

by Ann C Logue It's important to have a plan in place to pay employees if a disaster strikes. Whether it's a bridge collapse that closes commuter routes, a regional power outage that shuts down operations or a flood that...

The Importance of Effective Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

by Ellen Feeney Mandatory and regular anti-harassment training is one of the key ways to protect your employees and everyone in your workplace from harassment. Smart employers recognize effective sexual harassment training is an important part of creating a workplace...

Crisis Management Plans: There’s Always Room for Improvement

by Bill Cushard What would your organization do if 'X Crisis' happened today? Time to make a plan. Crisis management plans are a necessary part of business continuity planning. They ensure organizations can continue operating under unexpected and difficult situations....

COVID-19: Now is the Time to Have a Clear Internal Communications Plan in Place

by Mary Schafer Consider this checklist when crafting your organization's internal communications regarding COVID-19. As of March 16, 2020, there were 168,000 cases of COVID-19 worldwide. Significant impact is anticipated for employers as the virus spreads both from a humanitarian support AND workplace...

How HR Can Use Technology to Impact Career Development

by Sreeni Kutam Employers that help provide a path forward for their employees' development can see significant returns. Who is responsible for career development at your organization? How much of that responsibility is on employees' shoulders versus the employer's? Simple question....