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The On-boarding Process

If you have seen the movie The Devil Wears Prada, you will remember Andy’s first weeks at Runway Magazine. Her nervousness was exacerbated by the fact that she was thrown into the lion’s den. Andy received neither a formal orientation nor training and even got a scolding from the “Devil” (her boss) on her choice of footwear. If you were in Andy’s shoes (pun intended), what would you want as part of the on-boarding process at your new organization? 

Mental Health in the Workplace (yes, again)

Promoting positive mental health in the workplace has become a primary concern for employers globally. Employers can ensure they are promoting mental health in the workplace by:

  • Assessing their level of support for mental health in the workplace.

  • Creating a culture of openness about workplace pressures and mental health

  • Reviewing all workplace policies/procedures and workload distributions.

  • Measuring employee mental health and work through employee surveys.

Professional Development and Reflection Day

In light of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30th

The government has recently passed legislation to make September 30th a federal statutory holiday called the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is intended to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools.

Ontario has not made this a provincial statutory holiday; however, many provincial organizations are looking to recognize this day and its mandate.