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Workplace investigations are a legislated requirement for Ontario employers. All workers are entitled to a safe and healthy workplace and employers have an obligation to investigate any incidents or complaints of workplace violence and harassment.
Every organization strives for a happy and productive workforce. So why is this not always the result? Just wanting it so doesn’t make it so. It’s not just about listening to employee’s concerns – it’s also doing something about it. This involves measuring our data (numbers) and transforming it into useful information (meaning). The key is to pull out the valuable numbers that are hiding in our organizations that are patiently waiting to be found.
Here we are, a new year and the same lingering, ongoing uncertainties are still here disrupting and affecting our daily lives. Even the most positive of people are having trouble calling the cup ‘half full.’ However, acknowledging the downside is important in order to move into a different frame of mind.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a massive cultural shift within the workplace. Many organizations were forever changed by the pandemic when they were forced to alter their means of production. While businesses have been forced to redefine their culture, values, and purpose, it has also given them the opportunity to learn more about their employees. With employees working from home, it is harder to maintain a company culture that embraces diversity, team building, and work friendships.
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.
There is no doubt that the continuing pandemic has forever shifted how employers strategize and how employees value work life balance. Employers were forced to quickly determine ways for their employees to work effectively from home and employees had to completely change their daily work routines.
Given all the changes, both good and bad, and how we have all adjusted, it is important for employers to strategize flexible ways of getting their people back to the office. There are many elements to consider when considering a hybrid work model including the benefits, the negatives, the legal stuff, and having a competitive advantage.
