Mandatory or Voluntary? That is the Question As COVID 19 vaccines are rolled out across Canada, as a business owner, you may be starting to wonder if all of your staff need to be vaccinated and whether you need to create a vaccination policy. Creating a vaccination policy may be part of a business’ return…
Category: Human Experience
How and Why You Should Get Certified as a Minority-Owned Business
Canadian organizations want their staff to reflect the country’s demographics and increasingly, they also want to see diversity in their supply chains. Why? When one in 5 Canadians are “visible minorities, other than Aboriginal peoples” – that’s 7.67 million out of 34.4 million Canadians in 2016 – people want to do business with others they…
Addressing Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace
Quarantine, pandemic, covid-19, and social distancing – it’s all taken a huge toll on the mental health and well-being of the Canadian workforce all across the country. In fact, a CTV News survey found that many Canadians are now reporting their mental health has suffered tremendously due to the onset of covid-19. In this blog…
Is Your Business Prepared for a Workplace Inspection?
In early November, the Ontario Government mobilized approximately 200 provincial offence and by-law officers in a campaign aimed to educate, enforce, and ensure businesses are complying with COVID-19 Workplace Safety Regulations. These inspections are not scheduled in advance, and businesses cannot deny the officers access to the workplace premises. MOL officers specifically visited businesses in…
SMB’s Guide to Remote Onboarding For New Employees During COVID-19
The beginning of a new job is an exciting and potentially scary part of the employee life cycle, especially when done remotely. Onboarding Defined Known as “onboarding” across North America (and “induction” in other parts of the world), orienting an employee into a new role is a process of socialization that may include formal and/or…
How to Prepare Your Small Business for the Second Wave of COVID-19
The other day I was headed to the gym, you know, usual morning gym routine type of thing. Truth be told, I didn’t really feel like going. But, I knew my trainer would’ve given me a tough time if I didn’t go… so, what the heck, I went. I drove up to the plaza, put…
Ontario ESA Amendments Introduce “Infectious Disease Emergency Leave” Protection
On May 29, 2020, and in light of recent events, the Ontario Government amended the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA): Infectious Disease Emergency Leave Regulations 228/20. The new rules provide temporary relief for businesses from potentially triggering termination pay or severance to non-union employees who have been temporarily experiencing a reduction in wages or hours…
How Do We Go Back?
Returning to work during a pandemic. As we begin contemplating the new normal brought on by the realities of COVID-19, small and mid-sized businesses must navigate the unknown. But you’re not alone. PaymentEvolution is here with you and for you. We’re a Canadian SMB just like you and we want to help. In Canada, spring…
Workplace Wellness In A Pandemic
This week will see a number of restrictions, put in place due to COVID-19, lifted in communities across Canada. We remain in a time of transition and unknowns. From front-line workers to small business owners, we are all doing our part to support ourselves and each other through this pandemic. Facing this new phase in…
What Human Resources Can Learn from Kobe Bryant
Creating an Organizational Culture of Excellence Key to Business Success Black Mamba. Kobe Wan Kenobi. KB24. Whatever you call him, Kobe Bryant, who tragically died in a helicopter crash with his daughter and seven others, wasn’t only a Jedi Master on the court – he was an organizational wizard off it, as well. While the…
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