Workplace health and safety (H&S) is a must for all organizations. Employers must show due diligence by taking all the precautions that are reasonable to protect the well-being of employees.  Employees must share in this responsibility by exhibiting a working knowledge of health and safety topics and by participating in efforts towards protecting themselves and anyone else around them.  

Involuntary termination is when an employer fires or terminates an employee due to poor performance, just cause, for economic reasons, or for any other reason for which they feel the employee’s services are no longer required. While dismissing an employee is never pleasant, it needn’t be stressful. You can conduct a termination in a professional manner and minimize the risk of legal action simply by being prepared and following best practices.  

Issues relating to diversity and inclusion such as recruitment and retention, employer reputation, employer branding and meeting employer legal and human rights requirements are gaining more attention from employees, managers and business owners in Canada. Diversity encompasses all of the ways in which individual people differ, while inclusion is creating a culture that embraces, respects, accepts, and values diversity. Employers have a significant influence on society and can play an important role in making our communities better places to live.  Fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace can improve the employee experience and drive the success of your company as a whole, but commitment to it starts with the leaders at your organization.