employees

Since employees were required to adapt to working from home, they have been requesting to continue this model. Or at least a hybrid work from home model.

The Ontario government's Ministry of Health provided a screening tool to use on workers and essential visitors upon entering the workplace.

Having a cleaning log for your organization is important now more than ever! Consider these COVID-19 cleaning best practices and keeping a log to ensure you do your part to help contain the spread of COVID-19.

With working remotely becoming more and more popular, it's important to learn how it impacts your home insurance.

Securing business insurance for cars is more complicated than getting personal auto insurance. Learn the benefits of commercial auto insurance.

Employees working from home opens up businesses of all sizes to more cybersecurity threats. Consider these cybersecurity measures to protect your business.

The Canadian Construction Association released the COVID-19 Standardized Protocols for All Canadian Construction Sites, which includes best practices for construction organizations to use to protect their workers and others from COVID-19 while continuing safe operations.

Employees working remotely have become more prevalent due to COVID-19; keeping them engaged can be challenging but we provide some tips.

Part 2 of our two-part series discusses how employers can help promote a positive mental health culture in the workplace.

Part 1 of our two-part series discusses how mental health in the workplace looks now and the most common mental health conditions affecting employees.

For many, working from home is their new reality for the foreseeable future as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread rapidly.

Learn about what you can do if you're sick with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

With the Ontario government planning to reopen, your company and its employees must be protected when it's time to do so. We discuss a post-COVID-19 pandemic return to work plan.

It's no secret that having healthy employees are important to a successful company so it's critical employers provide employees opportunities in the workplace to promote active lifestyles.

In order to protect your organization, consider these mobile device security tips for employers.

It's important to offer a comprehensive employee benefits program to retain employees and keep them engaged, healthy, and feeling appreciated. An employer's business is only as good as its employees.

It is estimated that between 2 and 6 per cent of Canadians suffer from SAD, with nearly 75 per cent of those affected being women, mostly in their 20s, 30s and 40s. Though SAD is most common during these ages, it can also occur in children, adolescents and the elderly.

In order to avoid fines and penalties, organizations will need to understand PIPEDA and its basic requirements.

The goal of this survey was to learn how knowledgeable organizations are on privacy issues and requirements, understand the types of privacy policies and practices they have in place, and determine their privacy information needs.

Lyme disease can be transmitted to humans if they are bitten by a tick that has previously fed off an infected animal.

With the federal legalization of recreational marijuana right around the corner, it’s more important than ever that employers understand the dangers of workplace impairment, particularly as it relates to marijuana usage.

WISB recently launched a new online tool to make health and safety a matter of public record. Compass lets Ontarians find and compare health and safety statistics for businesses across Ontario.

Overall, the budget aims to narrow the deficit to $18.1 billion; however, there is no target date for a return to balance.

Almost 40% of workers report having been bullied. Bullying can cause emotional and physical damage to employees; such damage often includes feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem.

As the economy becomes increasingly complex and unpredictable, businesses continue to face serious legal risks. According to a report from Borden Ladner Gervais, this year is no exception.

Workers exposed to extremely cold conditions are at risk of serious health problems, including hypothermia, frostbite, dehydration, and muscle injuries.

The government hopes these technologies—electronic stability controls and electronic logging devices (ELDs)—will improve road safety and create a more level playing field in terms of compliance.

A social host may be held responsible for the acts of their guests if their conduct creates or exacerbates a risk to the public.

Severe winter weather can lead to commercial property damage, employee illness or injury, and possible business closures.

Approximately 215 older adults are hospitalized each day because of falls. Falls are a cause of serious injury in older adults and it's critical to learn ways to keep loved ones safe.

Gas stations and truck stops are a popular target for criminals, and it’s important to do the following in order to safeguard your drivers and cargo

Good nutrition is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, and eating healthier can increase your productivity, lower the number of sick days you take and reduce your risk of being in an on-the-job accident.

Recruiting and retaining skilled talent can be a challenge for businesses across Ontario - especially as markets are faced with an aging workforce and a lack of young talent.

While it’s best not to work outside in high temperatures, the nature of certain jobs—like construction or landscaping—sometimes makes it unavoidable.

Ensure that you can help your co-worker during these six first-aid emergencies.