The annual cost of fire (not including forest fires) in Canada is approximately $6 billion or 1.25% of the GDP; of which $2.5 billion is fire losses and $3.5 billion is the cost of fire protection. 15% of all property fires occur in the workplace. Approximately 600 persons die in fires every year, with many […]
Author Archive | Tanya Sieliakus
Closing the Gap on Generational Motivators
Employers often wonder what motives employees? Most employers are quick to answer money. However, each generation has different life experiences and therefore key characteristics that drive their motivation. So, before throwing money in attempt to get the most of your workforce spend a little time understanding them.
Crime-related Child Death or Disappearance Leave
As of July 9, 2013, the NS Labour Standards Code has been changed with regard to employees who are parents or guardians who are facing the death or disappearance of their child, under the age of 18 years old, resulting from a probable criminal act. The employee may be asked by their employer to provide […]