Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers for 2020 are announced

For millions of working Canadians, it seems like the pressures of balancing work and family commitments have never been greater.  The good news, however, is that more employers are helping out by offering new family-friendly benefits and progressive workplace policies. ...

BLOOM AND NATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS RELEASE FINDINGS OF CHARITIES & CANNABIS STUDY

The report (published February 2020) details the findings of a study by Bloom and NATIONAL Public Relations, addressing the implications of philanthropic support from cannabis interests to Canadian charities. Summary findings of the study were presented by the report’s authors,...

Free webinars for charities offered by the Canada Revenue Agency

The Canada Revenue Agency is pleased to offer a series of webinars. If you are a board member, a treasurer, a volunteer, or an employee of a charity, a session is a great way to learn about your charity's obligations....

Canada Summer Jobs 2020: Employer application season kicks off

Today, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, announced the launch of the employer application period for the 2020 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program. Starting today, not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers, and private employers with up...

Achievers survey finds up to 64% of employees surveyed may leave their jobs in 2020

Only one-third of employees surveyed (33%) plan to stay at their jobs this year, compared to 47% who said the same in 2019. That's according to a new report conducted by Achievers. Its 3rd annual Employee Engagement & Retention Report recently revealed that...

Put down the phone, Gen Zs want to talk to you in person

Results from the Gen Z and the Future of Work in Canada study—which polled over 1,500 Canadian employees—revealed that Gen Z attitudes about workplace technology, preferred forms of communication and the value these employees bring to the workforce are not what you expect...

Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada opens nominations for the 2020 Lynn Factor Stand Up for Kids National Award

Children's Aid Foundation of Canada has opened nominations for the 2020 Lynn Factor Stand up for Kids National Award, which recognizes extraordinary Canadians whose efforts have improved the lives of vulnerable children and youth. The national award winner will be announced at...

Less than half of companies in Canada provide remote work options

According to a new survey from Robert Half, less than half of professionals in Canada (43%) said their company provides the option to work off-site. Of those, 61% take advantage of the perk and work from home; another three per cent do...

Free new ebook on Volunteer Engagement for 2020

Available for free, the "Top 20 Ideas in Volunteer Engagement for 2020" is a new ebook from spinktank that helps people who work with volunteers to be aware of and take action on the current major ideas, trends and challenges...

TD Park People Grants accepting applications for event funding

Now in its third year, TD Park People Grants have helped bring 663 events and 61,398 people into city parks across Canada. This year, TD Park People Grants will reach even further providing critical support to community park events in Metro...
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