Are you facing return to work decisions? Survey the situation! What do surveys have to do with returning to work as COVID-19 restrictions lighten: read on to find out. Keep an eye out for detailed tips and tricks as well as our free survey tool!
Dealing with Zoom Fatigue
Zoom fatigue has become increasingly common as most of us are learning or studying from home. Read on to learn about the causes of Zoom fatigue and how to combat it.
Have You Adapted your EVP to the “New Normal”?
The needs and priorities of job seekers have changed drastically – and meeting their needs is crucial to developing an attractive employer value proposition. In the “new normal”, organizations must adapt their EVP to the increasing number of job seekers.
At Envol, we are optimists; always looking for the opportunity in every situation. To our surprise, despite the many challenges COVID-19 has presented, we didn’t have to look too far to find the opportunities.
For one, what if we told you that the “new normal” was built on mass collaboration, diversity, collective intelligence, and explicit commitment-making?
How to Celebrate Pride At Work
We’ve come to the end of Pride Month, and a big one at that. But that doesn’t mean you should stop celebrating Pride at work, or that its message stops. Before you take down your rainbow profile pictures and flags in the office, read this.
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What Two More Months of CERB Means for the Job Market
Increasing unemployment, disincentivized job seekers, and another two months of CERB – what does this mean for the job market?
The Canadian government recently announced that the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) will be extended for another two months. Millions of Canadians will have maxed out their CERB allowance (a total of $8000) by July 4th. It remains unclear whether CERB will be amended or a different form of government support will be provided.
For those still eligible for CERB, they can continue to receive $2,000 per month while the Canadian government encourages recipients to take available work, however many are disincentivized to seek employment. Why? (more…)
B.C.’s Temporary Layoff Period is Ending… What Now?!
The BC government extended its normally 13-week temporary layoff period to 16 weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, these 16 weeks are coming to an end for many employers.
While many employers are expressing their concerns of potential bankruptcy to Labour Minister Harry Bains, it does not look like temporary layoffs will be extended.
Anti-Racism: Our Commitment
We are owned and led by women, including a woman of colour.
This week, we took a step back. Pausing to listen and learn from the BIPOC community. To have important, raw conversations with our team.
How to Support Parents Working During COVID-19
We’ve all seen the meme; a parent on a video conference call while her two children are taped to the floor with the caption, “Working from home during COVID-19!”
We chuckle to ourselves and say, “YUP” as we continue to scroll. But as funny as the meme is, this is a stark reality for most parents navigating childcare, home schooling, and working during COVID-19.
Are You Ready for Employees to Return to Work?
Feeling overwhelmed with all of the planning required to return your employees to work?
You’re not alone.
Although there is a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel with the release of BC’s Restart Plan, this doesn’t necessarily provide a clear roadmap for how organizations should re-open.
5 Things I’ve Learned Working With Envol’s Founder, Brianna Blaney
In honour of our fearless leader, founder, mentor, puzzle master, and friend on her birthday, I’d like to share 5 things that I’ve learned from working closely with Brianna these past couple of years at Envol.