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Your 2024 Compliance Deadlines as a Canadian Employer

by Envol Strategies
March 13, 2024April 4, 2024

Canadian employers have been busy with compliance requirements these past few years. There have been a ton of compliance deadlines to stay on top of. It’s challenging and overwhelming and, let’s face it, we know compliance can be a little *ugh*.

That’s where we come in!

This blog is a resource to help Canadian employers meet their federal and provincial obligations in 2024. It provides an overview of the compliance requirements that should be kept top of mind this year.

So, let’s jump into what you need to know about your 2024 compliance deadlines as a Canadian employer!

Accessible BC Act: Purpose, Key Information, and Compliance

Accessible BC Act: Purpose, Key Information, & Compliance

by Erica Mallette
February 7, 2024April 4, 2024

The past few years have brought some major developments on the accessibility front impacting employers across Canada. One advancement being the Accessible BC Act (ABCA), which received royal assent in 2021 and requires impacted employers to comply with new accessibility requirements.

This blog post provides some additional clarity around the Act and upcoming compliance requirements for BC employers impacted by this new regulation.

5 Benefits of Embracing DEI as a Small Business that You Need to Know

by Erica Mallette
January 25, 2024February 12, 2024

A question we frequently hear is: “We’re a small company. Do DEI initiatives still matter for us?”

And the answer is…

Absolutely! DEI is crucial for companies of all sizes. In fact, small businesses are uniquely positioned to benefit from robust DEI initiatives and weaving DEI into their everyday practices.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

by Acacia Blake
September 24, 2021June 6, 2023

Why does the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation exist?

From 1831 to 1996, the government forcibly removed more than 150,000 Indigenous children from their homes. These children were deceptively placed into church-and government-run schools where they were assimilated and robbed of their language and traditions. After the closure of the last school in 1997, there were over 25,000 children that did not return and over 100,000 Indigenous peoples that were left with unhealed scars from the trauma and abuse endured. Read More »National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Performative Action: How to Take Real Action on Social Issues

by Jessica Kangappaden
August 11, 2021June 6, 2023

Over recent years, social activism appears to be increasingly normalized. However, 2020 was a historic year for social activism. Millions across the world joined together to fight for equality, justice, and reparations. Those included in the millions of people were many companies and organizations who expressed their solidarity on social media platforms and their websites. As companies announced where they stand on particular issues, they either took action, lacked the resources to implement action, or simply advertised their involvement to increase their social capital. The latter is defined as performative activism.

Countless employers may pledge to take a more active stance on inclusion efforts in recent years, however, it is more than likely for those promises to fizzle out. This blog addresses the meaning of performative activism as well as the why’s and how to take real action to contribute to real change.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Building Diverse Teams

by Rikka Bouseh
November 7, 2020June 6, 2023

Unsure of where to start for building a diverse team within your business? This blog shares tips on how you can get started on creating change in your workplace.

DE&I: There’s a Revolution Happening

by Evelyn Ashworth
September 23, 2020June 7, 2023

We interviewed Dr. Rebecca Paluch, DE&I expert and Assistant Professor at UBC Sauder School of Business to better understand how we as individuals and organizations can do better. Read More »DE&I: There’s a Revolution Happening

How to Survey Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

by Nicole Caruana
August 14, 2020June 7, 2023

So you want to measure Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in your organization but don’t know where to start? We recommend a survey to get unfiltered employee feedback: below are our tips for a strong DE&I survey.