Evelyn has been evolving at Envol for the last three months and shares her experience and takeaways below. She will be continuing as a part-time Marketing Coordinator in the fall.
Students Leading with Pride
We had the pleasure of interviewing two students leading with Pride and creating an LGBTQ2SIA+ community at their business school. These two changemakers are making their school a more welcoming place for the queer community.
Female Leadership through COVID-19
As a women-owned and women-led company, the success of female leadership through COVID-19 is an inspiration and must be highlighted.
We’ve rounded up powerful women who have been guiding people through the COVID-19 pandemic effectively. Read on for our takeaways that you can apply to your own leadership style.
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.
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.
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: COVID-19 Resources
Published: April 3, 2020.
Updated: April 8, 2020 (See bottom of post)
Many employers are relying on benefits like the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy to help get their business through the COVID-19 crisis. And with new information and changes being introduced each day, it can be hard to keep up.
Adapting Your Hiring Process For COVID-19
The rapid spread of COVID-19 has required employers to adapt their hiring processes to keep in line with the government’s social distancing regulations. Traditional parts of the hiring process like in-person interviews and onboarding are on an indefinite ‘pause’ as the pandemic continues. It’s time to adapt – fast.
Tips for Transitioning to Remote Work Amidst COVID-19 Crisis
With the escalating global COVID-19 crisis, employers are seeing unprecedented organizational challenges. From layoffs and job sharing to remote work and office shutdowns, employers are increasingly mandating remote work wherever possible. However, a lot of employers still have unanswered questions about the best way to take their teams remote.
Coronavirus: What Employers Need To Know
You’ve undoubtedly seen the headlines about the coronavirus (COVID-2019). People are scared. This epidemic started China at the end of 2019, and in a matter of months has spread globally. It continues to spread. The World Health Organization has confirmed that there are now more coronavirus cases outside of China than in it, with 80,000 cases worldwide.