With COVID-19 far from over and increasing case numbers in B.C., how do we decide to return to remote work? Read on to determine what’s right for your organization and how to make this decision. Our strategy includes research, overcoming human psychology, and design thinking.
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!
Read More »Return to Work Decisions? Survey the Situation!
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.
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?Read More »What Two More Months of CERB Means for the Job Market
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.
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.
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.
Read More »Tips for Transitioning to Remote Work Amidst COVID-19 Crisis
A growing trend among businesses is the integration of a remote workforce into their organizational structure. With real estate at a premium and top talent hard to find, the perks of a remote workforce are exponential. We had the opportunity to speak with Kasey Bayne, Marketing Manager for Olark Live Chat, about how to engage your remote workforce.
Read More »Engage Your Remote Workforce: Q&A with Kasey Bayne of Olark Live Chat