Question: I’m a property manager in a building with a few tenants who live alone and rarely receive visitors. If one of them were to pass away in their unit, I’m fairly certain I would be the one to discover them. How can I prepare for the likely discovery of a deceased tenant?
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Access to health benefits can impact a person’s long-term health and wellness, but there are consequences for employers and organizations as well. A recent ONPHA report found benefits programs not only give employers an advantage in recruiting new staff, they can also reduce staff turnover.
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On March 7, the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) made changes to the methods of service for Notice of Hearing packages. A Notice of Hearing package gives the date, time, and location of a hearing and includes a copy of the filed application.
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According to research by Morneau-Shepell, not addressing employee burnout is more time-consuming and expensive than taking action. While the costs are difficult to quantify, a distressed employee is much less productive than their colleagues. Lost productivity can take many forms, including “presenteeism” (being at work but giving less than 70 per cent of their best effort), gossiping or complaining about work to peers, and time-consuming complaints or disciplinary actions.
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The benefits of an “art night” can be even more profound with socially isolated seniors. Social isolation is a challenge for tenants who live alone, or who are separated from their peers. Without supportive family or frequent interactions, people can feel lonely and may be unwilling to access care or support.
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The life of garbage can be oddly fascinating: once it’s been thrown in the bin and picked up by collectors, its former owners rarely give it another thought. And yet, it continues to exist, and in many cases, poses a challenge for the people who are tasked with sorting it and putting it somewhere.
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