How Employment Standards are changing under the ‘Making Ontario Open for Business Act’
Read on for an overview of some of the most relevant changes for non-profit housing employers.
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Benefits for Employees Over 65: Changes to Your Obligations
A recent Ontario Human Rights Tribunal (OHRC) —Talos vs. Grand Erie District School Board — will impact the common practice of ending benefits for employees over the age of 65. Find out what this might mean for housing providers.
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Top five tips to prevent fire in the workplace
You know fire safety is of the utmost important in your rental units, but what about in your work space? Fire hazards lurking in busy office spaces are often overlooked, but no less devastating: personal injuries, job losses, property damage and loss of confidential information are all at risk.
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Can your organization afford to ignore staff burn-out?
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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Is your staffing and salary strategy on track?
For non-profits, the drive to be effective and sustainable can translate into cutting costs – at all costs. Facing unpredictable funding, pinched resources and rising costs, non-profit housing providers have to make tough choices between meeting their operational costs and providing competitive salaries and benefits for their staff.
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