The response to COVID-19 on the part of organizations across Canada has demonstrated that flexible working arrangements can work. By carefully considering what fits your corporate culture, operational needs and employee desires, flexibility can be a boon for employee productivity and organizational success.

Finding the right hire is a top priority for businesses, but it’s just as important to have a solid new hire on-boarding strategy. And hiring in a time of physical distancing doesn’t make things any easier. To successfully manage on-boarding while working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new employee on-boarding checklist that goes beyond the basics is a must. If you’re looking for advice to get new team members ramped up and integrated with the team, read on for our ultimate guide on how to on-board staff remotely.

As the pressure builds on businesses, some provinces have started to release their post-quarantine plans. Wondering how you can get ready as a business? Read on to learn how you can prepare your organization for the post-quarantine era.

Isolation is challenging for many workers as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, but there are lessons to be learned from those who are used to working in extreme, isolated environments.

As the initial shock of implementing large-scale working from home policies wears off, your responsibility as manager has likely already shifted away from making sure your team has everything they need to work from home towards keeping your team motivated and productive. As you navigate the new world of work, here are some tips for keeping your team working from home effectively.

This article was previously published on the #FutuHReInsight blog of The Adecco Group and can be found here.

Wednesday April 22 is National Administrative Professionals Day for 2020. We’re celebrating these valuable team members by looking at how the profession evolved and what it means today.

If you’re staying home more than usual amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s time to upskill. Taking the time now to develop skills needed for your career development will pay dividends later when you hit the job market or seek career advancement. Don’t know where to start? Consider these options to upskill to take control of your career.

If your facility is currently responding to increased demand for the production or distribution of the critical goods that Canadians are relying on during this critical time, keeping your facilities open and your workforce productive are likely top priorities. Creating a comprehensive health and safety response plan is a must, and by incorporating temperature screening measures in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, organizations can help protect their warehouse and production employees on the job and keep their operations functional.

With businesses closing or cutting hours, job cuts during COVID-19 have become part of our new reality. If you are wondering how to job hunt during a pandemic, one important part of your search will have to include adjusting your resume for the changing job market. If this is your situation, we’re here to help.