Remote Work
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COVID, remote work resulted in fewer Canadians commuting last year: StatCanStatistics Canada says the pandemic altered commuting patterns for workers with fewer people driving, taking transit or walking and bicycling in 2021 than in 2016.CanadaNov 30
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Vernon, B.C.’s chamber suggests converting office space to housing as remote work continuesThe Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce is pitching the idea suggesting it could be a win-win that benefits downtown businesses and helps with the housing shortage.CanadaNov 29
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Return-to-office: Debate heats up as some firms recall workers after Labour DayA return-to-office showdown is unfolding in Canada and pitting some bosses and workers against each other as the back-to-school season begins.CanadaSep 2
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Weekly time spent in online meetings has increased over 252%: MicrosoftAs workplaces move to hybrid and back-in-office models, an organizational behaviour expert says it is time to find more effective ways to collaborate.CanadaJul 22
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The Dutch are aiming to make work-from-home legal. Can Canada do it too?An employment and disability lawyer says establishing work-from-home options as a legal right in Canada wouldn't be an easy or quick process.CanadaJul 14
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SNC-Lavalin engineers vote for settlement, ending strikeThe union said the move to onsite work, which has since been reversed, was a ``draconian decision'' to ``play havoc with their employees' lives,'' affecting some 900 staff members.CanadaJun 14
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Remote, hybrid work dividing Canadian employees as many required on-siteRemote work flourished during the pandemic as companies temporarily closed their offices, but it has created a schism among Canadian workers.CanadaJun 5
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The future of the workplace, 2 years into the pandemicTwo years into the pandemic, many companies are trying to determine what the future of their workplace looks like.CanadaMay 27
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Downtown Winnipeg business owners hoping to see employees back in the officeThe City of Winnipeg is beginning a flexible work program that will see some employees work remote on a permanent basis, and many downtown business owners are less than enthused.CanadaMay 12
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COVID-19 anxiety: How return-to-office mandates are impacting U.S. employeesAccording to a poll, at least half of in-person workers say balancing responsibilities, potential COVID exposure at work, commute and social interaction are sources of stress.HealthMay 8
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