Work From Home

• Study finds remote work has climate benefits as federal workers fight office mandate

  Federal public servants in Ottawa who work remotely contributed 25 per cent fewer emissions than those who worked only from the office, a new report suggests.

  Politics

  Oct 24
  
• Telus call centre workers in Ontario facing ‘extreme stress’ as they fight Quebec move

  Some 150 Ontario call centre workers will remain in the province for the time being as their union battles Telus on its return-to-office plan.

  Canada

  Sep 19
  
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• Return-to-office rules for public servants set to kick in. What to know

  Canada's public servants are being mandated to be in office three days a week, with managers expected to do the same four days a week, but their union is blasting the decision.

  Canada

  Sep 6
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• Less grooming and more chores: How life changes when you work from home

  Working from home spiked during the pandemic, and changed the way many people work and live. New data from Statistics Canada sheds light on its impacts.

  Canada

  Jun 6
• Manitoba government could boost security for remote work, auditor general says

  Manitoba's auditor general says the government should improve some encryption settings and do more to train staff in phishing and other scams to support work-from-home policies.

  Politics

  Mar 12
• Fewer Canadians working from home: StatCan

  A report shows fewer Canadians are working from home than at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also found working from home had potentially important implications for society.

  Economy

  Jan 19
• ‘Darkest before dawn’: Another tough year for office REITs but opportunities may lurk

  The COVID-induced work-from-home shift has ravaged the office market as many employers re-evaluated their office footprint.

  Canada

  Jan 3
• 6 simple steps to organize your home office

  Follow these six simple steps to get your office in great shape.

  The Curator

  Sep 27, 2023
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• Canada’s tech sector latest industry to experience shift away from remote work

  While companies in other industries are also increasingly mandating workers back to the office at least a few days every week, the tech sector's shift is notable.

  Economy

  Sep 6, 2023
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• Colleagues coming to work sick? Know your rights as cold and flu season looms

  With paid sick days not covered nationwide and some companies moving away from work from home, some employees may feel the need to work at the office while sick.

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2023