Workplaces

disabilities

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Study reveals key insights about workers with disabilities

George Brown College researchers surveyed more than 900 workers with disabilities across Canada to delve into their challenges and first-hand experiences in the workplace.
remote work

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Canada ranks high in global remote work index 

Canada outpaces the United States in a newly released survey detailing the top countries for remote work.
WELL Certification

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CIBC’s Global HQ achieves WELL Certification first

CIBC's new global headquarters became the largest workplace to achieve WELL Certification at the Platinum level across all sectors in Canada.
office

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Hospitality program transforms office portfolio

Over the next three months, Canderel will begin rolling out a workplace hospitality program called Okkto across its buildings.
Flooding

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Three-in-five Canadians are worried about spring flooding, a new survey finds

Three-in-five Canadians are worried about the potential consequences that flooding and severe rain events may cause during the spring season.
trauma

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Realizing trauma-informed care in the workplace

Trauma is defined broadly as an emotional response to an overwhelming incident or series of events. When our subconscious ability to cope is overwhelmed, we
health care system

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Reimagining Canada’s health care system

The Canadian health care system is at a tipping point with rising demands for service, record levels of job vacancies, and increasing public and political pressures.
well-being

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Canadians scrutinize reality of workplace culture claims

The workplace culture that companies claim to promote is far from the reality for many Canadian employees who see significant gaps.
Legacy Space

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CIBC opens a Legacy Space at global HQ

CIBC opened a Legacy Space at its global headquarters, CIBC SQUARE, ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Friday.
accessibility

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Canada offering $64 million for accessibility upgrades

Organizations have until November 1, 2022, to apply for a new round of funding that focuses on infrastructure improvements that boost disability inclusion and accessibility.
gender pay gap

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In Quebec, women face gender pay gap straight out of university

The average pay gap between women and men who have a similar career path and work full time stands at nine per cent the first year they finish their CEGEP or university education.
neurodiverse workplaces

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Survey takes deep dive into neurodiverse workplaces

A global survey has identified crucial sensory issues in office environments among neurodiverse employees in Canada, the U.S. and UK.
labour shortage

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Supercharging FM teams during a labour shortage

How do you keep your FM team engaged and committed amidst a labour shortage when other companies are actively recruiting qualified candidates to join their workforce and leaving gaps in your FM operations?
flexible office

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Visits to flexible office spaces up 45 per cent in March

New data from flexible office and co-working space provider IWG shows that Wednesday is the most popular day in the office, followed by Tuesday and Thursday.
Matching public-private funds go to EV chargers

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New EV chargers coming to Saskatchewan

A $2-million investment in the Saskatchewan Power Corporation will bring up to 40 electric vehicle fast chargers to the province by December 2023.
neurodiverse

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Creating a neurodiverse workplace

As employees eventually return to the office, most will bring with them a heightened sensitivity to their surroundings—specifically to what they touch and their proximity to coworkers.
change management

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Changing up change management

Organizations are now encouraged to develop a change management process based on a new understanding of the post-COVID needs of their people.