Sentences with phrase «other changes in the workplace»

The department also provided funding via the union modernisation fund and strategic partnership fund to support modernisation projects to help trades unions respond to technological, economic and other changes in the workplace.

Not exact matches

Continued erosion in manufacturing industries in the United States and other nations, coupled with the rise in service industries in those countries, have changed the workplace, as has the decline in union representation in many industries (these two trends, in fact, are commonly viewed as interrelated).

«To get the full change to happen, we probably need not only greater representation of women, but we need to see also a cultural shift in organizations that really places greater value on gender equity in the workplace, and makes it more legitimate and acceptable for women to lend a helping hand to other women in the work place.»

Speaking of the productivity tools, they're getting a name change in the workplace, too: What was Google Apps for Work is now «G Suite,» encompassing Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, Hangouts, and other Google services.

Whether you're a leader within your family, your workplace, or your community, you are always in a position to influence others towards positive change.

I can't think of any other change that would better present a face of Labour that adequately represents our commitment to achieving women's equality in every workplace.

And the budget changes the law to offer protections for contractors, subcontractors, vendors, consultants or other individuals offering services in the workplace.

In the quickly evolving workplace and at a time when graduates are competing for jobs and careers with others around the world, the capacity to change rapidly and apply new skills is paramount.

Perhaps a focus on individual actions helps to relieve an element of responsibility from other sectors, but we at the Earth Institute have always seen the potential for individual actions leading the way towards broader change — not only in our personal lives, but in how our actions affect our communities, our organizations, our workplaces and our schools.

Perhaps by encouraging shabby dress in the workplace the government has tapped a nerve that will lead to other, more significant changes.

In a recent survey of employees and employers across Canada, nearly half (46 %) of employees have taken time off work and / or noticed other employees take more time off work following workplace changes.

However, the changes suggested in the Action Plan make it reasonable to anticipate that Ministry of Labour inspectors may carry out workplace harassment investigations involving the same detailed collection of information as is currently gathered during other OHSA investigations.

Ida stays abreast of the many changes and challenges in the legal workplace and shares her thoughts and findings willingly with others.

These and several other changes to Legal Files will help our clients increase efficiency and productivity in the workplace, while our software remains as configurable as ever by their non-technical users; only Legal Files offers such customize / configuration capabilities to fit your unique needs while still providing the reasonable cost and simplified implementation approach of a pure COTS product.

Not only are Joint Health and Safety Committees (or Health and Safety Representatives in smaller workplaces) now the rule instead of the exception, new roles have been introduced (i.e. supervisor) and others significantly changed (i.e. prime contractor).

Wide - reaching changes were made including providing for basic rights for workers and instituting the principle that everyone in the workplace is responsible for health and safety — these and other key changes are summarized below.

The government noted the rise in non-traditional employment relationships, the increased diversity of Ontario's workforce, and accelerating technological change, amongst other issues, and decided that it was necessary to revisit Ontario's cornerstone workplace laws to bolster protections for workers while ensuring that the province remains an attractive place for employers to do business.

The union certification process would be simplified by, among other changes, the removal of certain conditions for remedial union certification in cases of employer misconduct, allowing greater access to first contract arbitration, empowering the Ontario Labour Relations Board (the «OLRB») to conduct votes outside of the workplace and allowing unions to access employee lists and certain employee contact information once the union has twenty percent (20 %) of employees» support.

The media buzz in the wake of the Ghomeshi scandal acted as a catalyst for change, and has led to, among other things, a move to strengthen the laws that govern an employer's workplace safety obligations to its employees.

Ontario is in the middle of the Changing Workplaces Review and is considering other amendments to employment standards legislation.

In its earlier Sep. 11 Presentation to the Special Advisors, the Clinic explains how, in addition to the Employment Standards Act, other important employment laws such as the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (or WSIA) are also losing their potential to protect workers in the changing economy and workplaces, and should be considered in the context of this revieIn its earlier Sep. 11 Presentation to the Special Advisors, the Clinic explains how, in addition to the Employment Standards Act, other important employment laws such as the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (or WSIA) are also losing their potential to protect workers in the changing economy and workplaces, and should be considered in the context of this reviein addition to the Employment Standards Act, other important employment laws such as the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (or WSIA) are also losing their potential to protect workers in the changing economy and workplaces, and should be considered in the context of this reviein the changing economy and workplaces, and should be considered in the context of this reviein the context of this review.

The deputation before the Special Advisors explains also how other important employment laws such as the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (or WSIA) are also losing their potential to protect workers in the changing economy and workplaces, and should be considered in the context of this review.

Among other changes, this Bill amended Section 13 of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act («WSIA» or the «Act) to explicitly include compensation for Chronic Mental Stress («CMS») that arises out of and in the course of employment.

Effective September 8, 2016, these reforms change the definition of «workplace harassment» to include «sexual harassment,» and impose new obligations on employers in relation to workplace harassment programs to, among other things:

Another study, Changing to daylight saving time cuts into sleep and increases workplace injuries, from the Journal of Applied Psychology,»... found that in comparison with other days, on Mondays directly following the switch to Daylight Saving Time — in which 1 hour is lost --[mining] workers sustain more workplace injuries and injuries of greater severity.»

How well you communicate in the workplace and if you are flexible in changing and challenging situations are other features that are especially valued.

• to keep each other informed about workplace happenings such as staff or organizational changes, process changes or improvements, new projects or project stages, and decisions in other departments, especially if one department's work in any of those capacities will affect another department

Professional Experience Camfil Farr (Crystal Lake, IL) 04/1982 — Present Copper Wire Plating Lead Person (01/2008 — Present) • Manage the daily operation of the plating line ensuring efficient and effective procedures • Operate the Vaughn wire drawing machine keeping the wire to size by changing the dies as necessary • Ensure that all testing is completed and entered into the company computer in a timely manner • Author and enter product reports and other pertinent data into company database • Oversee product and supply inventory restocking as needed to maintain appropriate levels • Strictly enforce all health and safety regulations ensuring a clean and safe workplace

Amongst other things, he will argue that current health promoting practice that focuses on lifestyle change — the giving of messages to captive audiences in schools, workplaces and communities — doesn't cut the mustard.

Recent research by a broad range of economists, academics, and government agencies has shown how technological change, transformations in the workplace, and other factors affect the useful life of structures.

Older workers have survived layoffs, mergers, management changes and other major shifts in the workplace.