Nearly 30 years after the introduction of pay equity legislation, it is apparent that Ontario still has a significant gender wage gap. The gap in question is more complex than the original 1980s-era proposition of equal pay for work of equal value, and it will be more difficult to address. But the Ontario Minister of […]
In the previous blog on how to show good judgement by preventing age discrimination in the workplace, these three tips were covered: (1) define age discrimination, develop a policy and distribute it to all employees; (2) emphasize your policy’s importance by having senior leaders facilitate training sessions; and (3) nurture a culture of non-discrimination, support […]
The word “discrimination” has what seems like conflicting definitions. It can mean the unjust or prejudicial treatment of people on grounds such as their age. But it can also mean having the ability to exercise good judgement and taste. If one considers that engaging in discrimination based on older age reflects both prejudicial treatment […]
Employee engagement goes above and beyond having employees who are committed to their company’s goals and motivated to contribute to its success. It’s also about having employees who feel they are able to achieve their own professional and personal objectives through their engagement with the company. The fact that employee engagement is a top concern […]
The first part of this series examined some reasons why organizations might not want to let employees know about their part in a succession plan, but it also discussed how the potential negative consequences of disclosure can be avoided or lessened. This installment will examine the reasons for telling employees about their part in a […]
Organizations tend not to disclose details of their succession plans or inform individual employees that they may be chosen to take on critical roles in the future. The discussion below examines a number of reasons why organizations elect not to inform candidates about their part in the succession plan. However, the discussion also touches on how […]
Five Leadership Development Tactics of Top Companies While we cannot accurately predict the future, we can make an attempt to invent it.[1] Effective leadership is an essential component in a company’s planning for a successful and profitable future. In a complex and competitive globalized environment where change is a constant, leaders have to establish a […]
We live and work in an exciting but challenging world where rapid change seems to be the only constant. When you have been in business for over 30 years, as Verity International has, you have been on an incredible journey. One thing that has not changed, however, is Verity’s desire to create opportunities to learn, […]