Remote Working

Telus Corp. has informed around 150 call centre employees based in Ontario they must relocate by October, apply for another role or agree to be laid off. The union representing…

The shift towards remote and hybrid work arrangements, accelerated by the pandemic, continues to influence the Canadian labour market. Although the overall number of Canadians working from home has decreased…

By Ilona Dougherty, University of Waterloo; Amelia Clarke, University of Waterloo, and Ana Ferrer, University of Waterloo There is no shortage of hand-wringing about young people and the hours they spend in front…

As companies navigate the complexities of return-to-office (RTO) policies, a new trend has emerged: employees, whether working remotely or in-office, are increasingly focused on proving their productivity through visible actions.…

The proportion of Canadians working exclusively from home has gradually decreased over the past year, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada. In May 2024, 13.2% of employed Canadians…

A recent survey conducted by Royal LePage Real Estate Services reveals that a significant portion of residents in Canada’s largest urban centers are contemplating relocating to more affordable housing markets,…

After 10 months of negotiations, 600 members of the Concordia University Professional Employees’ Union (CUPEU–CSN) have adopted a two-week strike mandate, to be enacted at a time deemed appropriate. The…

The rise of remote work has led to a loss of workplace social connections that is negatively affecting employees, a new report suggests. The Conference Board of Canada report published…

The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) has unveiled preliminary data from a recent survey that underscores significant challenges federal public service workers are encountering under the…