There is a lot of hyperbole and dramatics in the media, both social and professional, with respect to the current pandemic. And while much of this hype comes with appeals to the emotional side of our central processing systems, being mindful and prepared for situations that have displayed a realistic potential of threat is at the foundation of risk management.  As people working with and employed by companies whose services are deemed essential it is incumbent upon us to consider possibilities t...

Important information for cross border carriers who have laid-off or furloughed drivers during the Covid lockdowns,  

....."As employers begin to recall drivers who were furloughed, laid off, or otherwise not working for the company for more than 30 days, the cost and logistical barriers of testing a large influx of drivers in a short timeframe are significant, at a time when the commercial trucking and motorcoach industry is facing unprecedented economic challenges. This problem is further co...

Its day #umpeenth in the COVID-19 lockdown in Ontario. I am mostly OK with staying close to home, but the severity of the “essential” only travel is starting to wear pretty thin on me – especially as I am a fisherman and this is usually the time of year that I do my bear impersonation and climb out of the cave and into the sunlight. But I am very worried at the ravages this lockdown order is doing to the economy.

 I have been maintaining a chart of the daily new COVID 19 case counts for the pr...

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – Workplace Pandemic Planning: What Employers Should Do And Know Right Now

To plan your business continuity exercise and mitigate the potential effects of an emergency, use the templates (located at the site below):,

https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/entrepreneur-toolkit/templates-business-guides/pages/business-continuity-guide-templates-entrepreneurs.aspx

Key Questions for Employers to Consider

Managing your work station: (source: CNN)

The Centers for Dise...

With the recent developments of the global pandemic,  many firms are going to presented with challenges to their organizations. Absenteeism resulting from parents needing to stay home, illness, or simply as a result of pre-emptive measures to protect your workplace are going to arise.  If your organization is faced with an inability to support appropriate policies and procedures, or day to day activities relating to safety, or operationalization of preventative measures,  please feel free to con...