Encompassing Visions

09/01/2023

In today’s world, the discussion of how experience shapes compensation fairness is important in understanding the power of perception in the workplace. Employees want to feel they’re compensated fairly for their work. The opportunity is to understand the factors influencing the employee ‘experience’ of compensation fairness.

Understanding how experience shapes compensation fairness is important in understanding the power of perception in the workplace.

03/08/2023

New pay transparency legislation was introduced on March 7, 2023, to help close the gender pay gap in B.C. – the next step on the path to pay equity.

Once the legislation is passed, as of Nov. 1, 2023, all employers will be required to include wage or salary ranges on all publicly advertised jobs. In addition, as soon as the legislation is in force, B.C. employers will not be able to ask prospective employees for pay history information or punish employees who disclose their pay to co-workers or potential job applicants – actions known to contribute to the gender pay gap.

“People deserve equal pay for equal work. We’ve been taking action to close the pay gap since 2017 with investments in child care and training, and increases to the minimum wage. Today, we’re taking the next step – all employers need to be transparent about what people are being paid to close the pay gap between men and women,” said Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity. “Our work doesn’t end here. We’re determined to continue our engagement with all of our partners to close the pay gap and ensure people get the fair payment they deserve.”

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New pay transparency legislation was introduced March 7, 2023, to help close the gender pay gap in B.C. – the next step on the path to pay equity.

02/21/2023

There are several reasons why federally regulated organizations in Canada need to have pay equity compliance in place by October 2024. Click the article to learn more...

There are several reasons why federally regulated organizations in Canada need to have pay equity compliance in place by October 2024.

10/27/2022

Is your federally-regulated Canadian business or organization pay equity compliant? Does your organization practice equal pay for work of equal value? If the answer is NO... then your business may be NON-COMPLIANT with current pay equity legislation.

In 2018, the Government of Canada passed the Pay Equity Act. It came into force on August 21, 2021.

Understanding Pay Equity Compliance in Canada | Encompassing VisionsIs your federally-regulated Canadian business or organization pay equity compliant? Does ...

05/13/2022

The past few years have forced many organizations to adopt a hybrid work model. A result of this ‘new workplace normal’ has prompted a few questions: Is this model of running an organization viable and helpful in long-term cultural development? What are the pros and cons of a hybrid work model?

The past few years have forced many organizations to adopt a hybrid work model. What are the pros and cons of the new workplace reality?

10/15/2021

On Aug. 31, the new Canada Pay Equity Act came into effect across the country. Its purpose was to address systemic and persistent pay discrimination issues within organizations that has disadvantaged women workers for decades. Learn more...

On Aug. 31, the Canada Pay Equity Act came into effect. Is your organization compliant? Connect with us today to learn more. 1-866-913-3628

06/23/2021

Everyone deserves an equal opportunity to succeed and receive equal pay for work of equal value.

06/17/2021

In Canada, for every dollar earned by a man, a woman earned 89 cents as measured in hourly wages for full-time workers.

04/12/2021

Companies that are adaptive, creative and resilient deliver revenue growth over two times the industry average, according to a new Forrester report.

03/23/2021

Future of work amidst Covid-19 restrictions is changing the company landscape. Workforce integration factors are key when considering organizational workplace structure. Learn more about the priorities that can help govern growth.

The future of work amidst Covid-19 restrictions is changing. Opportunities due to lock-down rules has become a focus on the future of jobs.