March 26 HR Chat
We’re bringing the community together through free webinars / Q&A sessions with our team and other experts. Here are the details for how to join: Quaranteam HR and Finance Chats
Here are the updates from the latest webinar.
2020-March-26 HR Quaranteam Chat
Additional Answers, Resources and Links
Canada Emergency Response Benefit: This is for the benefit that was announced earlier this week (Mar 23rd) for a $2000/month allowance for all those affected by COVID and who would not normally be eligible for EI benefits: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/03/introduces-canada-emergency-response-benefit-to-help-workers-and-businesses.html
How to Apply for E.I: For those who have not yet dealt with EI https://globalnews.ca/news/6701363/coronavirus-ei-covid-19-emergency-benefit/
How to Apply for Web ROE: For company owners who may need help, alternatively, get in contact with our team! https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/ei/ei-list/reports/roe-web-admin-guide.html
Quick Reference for employers from Osler: https://www.osler.com/en/resources/regulations/2020/covid-19-quick-reference-considerations-for-employers
Download the slides here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DcB7rubbydKDAZar68zUucXNXn0c2hgd/view?usp=sharing
Registering for Web ROE: It’s hard to get a hold of CRA right now to deal wit ROEs. So it is more prudent to go through Web ROE, though the process takes about a week to 2 weeks to get set up so register now if you are concerned about having to make layoffs in the coming future.
Keeping the culture strong: Now more than ever teams need to focus on a good culture; having virtual coffee breaks, one on ones, cameras on during video calls, anything to keep the sanity, and the unity going.
Employee engagement: Within that same wheelhouse, checking in with your team and having one on ones even more often than before. People may tend to show a brave face during all of this so make sure to be almost overly engaged with your team.
Crisis Management: Make sure you are conveying to you team the importance of empathy right now. Whether or not you deal with other businesses in your work life, these people are going through massive changes that are affecting their pride and joy, their metaphorical baby as it were. An extra amount of empathy, sincerity, and patience will go far in the eyes of your clients
