Give your input on skills required by new talent
LO members are asked to provide input on the skills and attitudes required by new talent in the profession.
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Attracting more applicants to our profession
The limiting factors to attracting labour to our profession.
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How to stop babysitting
The need for a structured hiring and onboarding program and clearly defined company culture.
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Bill 148 resources and links
Articles and links to help you navigate new employment laws in Ontario.
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What you need to know about Bill 148
Answers to frequently asked questions about Bill 148.
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LO committee advocates for members
Industry voices concerns over proposed changes to employment laws in Ontario.
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Landscape profession prepares for minimum wage increase
Landscape profession reacts to Bill 148.
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Letter Fair Workplaces and Better Jobs Act, Ontario
Jay Murray breaks down the cost implications of coming changes to the average landscape business owner.
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Stats show older skilled workers far outnumber young
Stats Canada figures show shortage of skilled-trades workers.
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Seasonal workers face new rules for EI
The federal government’s amendments to Employment Insurance will take effect in early 2013.
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Banking hours is an Alternative to EI
A strategy to tackle the issue of retaining valued employees in seasonal work is banking hours.
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