B.C. union calls on province to allow employees to work from home due to fuel crisis | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] One of B.C.’s biggest unions is calling on the province to allow its employees to work from home due to the rising cost of fuel. The B.C. General Employees Union (BCGEU) says that in order to help conserve fuel and save on the cost of gas, employees, where possible, should get to work from […]
How Iran oil shock is spurring a crackdown to save energy around the world – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The Iran war is causing a global oil shock with energy prices skyrocketing across the world. And in a bid to avoid running through supplies, governments around the world are instituting energy-saving measures, including asking employees to work from home or cut down on driving and other measures while the crisis continues. In Thailand, an […]
Campaigners Are Worried About A ‘Silent Re:Flex’ That’s Happening At Work
[ad_1] During (and after) the pandemic, it felt like the nation’s approach to flexible work shifted in a positive direction. A large number of employees were given more freedom to work from home, benefiting a wide range of people – from those with chronic illnesses, mental health conditions and disabilities, to those with caring responsibilities. […]