The research found a link between precarious employment and wages, turnover rates and scheduling challenges. This can hurt a company’s bottom line through decreased productivity, absenteeism, and increased training costs. We have put together some resources that can benefit your business.
Muskoka-Kawarthas Employment Services, a division of Fleming College, manages the operations of all employment service providers in City of Kawartha Lakes, District of Muskoka, Haliburton County, Northumberland County, and Peterborough County. Serving both employers and job seekers, Muskoka-Kawarthas Employment Services (MKES) delivers locally responsive employment programs and services ― with a goal to build prosperity in its region.
When providing incentives for hiring and training employees, MKES keeps decent work in the forefront by rewarding employers that provide supportive and inclusive environments, mentorship and skill development opportunities that lead to internal promotions, pay a living wage, and recognize mental health as integral part of wellness. Employment service providers assist employers by providing them with resources and training, on the job coaching, and development of individualized retention plans.
MKES invites employers to work with its employment service providers to create their own decent work environment. To find a service provider near you, visit flemingemploymenthub.ca.
This simple checklist can help you think about what decent work practices look like for your organization, and identify areas where you are achieving impressive decent work practices and areas where you would like to improve.
Checklist developed by ONN.
