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With many Canadians continuing to work remotely, Staples Canada is committed to supporting customer productivity in the new future of work
RICHMOND HILL, ON, March 17, 2021 /CNW/ - One year ago, COVID-19 forced communities across Canada into lockdown, altering the way Canadians work and live. Throughout the pandemic, Staples Canada has been a trusted brand as Canadians coast-to-coast stocked up to remain productive and connected. This year, the company is doubling down on supporting its customers as dispersed workers and business owners alike continue to adapt to their evolving realities.
Staples Canada launches new products, services and resources to support work from anywhere, to help Canadians succeed in the new work landscape (CNW Group/Staples Canada ULC)
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Regina Phelps, founder, Emergency Management & Safety Solutions
COVID-19 infection rates are down from their record highs, and vaccination numbers grow each day. Are we rounding the corner in this pandemic battle? Keep an eye on the virus variants, says pandemic expert Regina Phelps. We may be on the cusp of yet another surge.
Medical experts are split over whether the variants will overcome the vaccinations and spark another surge. And you can count Phelps, founder of Emergency Management & Safety Solutions, among those who fear another surge is likely.
“The variants are doubling every seven to 10 days in the United States,” Phelps says. “It is a race. The more vaccines we get into people’s arms between now and the end of March, we have a better chance of curbing a substantial surge. However, I am deeply concerned that [surge] is going to happen.”
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U.S. immigration is unlikely to change soon, but those hoping to access opportunities could still have a new choice
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U.S. immigration is unlikely to change soon, but those hoping to access opportunities could still have a new choice
For companies and workers facing woes dealing with United States immigration, there is good news and a practical solution. Work-from-anywhere.
For years, high-skilled economic migrants seeking to relocate to the U.S. have faced uncertainty due to lack of clarity and flexibility in the H-1B visa programme. This uncertainty grew even worse under the Trump administration, with visa denial rates rising significantly. In addition to the negative effects this had on individual migrants and their families, restrictions on the H-1B policy led to economic costs. In recent research with coauthors Dany Bahar and Britta Glennon, we find that (former) U.S.
Companies including Spotify, Twitter, and Goldman Sachs have taken different stances on remote work.
A survey showed that 61% of respondents prefer a fully remote environment.
Insider spoke to experts to discuss the future of the workplace.
As economies prepare to reopen following the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations, major companies are starting to reconsider their approach to office working will once the pandemic recedes.
Although it is likely to be some time before social and economic activity resumes to pre-pandemic levels, the mass rollout of vaccinations in some countries has introduced companies to the possibility of reopening their offices an attractive model for some employers.