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Cultivating a respectful workplace culture
In all aspects of our lives, respect plays an integral role in developing mutually beneficial relationships. It’s unique in that […]
Help support Mental Health
We have all been forced to endure changes frequently referred to as “the new normal” during the pandemic. One day, […]
What happens when you contact Labour Relations
As Labour Relations Advisors at ACFO-ACAF, our priority is to protect the wellbeing of the CT Community in the workplace. […]
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP): What you need to know
Over the past two years, the mental health of Canadians has been on the decline. According to a report from […]
What is discrimination at work?
In Canada, all employees have the right to a workplace free from discrimination. This right is enshrined as law in […]
What you should know before moving into an unrepresented position
Executive positions within the federal public service are unrepresented, meaning employees in those positions are not represented by a bargaining […]
Mental health accommodation guide
One of ACFO-ACAF’s most important responsibilities is to support and advocate for members who have mental health challenges and need […]
Important information about claiming long-term disability premiums
Many employees receiving long-term disability insurance (DI) are unaware that they are entitled to a tax deduction on their portion of previously–paid DI premiums. More specifically, if an employee becomes eligible for DI benefits, your employee portion of premiums paid over the course of your employment may be deducted from your […]
Labour Relations FAQ: Your PMA
With performance agreements on the horizon, we know that many ACFO-ACAF members have questions or concerns about their PMAs. The […]
Reminder: Best practices for dealing with a Phoenix pay issue
In recent communications on Phoenix, ACFO has voiced our concerns on threats to the integrity of government financial information and […]
Long-term illness: What to do and what to expect for public service FIs
Please note that the information below is only intended as a guideline. If you are faced with a prolonged absence […]
Take your interpersonal skills to the next level
In today’s blog, I am going to talk about interpersonal skills, a vital set of skills that enable us to […]