Key Resources on Covid-19 and the Workplace

The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting the business world and companies have no choice but to review their strategies to overcome the crisis.

The global COVID-19 lockdown has unprecedented impacts on our personal and professional lives. This chaotic situation is forcing companies across the globe to rethink their business strategies.

Most business leaders have decided to launch digital transformation initiatives to keep businesses running as smoothly as possible during the COVID-19 outbreak and to better prepare for the recovery phase.

However, driving change during these chaotic and unprecedented times is challenging for both business leaders and employees.

On this page Employers can find a list of key resources related to covid and the workplace, including publications from the Ontario and Canadian Governments, sector-specific guidelines to help protect workers, customers and the general public from coronavirus (COVID-19).

How businesses and employees can stay safe while operating during COVID-19

Government of Canada

There have been outbreaks of COVID-19 in Canadian workplaces. As provinces and territories re-open their economies, we will continue to see the spread of COVID-19. Learn what you can do as an employee or an employer to avoid risks while protecting yourself, your family and your community.

Visit Government of Canada’s Webpage


Resources to prevent covid-19 in the workplace

Ontario Government (Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development)

Find sector-specific guidelines and posters to help protect workers, customers and the general public from coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ontario.

Visit Ontario Government’s webpage


Develop your COVID-19 workplace safety plan

Ontario Government (Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development)

Learn how you can create a plan to help protect your workers and others from novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).

Visit Ontario Government’s webpage


Covid-19 Resources

Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA)

The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020.

The Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) frequently publishes up-to-date information about COVID-19, and curates a wide variety of resources for employers and employees.

Visit HRPA webpage