First Reference annual holiday donation, season’s greetings and holiday break

From all of us at First Reference, we wish you and your employees a safe and happy holiday and all the best for the New Year!

This year has been challenging for everyone due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, but we hope you, your families. your employees and their families always stay healthy and safe.

Food insecurity is a bigger issue than ever due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people have found themselves without work or with substantially reduced hours and pay, making it difficult to provide for themselves and their families. As a result, we’ve decided to donate to the PC Children’s Charity this year. In 2019, they granted $16 million to meal programs and nutrition education at schools across Canada. You can learn more about the PC Children’s Charity and their work here.

Please note: Our office will be closed for the holidays starting Thursday, December 24, 2020, at noon and will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2021. We will not be blogging during the holidays. See you online in 2021!

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Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor

Managing Editor at First Reference Inc.

Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B., is a trained lawyer called to the Quebec bar in 1988 and is still a member in good standing. She practiced business, employment and labour law until 1999. For over 20 years, Yosie has been the Managing Editor at First Reference. She manages the PolicyPro Human Resources and Internal Controls editions, The Human Resources Advisor editions, PaySource and the HRinfodesk news service as well as the blogs. Marie-Yosie (a.k.a. Yosie) is a recognized and respected author, with an extensive background in human resources, employment and labour across the country.

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