An excellent web site source that describes the new work realities for employees is Jobsetc.ca You can go directly to the site and spend some time at WorkSearch or you can click on a specific section below - the new world of work, the new work force, and success in the workplace, and go directly to that particular topic

The New Work Force:

Understanding the changes taking place in the workplace and why they are happening is the first step towards meeting the challenges of the changing workplace. The next step is to take a look at:

The Just in Time Workforce
Occupational Health and Safety
What Types of Skills will be Needed?
The Evolving Workplace

Success in the Workplace:

In today’s world of work, you are responsible for taking charge of your own success. You can get help from others, but you will need to decide how best to focus your energies.
Maximize your chance of work success and personal satisfaction. Spend some time reading the following important topics:

Starting a New Job – Things to consider the first few days in a new job.

Be Proactive –Tools for knowing what’s expected of you and what you can expect.

Develop a Mentor – A list of internet site for finding a mentor.

Plan for Continuing Professional Development – Tips on how to keep learning.

Assess Your Work –Think about your work.

Know When to Move On –Signs that you’re ready for a change.

Balancing Work and Family

Balancing Work and Family - What does it mean? What can be done? Why bother? A key issue affecting today's families, workplaces, and communities.

Alternate Work Arrangements - Home-based work, temporary/contract work, flex-time, "permanent" part-time, job sharing and shorter work weeks.

Legislation Governing the Workplace:

General Information:

For information covering a number of pieces of federal legislation and practices which are necessary in the workplace, you can begin by going to the federal government’s site: Human Resource Office for Employers. This site will allow you to obtain federal information or search by province and territory of information on legislation and other requirements governing the workplace.

For general information on legislation governing the workplace, with a particular focus on Saskatchewan, you can visit the Saskatchewan Labour website. This site has information on such topics as Labour and Employee Relations, Layoffs and Terminations, Occupational Health and Workplace Safety, Pay and Benefits.

Specific Saskatchewan Legislation and Codes:

If you are looking for information on specific pieces of Saskatchewan workplace-related legislation you can search two ways as outlined below – by reading preformatted information or by accessing the actual legislation. Note that the "preformatted information" section is more comprehensive in that it covers more pieces of legislation.

Preformatted Information:

You can click on the sections below and find pre-formatted questions and answers or summaries of key components of legislation and codes in the province. This is a quick and easy way to find information because the information pertains to questions people frequently inquire about.

Actual Legislation:

The second method of finding information is to go directly to the Acts themselves. You can do this for three pieces of legislation.

Relocating:

The Work Destinations site is a very useful site if you are considering moving to another province. The site will be especially useful to individuals in a regulated trade. You can find regulatory and entrance requirement information for trades and professions across Canada.

The "Regulated Occupations Database" portion of the site provides information on viewing specific occupational profiles, including details about eligibility to work, apprenticeship programs, recognition of qualifications obtained in other provinces, territories, or outside of Canada, other requirements, and contact information with regard to certification and assessment.

Relocation issues like buying and selling and renting property, moving (for example, a "before you move" checklist), and information to help you get settled (provincial and territorial educational systems, phone systems, banking, health care and driver’s license and vehicle registration)are also included.

Government Departments

Agencies and Commissions:

You may go directly to the following provincial and federal government departments, agencies and commissions which have mandates associated with issues covered in this section of the web site:

Provincial:

Saskatchewan Labour: The Department of Labour regulates and promotes fairness and equity in Saskatchewan workplaces. In co-operation with working people, unions, and other organizations, the Department: establishes the legislative framework for labour relations; promotes, develops and enforces occupational health and safety and labour standards; assists in preventing and resolving workplace disputes; and advances policies and programs to support labour market adjustment and injured workers.

Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission: The Commission promotes and protects individual dignity and equal rights which is the focus of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code. It’s the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission’s job to discourage and eliminate discrimination. It does that in three ways: investigating complaints of discrimination, promoting and approving equity programs and educating people about human rights law in Saskatchewan.

Status of Women Office: The Status of Women office facilitates government-wide co-ordination of legislation, policies and programs related to the status of women. It acts as a central point of contact and provides policy and research support to the government on women’s issues.

Government Relations: The mandate of this Department is to promote Saskatchewan’s interests through management of the Province’s relations with other governments in Canada and abroad. The Department works in partnership with communities to support local governance, provide financial and technical support and develop legislation, regulations and other policies to meet the changing needs of municipal governments. The Department also co-ordinates and manages matters related to Government House, French-language services, official protocol, provincial honours, and provides a dministrative services to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.

First Nations and Métis Relations: This department works to coordinate existing programs in other departments and provide greater overall direction to the government's approach to issues concerning First Nations and Métis people.

Federal:

Human Resources and Social Development Canada: HRSDC administers programs supporting the income of Canadians and human resources programs linked to the requirements of the national economy and Labour market (Employment Insurance, Human Resources Investment, Income Security Programs for example).

HRSDC's programs and services are delivered through a network of Human Resources Development Canada offices, which are located in hundreds of communities across Canada.

Industry Canada: Industry Canada works with Canadians throughout the economy and in all parts of the country to improve conditions for investment, improve Canada's innovation performance, increase Canada's share of global grade and build a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace.

Program areas include developing industry and technology capability, fostering scientific research, setting telecommunications policy, promoting investment and trade, promoting tourism and small business development, and setting rules and services that support the effective operation of the marketplace.

Canada Industrial Relations Board: The Canada Industrial Relations Board is an autonomous, quasi-judicial tribunal responsible for the interpretation and the administration of Part I (Industrial Relations) and certain provisions of Part H (Occupational Safety and Health) of the Canada Labour Code.
The Canada Industrial Relations Board has jurisdiction in all provinces and territories in relation to federal work, undertakings, or businesses within the legislative authority of the Parliament of Canada. Check this site if your need to know whether you operate or work in a business that falls under federal jurisdiction.

Canadian Human Rights Commission: The Canadian Human Rights Commission works to promote knowledge of human rights in Canada and encourage people to follow principles of equality, provide effective and timely means for resolving individual complaints and help reduce barriers to equality in employment and access to services.

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety: CCOHS promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing information and advice about occupational health and safety.

Status of Women Canada: Status of Women Canada is the federal government agency which promotes gender equality, and the full participation of women in the economic, social, cultural and political life of the country.

SWC focuses its work in three areas: improving women's economic autonomy and well-being, eliminating systemic violence against women and children, and advancing women's human rights.