HR News Canada

by Todd Humber

In The News

Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada? Here’s what you need to know
Ottawa unveils additional $450 million in federal funding to retrain workers during IBEW visit in Mississauga, Ont.
Why the green transition must be just and inclusive for neurodivergent people
B.C. public workers expand pickets again to more liquor, cannabis retail stores

Negotiations at an impasse as second phase of transit strikes in Montreal nears end

by The Canadian Press

The second phase of strikes by Montreal’s public transit maintenance workers is coming to an end, but there is still no deal in sight. The latest strike by about 2,400 workers began Sept. 22 and is scheduled to …

Canada Post tables new offers to striking postal workers

Retailers expect more sales but struggle to fill holiday jobs, UKG survey finds

WorkSafeNB keeps lowest assessment rate, returns $53 million to employers

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Quebec court rejects McGill’s bid to restrict campus protests

Vox Construction director jailed 21 days for contempt after unpaid union award

Early childhood educators in Sydney Mines win 40-hour workweeks in first union contract

As strike looms, Alberta teachers say they’ll return to bargaining once province does

AI not yet disrupting labour market, new Yale research finds

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B.C. public workers expand pickets again to more liquor, cannabis retail stores

by The Canadian Press

Striking public service workers in British Columbia have expanded pickets at provincial liquor and cannabis stores again, adding 20 more locations to the list. The B.C. General Employees’ …

Negotiations at an impasse as second phase of transit strikes in Montreal nears end
Canada Post tables new offers to striking postal workers

Quebec court rejects McGill’s bid to restrict campus protests

Early childhood educators in Sydney Mines win 40-hour workweeks in first union contract

As strike looms, Alberta teachers say they’ll return to bargaining once province does

Former Vancouver police officer awarded $30,000 after years-long grievance process

Unions converge in Vancouver in push for B.C. public service contract

Canada Post CEO says he supports Ottawa’s plan to shore up its shaky finances

Employment Law| In Partnership with HR Law Canada

Vox Construction director jailed 21 days for contempt after unpaid union award

by HR Law Canada

Amazon faces trial in Quebec over warehouse closures

by HR Law Canada

UNB ordered to pay fired volleyball coach more than $50,000 after wrongful dismissal

by HR Law Canada

Opinion

Why the green transition must be just and inclusive for neurodivergent people

by The Conversation

When a partner has a health shock, our study shows what happens to work, chores and fun

Generative AI might end up being worthless — and that could be a good thing

Russia is turning to African women and conscripted North Koreans to tackle its defence worker shortage

Mental Health

Mini-meditations are a way to foster peace of mind at work

by The Associated Press

How workplace bullying can affect your personality

Loneliness crisis at work affecting four in 10 Canadian employees

Nearly half of Canadian women report increased anxiety from economic pressures: GreenShield

Workplace Safety| In Partnership with Safety News Canada

WorkSafeNB keeps lowest assessment rate, returns $53 million to employers

by Safety News Canada

Police force members in New Brunswick file harassment complaints against police chief

by The Canadian Press

Leadership accountability expands under Nova Scotia’s OHS harassment rules

by Guest Contributor

Recruitment & Retention

Retailers expect more sales but struggle to fill holiday jobs, UKG survey finds

by Todd Humber

New $4.4-million program aims to help employers hire youth with disabilities

Navy still struggling to fill recruitment gaps throughout the service: vice-admiral

CRA says it’s hiring more call centre staff, using AI to improve services

Artificial Intelligence

Employers prioritize soft skills as AI reshapes hiring priorities, research finds

by HR News Canada Staff

Generative AI might end up being worthless — and that could be a good thing

Most Canadian small businesses use digital tools but few fully integrate them, report finds

Workers aren’t comfortable with AI calculating wages, handling payroll inquiries: Survey

Global HR News

Lack of jobs data due to government shutdown muddies view of hiring and the US economy

Talent retention tops HR priorities as turnover hits two-thirds of U.S. employers

SHRM warns U.S. government shutdown could furlough 860,000 federal workers daily

When a partner has a health shock, our study shows what happens to work, chores and fun

Diversity

New $4.4-million program aims to help employers hire youth with disabilities

Ontario releases roadmap to close 13% gender pay gap

Ottawa provides $500,000 to reduce trucking industry barriers for women, minorities and more

Complying with Trump administration’s attack on DEI could get employers into legal trouble

Industry News

ADP Canada releases toolkit for small business owners during Small Business Month

by HR News Canada Staff

HR practices in local government linked to resident satisfaction, UKG study finds

by Todd Humber

Paylocity upgrades AI assistant to turn questions into instant actions

by HR News Canada Staff

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Magnet adds Tiffany Callender, Jamie Savage to advisory board

by HR News Canada Staff

Richard Grounds appointed chair of B.C. skilled trades appeals board

by HR News Canada Staff

Alyson Townsend named minister responsible for labour in New Brunswick

by HR News Canada Staff

Top Employers

Peninsula Canada earns Great Place to Work certification with 79% employee approval

Montreal-based Tecsys achieves global workplace certification for second year

Richardson Wealth earns sixth workplace recognition in financial services

Danone Canada earns top workplace gender parity recognition

Remote & Hybrid Work

Remote work could free up Toronto office space for housing conversions

Toronto traffic, transit congestion likely to worsen with in-office mandates: experts

Critics and unions question merits of Ontario’s return-to-office plan

Ford says federal, provincial public servants should work in the office 5 days a week

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Government workers earn 4.8% more than private sector after adjustments: Fraser Institute
Amazon raises hourly wage by 4.3% and adds free Prime for Canadian workers
Former Vancouver police officer awarded $30,000 after years-long grievance process
Unions converge in Vancouver in push for B.C. public service contract
Canada Post CEO says he supports Ottawa’s plan to shore up its shaky finances
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New $4.4-million program aims to help employers hire youth with disabilities
Nova Scotia minimum wage rises to $16.50, second increase this year
Unions to converge in downtown Vancouver in push for B.C. public service contract
UKG launches rebrand with focus on AI-powered workforce management
Climate change driving a workplace health crisis, new Sun Life research shows
Ottawa says it will ‘keep working’ with Ontario paper mill to resume its operations
Smith defends not increasing Alberta’s minimum wage, set to be lowest in Canada
‘Long overdue’: Ontario juror pay increasing to $120 per day from Day 1 of service
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