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The evolving role of HR: From business partner to chief disruption officer
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By Jennifer McClure It’s no secret: HR professionals are grappling with unprecedented challenges. Burnout is rampant, and many seasoned experts are leaving the field altogether. …

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Building resilience: How to equip your workforce for crisis and critical incident stress
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Crises are unavoidable in every workplace. The variables are when they will occur, the type, their severity, and the team’s readiness to respond. Crises can …

Business groups say B.C. port stoppage will hurt companies, Canadian economy
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Trucking, construction expect ‘labour crisis’ with new temporary worker rules

LABOUR RELATIONS

Canada Post union presents new offers to management

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says it’s presented another pair of offers to Canada Post as the two sides work to prevent a labour disruption. The union’s …

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Business groups say B.C. port stoppage will hurt companies, Canadian economy

Arbitrator upholds TTC’s drug and alcohol test of bus operator found sleeping on duty

B.C. ports shuttered as lockout takes hold in latest labour dispute

Provincial engineers allege Ontario government is unlawfully locking them out

B.C. port employers to launch lockout at terminals as labour disruption begins

Clear Medical Imaging and Unifor to resume talks as strike enters third week

MENTAL HEALTH

Building resilience: How to equip your workforce for crisis and critical incident stress

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Mac’s Convenience Stores found vicariously liable for agent’s breach of fiduciary duty in class action over foreign worker fees

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Employment LawFeaturedLegislation & Compliance

Ontario passes fifth Working for Workers Act, enhancing protections and opportunities for workers

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Memorial University urged to implement policy restricting use of personal email for official business

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Two companies fined after worker struck, injured by ejection clamp in Saskatchewan

COVID-19 screener awarded benefits for finger injury caused by repetitive use of industrial hand sanitizer pumps
SaskPower fined $840,000 over incident in Weyburn that killed two workers
Nova Scotia lifts stop-work order at Halifax Walmart where teen’s body found in oven
Low number of injuries so far this year according to Sask Rivers report
Body of teen in Halifax Walmart bakery oven was discovered by her mother
Manitoba restores 1:1 apprenticeship ratio in new safety-focused regulations

Manitoba mandates functional bus heaters starting Nov. 1

Police investigating after Walmart worker, 19, found dead at Halifax store

Bakke Contracting fined $125,000 for workplace safety violation in Saskatchewan

Recruitment

Mac’s Convenience Stores found vicariously liable for agent’s breach of fiduciary duty in class action over foreign worker fees

AI’s expanding role in HR raises questions on hiring practices and bias

Do recruiters truly understand the aspirations of the new generation of students?

Chipotle launches AI hiring platform to speed up recruitment

Artificial Intelligence

Chipotle launches AI hiring platform to speed up recruitment

Generative AI can boost innovation – but only when humans are in control

AI boosts worker productivity, saving an average of one hour per day: Adecco survey

When AI plays favourites: How algorithmic bias shapes the hiring process

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Religion in the workplace is tricky – but employers and employees both lose when it becomes a total taboo

American Airlines pledges improved services for passengers with disabilities

Avoiding unconscious bias in recruitment: Strategies for fair hiring practices

Jessica Campbell’s NHL coaching gig marks a pivotal turning point for professional hockey

Global Workplace News

A decade after the U.S. version ended, Australia remakes The Office. It’s not new, but it’s funny

A year on from the Senate inquiry into concussion in Australia, what’s changed and what comes next?

Election officials in U.S. are hard at work to deliver fair, secure and accurate elections – despite a constant flow of attacks

AT&T employees ratify new labour agreements in Southeast and West regions

Industry News

Paycor launches AI assistant to streamline HR tasks

Paycor has introduced Paycor Assistant, an AI-powered HR companion designed to simplify interactions between employees and human resources systems. Aimed at reducing administrative tasks and enhancing productivity, the …

Robert Half mobile app wins multiple gold awards at 2024 w3 competition
Dayforce launches campaign promoting meaningful work with technology solutions

Avetta and Energy Worldnet partnership aims to streamline compliance for oil and gas operators

Perceptyx launches workforce transformation centre to enhance employee experience through data-driven insights

Premier and Lumber team up to tackle workforce management in construction

Nokia and Vale partner on cognitive monitoring for mining operations

Odgers Berndtson unites Canadian, U.S. operations to strengthen leadership services across North America

REMOTE & HYBRID WORK

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As federal workers fight office mandate, study finds remote work has climate benefits

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People on the Move

Candice White named new CEO for Skilled Trades Ontario

Avetta names Brandon Grinwis as new chief financial officer

Veritas Solutions bolsters team with addition of experienced faith-based investigator

WestJet names Jacqui McGillivray as new chief people officer

Awards & Competitions

Robert Half earns recognition from Forbes for advancing women’s workplace success

Sun Life earns top recognition for workplace mental health leadership

Air Canada receives certification for mental health at work initiatives

Robert Half earns spot on Forbes’ 2024 world’s best employers list

Corporate Social Responsibility

Toronto Pearson airport boosts support for local workforce with $1.75 million ‘Uplift Fund’

Robert Half named one of Canada’s best workplaces for giving back

Canada’s foreign worker program ‘breeding ground’ for modern slavery: report

Olympic volunteers motivated by love of sport, meeting new people and Canada

Immigration

Trucking, construction expect ‘labour crisis’ with new temporary worker rules

Canada reduces immigration targets to ease pressure on housing, infrastructure, and unemployment

Ottawa raises wage threshold in temporary foreign worker program

Quebec government tables legislation to limit number of international students

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