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by Todd Humber
Labour board designates essential services at B.C. Safety Authority amid labour dispute
From ‘have to’ to ‘want to’: Safety is a culture, not a checklist
Federal government puts $94.5 million into labour market data for key sectors
Is it burnout or a performance issue? How to spot the difference

Accountability and difficult conversations: When behaviour crosses the line, here’s how to act

by Todd Humber

When harmful behaviour appears in a workplace — whether bullying, disrespect or emerging patterns that create risk — managers need to intervene immediately. Carmen Bellows, Director of Mental Health at Sun Life, says early action prevents psychological harm …

The leader we need now: Convergence is the new competitive advantage

Treasury Board not tracking impact of public service job cuts on equity groups

Women workers impacted most by broader return to office push, say experts

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The hidden cost of workplace loneliness — and how leaders can respond

B.C. opens WorkBC job services to military families before residency is established

New Brunswick renames women’s equality office to reflect broader gender mandate

The U.S. lost a surprising 92,000 jobs last month as the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%

Federal government’s Phoenix payroll backlog falls below 100,000 cases for first time

NextStar Energy opens Windsor, Ont., battery plant, creating up to 2,500 jobs

Windsor PSW killing puts Ontario homecare worker safety under scrutiny

Labour Relations| In Partnership with Queen's IRC

Labour board designates essential services at B.C. Safety Authority amid labour dispute

by HR Law Canada

The B.C. Labour Relations Board has issued an essential services designation order covering the British Columbia Safety Authority following an agreement between the employer and its union on …

Administrative staff at Montreal health network seek union certification
Windsor PSW killing puts Ontario homecare worker safety under scrutiny

Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Library could be forced to close Friday due to a labour lockout

Grief, identity, and $200 for working Christmas: Highlights from this week’s collective agreements

B.C. teachers ratify four-year deal with 3% annual wage increases

Air Canada ordered to compensate pilots denied religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine policy

CUPE failed City of Calgary worker it misclassified for 25 years, board finds

Collective Agreements

Employment Law| In Partnership with HR Law Canada

Air Canada ordered to compensate pilots denied religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine policy

by HR Law Canada

Former B.C. school trustee to challenge $750,000 penalty for anti-SOGI campaign

by The Canadian Press

Court certifies migrant farmworker class action over hundreds of millions in EI premiums

by HR Law Canada

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Opinion

From ‘have to’ to ‘want to’: Safety is a culture, not a checklist

by Guest Contributor

As International Women’s Day approaches, why is Mark Carney rejecting gender equity efforts?

When an arbitrator can order a company to rebuild what it tore down

The HR Mandate: How AI is redefining the landscape for young workers

Mental Health

What repeated absences reveal about the health of your workplace

by Todd Humber

Company countersues Ontario government, alleging reputational harm

Stress costs Canadian small business owners 31 days of productivity each year

Mental health days rare despite widespread recognition of workplace stress

Workplace Safety| In Partnership with Safety News Canada

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by Guest Contributor

Saskatchewan library union urges supports following attacks against workers

by The Canadian Press

Rental company charged after fatal 2024 tent collapse at Alberta Buddhist retreat

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Recruitment & Retention

PEI employers can apply for wage subsidies to hire summer students

by HR News Canada Staff

Ontario family health teams urge funding to retain nurses, health professionals

Job hugging: Rising retention rates may be masking a workplace crisis

U.S. court allows class action against Amazon over pre-hire personality test to proceed

Artificial Intelligence

The leader we need now: Convergence is the new competitive advantage

by Guest Contributor

Trump orders all federal agencies to phase out use of Anthropic technology

AI can slowly shift an organization’s core principles. How to spot ‘value drift’ early

Burger King to bring AI-based voice coach to Canada later this year

Global HR News

Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the U.S.

Trump orders all federal agencies to phase out use of Anthropic technology

EEOC warns hundreds of U.S. employers that DEI programs may violate civil rights law

Jim Link, SHRM’s CHRO, receives Murray State distinguished alumni honour

Diversity

Women workers impacted most by broader return to office push, say experts

Many Canadian women seeing limited pathways to promotions, according to study results

As International Women’s Day approaches, why is Mark Carney rejecting gender equity efforts?

How one aviation MRO provider adjusts schedules to support fasting workers during Ramadan

Industry News

AI firm embeds workforce planning agents in ServiceNow platform

by HR News Canada Staff

Wagepoint adds timesheets and mobile app for Canadian small business payroll

by HR News Canada Staff

Workleap launches AI agent to help managers track team performance in Slack

by HR News Canada Staff

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Opensity Solutions names Kathleen Pearson CHRO to lead people strategy

by HR News Canada Staff

Zabeen Hirji named to Order of Ontario for HR and social impact leadership

by HR News Canada Staff

Government appoints six vice-chairpersons to Canada Industrial Relations Board

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Top Employers

NAV CANADA named National Capital Region top employer for second straight year

Air Canada named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for eighth time in 10 years

George Brown Polytechnic earns Canada’s Best Diversity Employer designation for first time

Jazz Aviation marks 15th consecutive year on Canada’s Best Diversity Employers list

Remote & Hybrid Work

Is legal uncertainty softly killing remote‑work innovation?

Liberal MP asks government to reconsider return-to-office policy for public servants

Union threatens legal action as feds increase public servants’ in-office time

Federal union challenges return-to-office mandate, cites contradictions with Carney’s remote work views

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Rental company charged after fatal 2024 tent collapse at Alberta Buddhist retreat
Grief, identity, and $200 for working Christmas: Highlights from this week’s collective agreements
B.C. teachers ratify four-year deal with 3% annual wage increases
NAV CANADA named National Capital Region top employer for second straight year
Federal program puts up to $27 million into ag youth jobs, with priority for workers facing barriers
Air Canada ordered to compensate pilots denied religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine policy
CUPE failed City of Calgary worker it misclassified for 25 years, board finds
B.C. changes employment standards complaint process to speed up wage recovery
PEI employers can apply for wage subsidies to hire summer students
Future Skills Centre invests $5.5 million to expand proven workforce training programs
Many Canadian women seeing limited pathways to promotions, according to study results
Couche-Tard wins Gallup workplace award for fifth straight year
Injunction hearing that could renew Alberta teachers ability to strike underway
As International Women’s Day approaches, why is Mark Carney rejecting gender equity efforts?
When an arbitrator can order a company to rebuild what it tore down
N.L. minimum wage increase ‘far from a living wage,’ says NDP leader
P.E.I. minimum wage rising to $17 per hour on April 1
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