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April 16, 2025 More foreign workers can stay in Manitoba under permit extension April 16, 2025 Pulp friction: B.C.’s top court rules paper mill’s recruitment tactics created costly inducement April 15, 2025 Starbucks tightens dress code to spotlight iconic green apron April 15, 2025 Honda confirms no plans to reduce Canadian auto production amid trade war April 15, 2025 Nova Scotia’s top employers boost workplace benefits to maintain job growth momentum April 15, 2025 Jazz Aviation named one of Nova Scotia’s top employers for 14th consecutive year April 15, 2025 BMO and LINK launch digital group savings platform with ETF access for employees April 15, 2025 Trending Stories Construction company, director fined $117,500 for fatal workplace accident in Aylmer, Ont. Gender pay gap in Canada’s tech sector almost tripled between 2016 and 2021: study Staff strike at B.C.’s Harrison Hot Springs after ‘little progress’ in bargaining Amazon Labor Union members in NYC vote overwhelmingly in favor of an affiliation with the Teamsters Mike Gallagher re-elected to lead 19,000 members at IUOE Local 793 for eighth term Ontario commits $10 million to enhance firefighter training and infrastructure Labour Relations| In Partnership with Queen's IRC April 16, 2025 Home care nurses demand fair pay in Toronto rally April 16, 2025 Despite Honda’s commitment to Canada, Unifor raises alarm bells about... April 15, 2025 Honda confirms no plans to reduce Canadian auto production amid... April 15, 2025 Northern Health contractor should have consulted union: arbitrator Honda shifting some production from Japan to U.S. in latest response to tariffs by The Canadian Press April 16, 2025 B.C. labour board sorts out status of truck dealerships... 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April 10, 2025 Canada imposes 25% counter-tariff on U.S. vehicles amid trade dispute April 9, 2025 B.C. forestry workers brace for impact as U.S. hikes softwood lumber tariffs April 9, 2025 Trending in Labour Staff strike at B.C.’s Harrison Hot Springs after ‘little progress’ in bargaining Amazon Labor Union members in NYC vote overwhelmingly in favor of an affiliation with the Teamsters Mike Gallagher re-elected to lead 19,000 members at IUOE Local 793 for eighth term HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver set to strike on Aug. 26 unless deal is reached Saskatchewan government and SGEU ratify new agreement P.E.I. physicians and health officials reach tentative five-year agreement Air Canada union head says she’ll resign if pilots reject deal Unifor supports new bill on EI reform, but raises concerns over gaps Opinion| See More Pulp friction: B.C.’s top court rules paper mill’s recruitment tactics created costly inducement The new job interview question: Can AI do this instead? 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Here’s what you need to know about the risks and your rights Recruitment & Retention Pulp friction: B.C.’s top court rules paper mill’s recruitment tactics created costly inducement Phelps acquires Gallagher’s Canadian executive search business to expand national footprint Canada’s health workforce has doubled since 1998, easing pressures of aging workers: Report Saskatchewan targets U.S. doctors with new recruitment push CMA urges Ottawa to seize opportunity from U.S. health care exodus Skills decline, resume gaps hinder return to work, survey shows High turnover among deskless workers linked to pay, benefits gaps, study finds CMA urges Ottawa to seize opportunity from U.S. health care exodus Skills decline, resume gaps hinder return to work, survey shows High turnover among deskless workers linked to pay, benefits gaps, study finds Four in 10 workers quit jobs due to distrust in managers: Report Customized assessments help improve hiring decisions, says McLean report Employment Law| In Partnership with HR Law Canada April 11, 2025 Competition Bureau investigates Express Scripts Canada over pharmacy practices April 9, 2025 Facts, not titles, determine manager status, Quebec tribunal rules in... 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March 19, 2025 Employers weigh legal options to reduce headcount as U.S. tariffs threaten Canadian jobs March 12, 2025 Domtar didn’t breach agreement by not scheduling two electricians at idle pulp mill:... March 11, 2025 Trending in Law Northern Health contractor should have consulted union: arbitrator Competition Bureau investigates Express Scripts Canada over pharmacy practices Facts, not titles, determine manager status, Quebec tribunal rules in gift cards case Return-to-office mandate was constructive dismissal for long-term remote worker: Alberta court Like a ’12-gauge shotgun’ blast: Worker claims he lost hearing due to tractor repeatedly backfiring Sentencing expected soon for man accused of beating up co-worker at New Year’s party at employer’s house in Prince George, B.C. Diversity Calgary business leaders recognized for advancing gender diversity in the workplace Gender pay gap stalls in 2025 despite transparency laws: Payscale report March 24, 2025 Nearly half of Canadians with disabilities face communication barriers: Statistics Canada March 24, 2025 Nova Scotia introduces first accessibility standard for outdoor and recreation spaces March 20, 2025 Democratic Gov. Beshear vetoes GOP bill aimed at dismantling DEI efforts in public universities March 20, 2025 Black Canadians see workplace equity gains, but racism persists: survey March 18, 2025 Total Rewards Study reveals fertility struggles impact careers and mental health of women Competition Bureau investigates Express Scripts Canada over pharmacy practices Competition Bureau investigates Express Scripts Canada over pharmacy practices April 11, 2025 Sticking with a retirement investing plan during times of volatility April 8, 2025 Blandford-Blenheim Council approves living wage employer certification April 6, 2025 Trip.com Group expands childcare leave to support working parents April 3, 2025 Employers expand family-friendly benefits beyond parental leave April 2, 2025 Ontario to raise minimum wage to $17.60 this fall April 1, 2025 Mental Health Study reveals fertility struggles impact careers and mental health of women The U.K. has a lot of people out of work because of mental illness... 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March 25, 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador offers $50,000 incentive to recruit clinical psychologists February 21, 2025 Fostering a trauma-informed workplace: Building resilience for crisis readiness February 13, 2025 Moral injuries for front-line workers: Damage to the soul, often overlooked February 12, 2025 Industry News| See More Heidrick & Struggles promotes 17 new partners across global offices, including Luke Weaver in Toronto Pivotal Growth unveils AI-powered leadership platform to fast-track talent decisions BMO and LINK launch digital group savings platform with ETF access for employees Gillette Children’s hospital uses workforce data from UKG to boost staff engagement, patient care Phelps acquires Gallagher’s Canadian executive search business to expand national footprint Deloitte expands AI push with Google Cloud, ServiceNow partnerships HR Path Expands in UK and Ireland with Eaton Square Merger UKG recognized again as top SMB HCM provider by Nucleus Research UKG expands HCM suite to Canadian SMBs with bilingual rollout Ontario firm uses custom tech to supply first responders with safety gear Peoplesource acquires Greenlight Tech Staffing to expand into IT sector VidCruiter earns Workday certification for recruitment software integration Dialogue launches awards to honour employers prioritizing worker well-being Asure Software taps AWS partnership to explore AI-powered HR solutions People on the Move| Submit a Listing Heidrick & Struggles promotes 17 new partners across global offices, including Luke Weaver in Toronto UKG names Jay Dettling as first chief partner officer A2MAC1 names Beatriz Flores chief human resources officer UKG appoints Prakash Kota as chief information officer Caterpillar names Christy Pambianchi as chief human resources officer Village Farms names Yvonne Trupiano as global HR chief to support international expansion Paula Campkin retires from Energy Safety Canada after nearly 30 years in HR and safety Wolseley Canada names Laureen Cushing vice-president of human resources Jody Brennan named executive head of new EI appeals board Nicole Forward named new head of coaching and development at RHR International ManpowerGroup names Trevor Hawkins as Canada country manager F&M Bank names Carly Buchanan as chief people officer Vetting firm Vetty names Jason Putnam as CEO Renault Group appoints Bruno Laforge as chief human resources officer Top Employers Blazesoft climbs to 15th spot on Best Workplaces list Nova Scotia’s top employers boost workplace benefits to maintain job growth momentum Jazz Aviation named one of Nova Scotia’s top employers for 14th consecutive year Compass Group earns spot on Best Workplaces in Canada list for third time Specsavers named top retail employer on 2025 Best Workplaces list goeasy named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for second year in a row Top employers for Canadians over 40 focus on retirement planning, upskilling Employers expand family-friendly benefits beyond parental leave Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers for 2025 prioritize mental health, family-friendly benefits Remote & Hybrid Work Return-to-office mandate was constructive dismissal for long-term remote worker: Alberta court Five years of COVID fallout: Flexible work now ‘non-negotiable’ for two-thirds of Canadians Out of office: COVID normalized remote work, but is it really here to stay? Large number of public servants in biggest departments breaking remote work rules Federal workers in U.S. return to offices amid threat from Elon Musk 10,400 hours of commuting later, I have some thoughts on remote work 9 to 5? More like 7 to 7: Report finds remote workers start earlier, end later Public service productivity study group not looking at remote work, says member Trump has called time on working from home. Here’s why the world shouldn’t mindlessly follow Workplace Safety| View the Special Section Dedicated to OHS April 11, 2025 Tax fraud in residential construction threatens workers and law-abiding employers, union warns April 10, 2025 Chatham, Ont., construction firm fined $85,000 after tree-felling death April 9, 2025 Ottawa flooring company fined $100,000 after worker hurt in fall while removing roof trusses Ontario defers taxes, offers WSIB rebates to shield businesses from U.S. tariffs April 7, 2025 Construction industry to mark Safety Week 2025 with focus on collective responsibility April 7, 2025 Like a ’12-gauge shotgun’ blast: Worker claims he lost hearing due to tractor repeatedly backfiring April 7, 2025 Traffic control worker killed by heavy-duty truck near Drummonville, Que. April 4, 2025 WCB data shows slight increase in injuries in Saskatchewan Rivers school board April 4, 2025 Artificial Intelligence Pivotal Growth unveils AI-powered leadership platform to fast-track talent decisions The new job interview question: Can AI do this instead? Shopify CEO says AI use is now a ‘baseline expectation’ for employees People-first HR strategies face pressure amid AI disruption and return-to-office mandates Deloitte expands AI push with Google Cloud, ServiceNow partnerships AI is automating our jobs – but values need to change if we are to be liberated by it Emoji use, full stops, and AI tools highlight workplace communication divide across generations Telus recognized in OECD report for AI literacy efforts in workforce Asure Software taps AWS partnership to explore AI-powered HR solutions Global HR News Global human capability conference draws 13,000 participants from 120 countries Study: 42% of working caregivers in U.S. face career setbacks amid lack of workplace support Gillette Children’s hospital uses workforce data from UKG to boost staff engagement, patient care Trip.com Group expands childcare leave to support working parents Wage theft is now a criminal offence in NZ – investigating it shouldn’t be left to the police Leak of US military plans on Signal is a classic case of ‘shadow IT’. It shows why security systems need to be easy to use The U.K. has a lot of people out of work because of mental illness – but listening to those affected reveals that’s rarely the whole story High turnover among deskless workers linked to pay, benefits gaps, study finds Weekslong lockups of European tourists at U.S. borders spark fears of traveling to America Corporate Social Responsibility Why global firms are pushed to take sides in wars, and how they can avoid it Hotels launch free training to help staff combat human trafficking Canadian companies are using social media to boost their ESG credibility, but investors aren’t buying it DENSO employees assemble, donate 41 bicycles to families through holiday program NSLC employees volunteer over 1,400 hours, support community initiatives in second quarter Deloitte Canada unveils renewed action plan with 15 new commitments to advance reconciliation CSR impact reaches all-time high among UK businesses, report finds Toronto Pearson airport boosts support for local workforce with $1.75 million ‘Uplift Fund’ Toronto-area food bank, Canadian Tire partner to expand logistics training program with four-week paid internship Immigration WestJet halts bid to hire temporary foreign workers as pilots More foreign workers can stay in Manitoba under permit extension Saskatchewan targets U.S. doctors with new recruitment push CMA urges Ottawa to seize opportunity from U.S. health care exodus Northwest B.C. businesses on brink of collapse as immigration rules devastate foreign worker supply Could this be the way to improve life for migrant farmworkers? WestJet pilots ask judge to nix approval of temporary foreign workers in the cockpit Weekslong lockups of European tourists at U.S. borders spark fears of traveling to America Quebec town says U.S. is limiting Canadian access to border-straddling library Weird Workplace| The Lighter (and Stranger) Side of HR January 15, 2025 U.S. recovers $31 million in Social Security payments to dead people October 31, 2024 Ghosts in the office: 10 real-life horror stories from the workplace October 21, 2024 A decade after the U.S. version ended, Australia remakes The Office. It’s not new, but it’s funny Iqaluit city council turns down art festival’s request to declare a civic holiday June 17, 2024 IKEA hiring people in U.K., Ireland to work in its new virtual store on Roblox June 10, 2024 Gangs, throuples and kangaroo strikes: The 10 wildest HR calls received by Peninsula Group May 20, 2024 In Case You Missed It BMO and LINK launch digital group savings platform with ETF access for employees April 15, 2025 Northern Health contractor should have consulted union: arbitrator April 15, 2025 B.C. labour board sorts out status of truck dealerships post-consolidation April 15, 2025 Carney says General Motors’ Ingersoll EV plant shutdown ‘deeply painful news’ April 15, 2025 Pension plan funded ratios decline amid economic uncertainty and market volatility April 14, 2025 CPHR calls on political parties to commit to HR reforms as Canadians head to the polls April 14, 2025 Part-time and sessional college faculty in Ontario unionize after decades-long battle April 14, 2025 Class of 2025 faces mentorship and onboarding challenges: Robert Half Canada April 14, 2025 Carney warns of signs that global economies are slowing amid Trump’s tariffs April 14, 2025 Workplace rage: How to recognize and respond to uncontrolled anger April 14, 2025 Jean Coutu distribution centre workers ratify five-year contract April 14, 2025 Tax fraud in residential construction threatens workers and law-abiding employers, union warns April 11, 2025 GM temporarily halting CAMI plant on low demand, 500 jobs to be cut April 11, 2025 Prince Edward Island introduces bill to ease labour mobility, trade with provinces April 11, 2025 The new job interview question: Can AI do this instead? 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