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by Todd Humber
Why this Ontario resort is rewriting its entire rule book for LGBTQ2S+ safety
Newfoundland and Labrador launches consultation on foreign worker protections
Union delegates adopt action plan as thousands march in Winnipeg
Poll suggests politics, geography and trust play roles in vaccine hesitancy

Top Stories

Employers may not know how to translate foreign work experience: study

by Local Journalism Initiative

By Shilpashree Jagannathan | New Canadian Media Canada recruits skilled immigrants for their education and experience, but many find those same skills under-valued once they enter the Canadian labour market. A new study co-authored by UBC …

Experts call for ‘Indigenous lens’ on hiring and workplace policies

The Agreement: Labour Law

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Latest News

Nearly half of Ontario RPNs eye exit from nursing citing workload, violence concerns

Canadian Labour Congress adopts justice action plan at Winnipeg convention

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N.L. boosts staff cyber training after PowerSchool data breach

Tundra Technical named largest Canadian-owned staffing firm

Empire Life trains 70 of its leaders in mental health first aid

Jobs policy will increase cost of new Brandon, Man., school by 20%: CARM

B.C. nurses vote for strike, as union boss raises prospect of dispute amid World Cup

Ottawa and Alberta spending $68.5 million to retrain tariff-affected workers

Benefits Fraud | SPECIAL FOCUS

The ripple effect: Benefits fraud impacts premiums, coverage and healthcare 

The anatomy of benefits fraud: Common schemes and how they’re stopped 

Building a fraud-resistant workplace: What employers need to know 

The hidden cost of benefits fraud: How AI and data science are fighting back

Labour Relations| In Partnership with Queen's IRC

Union delegates adopt action plan as thousands march in Winnipeg

by HR News Canada Staff

Thousands of workers marched through Winnipeg on Thursday to demand stronger protections for Canadian jobs, public services and labour rights, as delegates at the Canadian Labour Congress convention …

North America’s largest commuter rail system faces a potential shutdown
Canadian Labour Congress adopts justice action plan at Winnipeg convention

Quebec investigators find Siemens Energy using illegal replacement workers during lockout, says union

Jobs policy will increase cost of new Brandon, Man., school by 20%: CARM

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Collective Agreements

Global HR News| Workplace Coverage from around the world

War worsens Lebanon’s economic crisis with job losses, price gouging and slow business

by The Associated Press

OpenSesame opens AI lab in Texas to build workforce tools

by HR News Canada Staff

US filings for jobless benefits hits 211,000 as the war in Iran drags on, clouding economic forecast

by The Associated Press

Employment Law| In Partnership with HR Law Canada

SaskPower told to assess privacy of vehicle tracking system

by Todd Humber

He wasn’t working out. Then he disclosed an anxiety diagnosis. Then it got complicated

by Todd Humber

Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million

by The Associated Press

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Opinion

That smartphone in your employee’s pocket? Well, it’s also a witness

by Todd Humber

He wasn’t working out. Then he disclosed an anxiety diagnosis. Then it got complicated

So your new ‘co‑worker’ is an AI agent – here’s how to make the best of it

Thinking of joining a co‑working space? Here are four ways to make the most of it

Mental Health

Empire Life trains 70 of its leaders in mental health first aid

by HR News Canada Staff

New data on 2022 China plane crash suggests cockpit struggle and fuel cut

Caregivers face mounting financial strain, stress, and burnout, report finds

Alberta makes 211 the main number for mental health and addiction support

Workplace Safety| In Partnership with Safety News Canada

Ship operator and employee are charged in crash that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore bridge

by The Associated Press

Explosion traps 12 in a Colombian coal mine

by The Associated Press

Canada’s Alert Ready system to be tested in most provinces today

by The Canadian Press

Recruitment & Retention

Experts call for ‘Indigenous lens’ on hiring and workplace policies

by Local Journalism Initiative

Job scams target Gen Z workers as off-platform tactics rise: LinkedIn

Substitute teachers want more training, flexibility to boost job satisfaction: U.S. survey

Help wanted: Workforce planning key for northern infrastructure, military projects

Artificial Intelligence

VidCruiter launches AI scoring tool for video interviews

by HR News Canada Staff

UKG wins multiple awards for frontline workforce AI tools

AI investment outpacing workforce readiness, Randstad Digital report finds

AI cutting entry-level tasks and raising productivity bar, HR leaders say

Immigration

Employers may not know how to translate foreign work experience: study

Diaspora distress: When geopolitical conflict follows immigrant workers into the office

Government says it’s working to track temporary resident exits following AG report

Ottawa to fast-track permanent residence for 33,000 workers in smaller communities

Diversity

Experts call for ‘Indigenous lens’ on hiring and workplace policies

Women of colour fill 30 per cent of most AI-vulnerable jobs: U.S. report

US rights agency sues New York Times for discriminating against white man passed over for promotion

Hiring workers with intellectual disabilities could cut hospitality’s turnover crisis, study finds

Industry News

OpenSesame opens AI lab in Texas to build workforce tools

by HR News Canada Staff

BambooHR launches on-demand pay tool with Clair

by HR News Canada Staff

Tech Mahindra and UKG expand partnership to deploy AI workforce platform

by HR News Canada Staff

People on the Move| Add Your Listing

Diginex names Archana Kotecha chief impact officer

by HR News Canada Staff

Atlas Air names Emma Woodthorpe as chief people officer

by HR News Canada Staff

XBP Global names Acquelia Colaco as chief human resources officer

by HR News Canada Staff

Top Employers

Blazesoft earns Great Place To Work recognition for third straight year

Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers recognized for advanced manufacturing, technology growth

Jazz Aviation named top employer in Atlantic Canada for 15th year in a row

Nova Scotia’s Top Employers for 2026 named by Mediacorp

Remote & Hybrid Work

Several federal departments short of space as public servants return to the office

As the world faces yet another crisis, why are leaders still resisting remote work?

Finnish company draws employees back to office without resorting to mandates, formal policies

One Tech Tip: Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers

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