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Steelworkers union adds 120 workers at St. Jacobs, Ont., long-term care home
New resource tackles stigma blocking disability employment in Canada
Education, training need rethinking amid changing job market dynamics: BoC

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Mental fatigue, burnout cost 46 working days per employee each year: Manulife

by Todd Humber

Mental fatigue, stress and burnout are costing Canadian employers the equivalent of 46 working days per employee each year, according to a new report from Manulife Canada. The Wellness Report by Manulife Canada found that …

Tenaris to invest $306 million in Sault Ste. Marie steel plant, create 200 jobs

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Benefits Fraud | SPECIAL FOCUS

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

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

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

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Steelworkers union adds 120 workers at St. Jacobs, Ont., long-term care home

by HR News Canada Staff

The United Steelworkers union has organized 120 workers at Heritage House, a long-term care home in St. Jacobs, Ont., the union announced May 26. Workers at the facility …

Nova Scotia minister urges CUPE to vote on long-term care offer
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Thousands of Ontario social service workers walk off job

Toronto community health centre nurses head to conciliation over wages

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Collective Agreements

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California State University to pay $12 million to settle harassment claims

by HR News Canada Staff

United Nations’ top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treaty

by The Associated Press

Pennsylvania can move ahead with broadband expansion after feds back down on wage dispute

by The Associated Press

Employment Law| In Partnership with HR Law Canada

Outed by HR: B.C. worker’s mental disorder claim revived after sexual orientation leaked to manager

by Todd Humber

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

by Todd Humber

SaskPower told to assess privacy of vehicle tracking system

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Opinion

When feedback blows up: How to coach through the pushback

by Bill Howatt

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

The silence after change: What many leaders keep getting wrong

When your workplace doesn’t match your ethical outlook – the problem of ‘moral injury’

Mental Health

Outed by HR: B.C. worker’s mental disorder claim revived after sexual orientation leaked to manager

by Todd Humber

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

When your workplace doesn’t match your ethical outlook – the problem of ‘moral injury’

Younger workers report nearly twice the demand for mental health support: TELUS Health

Workplace Safety| In Partnership with Safety News Canada

PSHSA launches AI division for public sector safety

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N.L. introduces bill to boost retirement benefits for injured workers

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Recruitment & Retention

CFIB report finds hiring disconnect between youth, small businesses

by Todd Humber

Entry-level jobs in Canada becoming harder to access: Survey

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

Artificial Intelligence

Adecco study finds AI ambition outpacing workforce readiness

by Todd Humber

AI accelerates pressure on Canadian municipal workforces: report

VidCruiter launches AI scoring tool for video interviews

OpenSesame opens AI lab in Texas to build workforce tools

Immigration

Trump orders banks to take a closer look at clients’ citizenship in new immigration enforcement move

‘Unwanted wherever you go’: New Canadian asylum law leaves some migrants in limbo

Here’s why Canada needs to ditch age‑based immigration points

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

Diversity

Ontario spending $11 million to train women for in-demand jobs

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

Canadian Labour Congress adopts justice action plan at Winnipeg convention

Florida attorney general issues investigative subpoena to the NFL over the Rooney Rule

Industry News

HR Path acquires TEC360 People, expanding its footprint in Mexico

by HR News Canada Staff

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

by HR News Canada Staff

BambooHR launches on-demand pay tool with Clair

by HR News Canada Staff

People on the Move| Add Your Listing

Aegon names Jennifer Palmieri chief human resources officer

by HR News Canada Staff

Cadieux reappointed to second term as Canada’s chief accessibility officer

by HR News Canada Staff

Susann Mayhead named president and CEO of Mercedes‑Benz Canada

by The Canadian Press

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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