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Mediator finds Amazon caused bargaining impasse at B.C. warehouse, says Unifor

by HR News Canada Staff

An independent mediator has found that Amazon caused the breakdown of first-contract talks at its only unionized warehouse in British Columbia. The mediator sided with Unifor and recommended that the dispute be settled through binding …

B.C. gender pay gap narrows to 14.5 per cent: Government report

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Zoom launches AI tool to turn meeting conversations into completed work

Oakville, Ont., workers at BWXT Precision vote to join United Steelworkers

Canada Post workers set to wrap up voting on new tentative deal

Food Banks Canada says employment insurance doesn’t serve modern workforce

Why corporate leadership in Canada still remains dominated by men

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

Mediator finds Amazon caused bargaining impasse at B.C. warehouse, says Unifor

by HR News Canada Staff

An independent mediator has found that Amazon caused the breakdown of first-contract talks at its only unionized warehouse in British Columbia. The mediator sided with Unifor and recommended …

Canada Post workers vote overwhelmingly to accept new contract
BC Transit workers in Victoria vote 97% in favour of strike

Union opens Saskatoon office after city management professionals merge

Oakville, Ont., workers at BWXT Precision vote to join United Steelworkers

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US says it plans extra tariffs of 10% or more for most trading partners after forced labor probe

by The Associated Press

Rescuers dig for bodies after a massive mining explosives blast in Myanmar kills at least 43

by The Associated Press

Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study finds

by The Associated Press

Employment Law| In Partnership with HR Law Canada

Woman fired by Indiana university over Charlie Kirk post to receive $225,000 legal settlement

by The Associated Press

SaskPower told to assess privacy of vehicle tracking system

by Todd Humber

Boston Pizza manager fined $15,000 for faking records in labour probe

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Opinion

The urgency trap: How blurry priorities are burning out your team

by Bill Howatt

Somebody finally unionized the gig economy, and here’s what it looks like

When feedback blows up: How to coach through the pushback

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

Mental Health

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

by Todd Humber

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

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’

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Deaths reported after tank implodes at Washington pulp and paper mill

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

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Recruitment & Retention

ECO Canada opens applications for 2026-2027 student work placement program

by HR News Canada Staff

VidCruiter launches AI scoring tool for video interviews

Getting flooded by resumés? You’re not alone – applications per hire have tripled since 2021

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

Artificial Intelligence

National artificial intelligence strategy to be released next week, Carney says

by The Canadian Press

Adecco study finds AI ambition outpacing workforce readiness

Accentism for profit? What Telus is getting wrong about accents

PSHSA launches AI division for public sector safety

Immigration

Government poll finds nearly half of Canadians think ‘too many immigrants’ are coming

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

Policy paper urges Canada to train skilled immigrants before arrival

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

Diversity

Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rules

New resource tackles stigma blocking disability employment in Canada

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

Unemployment rate climbs for Canadians with disabilities in 2025: StatsCan

Industry News

UKG hires Oracle executive Rod Johnson as chief revenue officer

by HR News Canada

Drake International marks 75th anniversary with acquisition, $1 million university commitment

by HR News Canada Staff

Zoom launches AI tool to turn meeting conversations into completed work

by HR News Canada Staff

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UKG hires Oracle executive Rod Johnson as chief revenue officer

by HR News Canada

Aegon names Jennifer Palmieri chief human resources officer

by HR News Canada Staff

SHRM Foundation names Gen Z leader Alex Edgar as first Losey fellow

by HR News Canada Staff

Top Employers

Constant Contact earns Great Place To Work certification

DENSO’s Guelph plant named top employer 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

Remote & Hybrid Work

The 2026 FIFA World Cup gives Canada an opportunity to attract digital nomads

Unions call for flexibility as executive federal staff return to the office full-time

Remote working encouraged at leading English cricket club seeking to boost attendances

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

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