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by Todd Humber
Poll suggests politics, geography and trust play roles in vaccine hesitancy
Nearly half of Ontario RPNs eye exit from nursing citing workload, violence concerns
Canadian Labour Congress adopts justice action plan at Winnipeg convention
VidCruiter launches AI scoring tool for video interviews

Top Stories

AI accelerates pressure on Canadian municipal workforces: report

by Todd Humber

More than half of Canadian municipal leaders say change fatigue is hurting employee engagement and slowing results, according to a new report from accounting and consulting firm MNP. The 2026 MNP Municipal Report, released May …

In an era when workers are returning to offices, here’s how Dropbox is making remote jobs work

The Agreement: Labour Law

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Latest News

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

School’s out and the pressure’s on: How to plan for summer childcare costs

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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

Federal and Nova Scotia governments spending $13.8 million to retrain workers hit by tariffs

CLC delegates adopt economic action plan focused on jobs and domestic manufacturing

AI investment outpacing workforce readiness, Randstad Digital report finds

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

Canadian Labour Congress adopts justice action plan at Winnipeg convention

by HR News Canada Staff

Thousands of delegates at the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) convention in Winnipeg adopted an action plan Tuesday aimed at confronting racism, discrimination, gender-based violence, and hate in Canadian …

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

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

CLC delegates adopt economic action plan focused on jobs and domestic manufacturing

Labour Law| Premium Content

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PREMIUM IBEW grievance over Honeywell fleet vehicles dismissed by Ontario board

Collective Agreements

Global HR News| Workplace Coverage from around the world

Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry

by The Associated Press

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

by The Associated Press

Diginex names Archana Kotecha chief impact officer

by HR News Canada Staff

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

VidCruiter launches AI scoring tool for video interviews

by HR News Canada Staff

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

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

B.C. court awards recruiter $4,500 despite no signed contract with law firm

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

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

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

What to know about the fight over whether New York should lose $74M for not revoking immigrant CDLs

Immigration firm fined $20K for falsifying job info on nominee application

Diversity

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

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

Coca-Cola Northeast moves to dismiss EEOC suit over women-only forum event

Simple ways to make meetings work better for employees on the autism spectrum

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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We studied what happened when financially struggling artists received $1,000 a month, no strings attached, for 18 months
Ontario Hospital Association warns nurses’ union challenge could disrupt patient care
Yukon, Ottawa commit $1.5M to retrain tariff-hit workers
RBC commits $8 million to support nonprofit workforce, digital skills
Forests Minister Parmar says B.C. has flagged Middle East as emerging export market
Several federal departments short of space as public servants return to the office
Nova Scotia minister urges CUPE to let long-term care workers vote on offer
Ontario nurses launch Charter challenge to overturn 1965 arbitration law
Substitute teachers want more training, flexibility to boost job satisfaction: U.S. survey
The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe
Young people are facing another tough summer labour market. Here’s how to land a job
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Help wanted: Workforce planning key for northern infrastructure, military projects
Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million
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