Unionized workers at Highline Mushrooms in Abbotsford, B.C., have approved their first collective agreement, securing higher wages, support for permanent residency, and other benefits following what the union calls the…
Sharon Giffen, a seasoned actuary with over three decades of experience, has been named to the board of directors at WorkSafeBC, effective Dec. 31, 2024. Her term will run until…
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has been fined $75,000 after pleading guilty to a workplace safety violation stemming from a 2023 incident in which a worker was seriously injured in Kelvington,…
A new rating from Expert Consumers has placed QuickBooks Payroll at the top of its small-business payroll software rankings, citing features such as automated tax filing, integration with accounting tools,…
Transit workers employed by Transdev in British Columbia’s Cowichan Valley have voted unanimously to strike if contract negotiations fail, according to Unifor. The union, representing 44 operators, cleaners and mechanics,…
IRIS Software Group, a provider of accountancy, HR, payroll, and education management solutions, announced a leadership transition on Dec. 18, with CEO Elona Mortimer-Zhika set to step down in the…
Most Canadian employers plan to issue year-end bonuses in 2024, despite ongoing economic uncertainty, according to new data from staffing firm Robert Half. The survey, which included more than 1,000…
Private equity firms are increasingly using transaction bonuses to attract and retain top-level executives as compensation expectations rise, according to a new report by ON Partners, a retained executive search…
Vimeo has appointed Irene Hendricks as its chief people officer, tasking her with leading the company’s human resources operations and shaping its workplace culture as it continues to expand. Hendricks,…
More than 80% of companies expect to invest in generative artificial intelligence to improve cash flow, even as budgets tighten, according to a new report by Sidetrade and PwC France…
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