Calgary-based payroll software company Wagepoint has appointed Ben Richmond as president and chief executive officer, effective August 18, 2025. Richmond will also …
HR News Canada Staff
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FeaturedGlobal HR Practices
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigns following Coldplay concert controversy
Andy Byron, CEO of data software company Astronomer, has resigned from his position following a viral incident at a Coldplay concert that …
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FeaturedGlobal HR PracticesWeird Workplace
Tech firm launches investigation after CEO, CPO caught on jumbotron during Coldplay concert
Astronomer’s board of directors has opened a formal investigation into CEO Andy Byron following a viral video that showed him embracing the …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Newfoundland and Labrador backs AI workplace safety device with $420,000 funding
A St. John’s technology company has received provincial funding to develop a wearable device that uses artificial intelligence to detect multiple hazardous …
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Collective AgreementsFeaturedLabour Relations
Unionized school bus drivers, custodians in New Brunswick to get $5 wage hike over four years
New Brunswick has reached a collective agreement with more than 3,300 school support workers that includes wage increases totaling $5 per hour …
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FeaturedLabour RelationsWorkplace Safety & OHS
Canadian ports see rise in blocked inspections meant to protect maritime workers, says Unifor
Canada’s largest private-sector union is raising concerns about reports of ship captains refusing access to international inspectors at major Canadian ports, citing …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Unifor members ratify three-year deal with VIA Rail covering 2,500 employees
VIA Rail Canada has secured labour peace through 2027 after Unifor members ratified new collective agreements that will give 2,500 employees annual …
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By Craig Lord Unionized Canada Post workers will get a chance to vote directly on the employer’s offers for a new collective agreement …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Mississauga, Ont., manufacturer fined $120,000 after worker dies in lathe accident
A Mississauga manufacturing company has been fined $120,000 after a worker died while operating a lathe machine that had its safety systems …
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Industry NewsTechnology in HR
Bedford County, Va., adopts UKG workforce management system to handle staffing fluctuations
Bedford County, Virginia has implemented UKG Ready software to manage its workforce operations, including payroll processing, compliance reporting, and employee communications across …



