Alberta’s government is addressing the ongoing shortage of commercial truck drivers by offering accelerated training programs to qualified Ukrainian evacuees, allowing them …
HR News Canada Staff
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CompensationFeaturedGlobal HR Practices
Starbucks brews up a rich blend: New CEO Niccol to enjoy a grande pay package
In a leadership shift at one of the world’s most recognizable coffee brands, Starbucks has announced the appointment of Brian Niccol as …
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As the final weeks of summer unfold, some Canadian employers might be grappling with a noticeable dip in workplace productivity. The seasonal …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Ontario, Nova Scotia partner to boost mobility for workers in skilled trades
Ontario and Nova Scotia have joined forces in a new initiative aimed at enhancing the mobility of skilled tradespeople between the two …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Construction company fined $55,000 after worker injured while loading steel trusses onto trailer
A St. Thomas, Ont.-based construction company has been fined $55,000 after pleading guilty to safety violations related to a workplace injury that …
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FeaturedTraining & Development
Ottawa spending $500,000 to train HVAC workers on heat pump technology
The federal government is spending more than $500,000 on training programs aimed at addressing the skills gap in heat pump technology within …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Unifor ramps up pressure in dispute over $10 million in unpaid severance with Wescast
Unifor is ramping up its efforts against Wescast Industries and its parent company, China-based Bohong Industries Group, as the auto parts manufacturer …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Hotel Grand Pacific workers in Victoria vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action
Workers at the Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria have delivered a strong mandate for strike action, with 92 per cent of the …
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Power Staffing Solutions, a Toronto-based recruitment agency specializing in healthcare, IT, and professional staffing, has announced the addition of Thushanth Sivaananthan as …
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Skills shortages among SMEs highlight need for targeted solutions: Conference Board
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in some of Canada’s fastest-growing cities are grappling with persistent skills shortages, according to recent research by …