The union representing school support workers in Edmonton says it has returned to the bargaining table with the city’s public school board. …
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Global HR Practices
Union Pacific delivers 7% more profit as investors get good view of industry with CSX also reporting
By Josh Funk OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific reported 7% more fourth-quarter profit as the railroad prepared to deal with whatever challenges …
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CareerCycles, a Toronto-based career management social enterprise, has introduced a new program aimed at helping professionals evaluate and enhance their career satisfaction. …
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By Maura Forrest in Ottawa The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear a legal challenge of Quebec’s secularism law, known as Bill …
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Level5 Strategy, a Toronto-based management consulting firm, has promoted Jordan Shapiro to managing partner, effective January 1, 2025. Shapiro, who has been …
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People on the Move
YES Employment + Entrepreneurship appoints Marina Boulos-Winton as executive director
YES Employment + Entrepreneurship, a Montréal-based charity supporting job seekers, entrepreneurs, and artists, has announced the permanent appointment of Marina Boulos-Winton as …
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HR Path, a Paris-based human resources consultancy, has acquired Talent at Work GmbH, a German firm specializing in leadership training and coaching. …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedPayroll
Federal government using AI to tackle Phoenix backlog as it tests replacement system
By Catherine Morrison in Ottawa The federal government is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to clear a backlog of Phoenix pay system transactions …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Two Calgary construction firms fined $168,000 each for workplace safety violations
Two Calgary construction companies were fined $168,000 each for violations of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act following a workplace incident …
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FeaturedLeadership
‘Create flexibility’ tops list of ways to motivate workers to be more productive: Poll
It’s not exactly a scientific survey, but a LinkedIn poll from Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., the president and CEO of the U.S.-based …