Rise People has launched a new group benefits platform, Rise Health, that integrates technology with advisory partnerships to offer streamlined benefits solutions …
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Shorter cover letters may make a stronger impression on hiring managers, according to new data from MyPerfectResume. The organization, which reviewed more …
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By Jordan Omstead One in 10 Canadians live in communities susceptible to workforce disruption from the transition to a greener economy, a new …
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Labour Relations
‘Not asking for a lot’: School support workers off the job in Edmonton, nearby area
By Aaron Sousa Education support workers gathered under pitch-black pre-dawn skies in Edmonton and nearby communities Monday to go on strike in a …
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Employment LawFeatured
Ottawa settles class-action lawsuit by military members who alleged racism in uniform
By Sarah Ritchie in Ottawa The federal government has settled a class-action lawsuit with military members who were subjected to racism during their time …
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Corporate Social ResponsibilityOpinion
Canadian companies are using social media to boost their ESG credibility, but investors aren’t buying it
By Sean Cleary, Queen’s University, Ontario and Dhruv Baswal, Queen’s University, Ontario Tesla founder Elon Musk made his stance on environmental, social …
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Labour RelationsPeople on the Move
Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley joins labour-focused law firm
Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley is returning to her legal roots, joining western Canadian law firm Southern Butler Price. Notley, who was …
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By Rosa Saba Half of Canadians are $200 or less away from being unable to cover their monthly bills and debt payments, according …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Thousands expected to hit Edmonton-area picket lines in school support worker strike
More than 3,000 school support workers are set to walk off the job this morning in Edmonton and some nearby communities over …
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Opinion
Brain monitoring may be the future of work – how it’s used could improve employee performance or worsen discrimination
By Paul Brandt-Rauf, Drexel University Despite all the attention on technologies that reduce the hands-on role of humans at work – such …