A new survey of more than 2,300 workers suggests that employees who regularly back up their work data tend to be more engaged on the job. The findings are part…
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Corporate CultureFeatured
Workplace friendships spark collaboration but raise conflict concerns, survey finds
Nearly all workers surveyed say they have observed conflicts stemming from workplace friendships, according to a new report released by MyPerfectResume, a career and resume service. At the same time,…
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FeaturedImmigrationWorkforce Statistics
Newcomers see wage gains outpace national average as median entry pay climbs in 2022
New immigrants to Canada saw their median entry wage climb by 6.7 per cent in 2022, even as the country’s overall real median wage dipped by 1.6 per cent, according…
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As the busy holiday season approaches, employers face the annual challenge of balancing business needs with their employees’ vacation requests and religious observances. Our sister publication HR Law Canada had the opportunity…
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Fewer women than men in the United States would choose the same career path if they started over, according to new research from Perceptyx’s Center for Workforce Transformation. The study,…
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Québec’s public services are adopting new measures to protect whistleblowers from reprisals and encourage reporting of wrongdoing, following the enactment of public integrity legislation on November 30, 2024. The new…
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As the year comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the stories that resonated most with human resources professionals and business leaders across Canada. From groundbreaking rulings on…
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FeaturedLabour Shortages
B.C. launches $4.3 million program to address labour shortages in agriculture and food sectors
The British Columbia government has introduced a $4.3-million initiative aimed at tackling labour shortages in the province’s agriculture and food-processing industries, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food announced Friday. The…
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedTraining & Development
Alberta spending $1.5 million to support Indigenous skilled trades training for residential construction
Alberta’s government will invest more than $1.5 million over three years to support an Indigenous-led program that trains students in skilled trades for the province’s residential construction sector. The funding,…
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FeaturedRemote WorkingWorkforce Statistics
Hybrid workers are spending more time away from home: Statistics Canada
The proportion of Canadian hybrid workers spending at least half their work hours at locations other than home rose in the past year, according to Statistics Canada. In November 2024,…