British Columbia’s 2026 budget allocates $283 million over three years to expand skilled trades training, aiming to double apprenticeship seats by 2028-29 …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLabour Shortages
Ottawa launches workforce alliances, retention grants to address labour shortages
The federal government is creating six sector-specific workforce alliances and a new retention grant program to help Canadian employers and workers navigate …
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BenefitsOur FavouritesWorkforce Statistics
Benefits communication effectiveness falls short at only 52%: Survey
Organizations deploy multiple communication channels to explain employee benefits, yet barely half of HR professionals rate their efforts as effective, revealing a …
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Inflation is shaking Canadians’ confidence in retirement, with nearly three-quarters saying rising prices have increased their concerns about having enough money saved, …
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FeaturedRecruitment
Skills-first hiring strategies gain traction among employers, new research finds
More than one-third of organizations now regularly use skills-first hiring strategies that prioritize demonstrated abilities over traditional education credentials, according to new …
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FeaturedGlobal HR PracticesHR Associations
Nearly half of employees hide workplace romances from colleagues: SHRM
Nearly half of employees have been involved in a workplace romance, and most keep these relationships secret from their teams, managers and …
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FeaturedGlobal HR PracticesHR AssociationsHR NewsRecruitment
Demand for HR workers drops more than 20% below pre-pandemic levels: SHRM
Job postings for human resources professionals in the United States remain more than 20 per cent below pre-pandemic levels as of December …
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LeadershipMental HealthOur FavouritesWorkforce Statistics
Mental health days rare despite widespread recognition of workplace stress
Canadian organizations overwhelmingly offer employee assistance programs (EAPs) but stop short of providing dedicated mental health days, creating a gap between recognizing …
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Most employees know what it feels like to hold back an idea or concern because they worry how it might land. That …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Unifor selects Domtar as pattern bargaining target for 14,000 forestry workers
Unifor has chosen Domtar as the pattern bargaining target for upcoming contract negotiations affecting 14,000 forestry workers across Eastern Canada. Delegates from …
