The Toronto-based Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) has announced the appointment of Sachi Kittur as interim People and Culture Advisor. Kittur, who …
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Walmart opens new ‘Home Office’ campus with sustainability and employee input
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWalmart has officially opened its new Home Office campus in Bentonville, Ark., featuring mass timber construction, a focus on green space and …
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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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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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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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‘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 …
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By Sandi Krasowski | The Chronicle-Journal Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce president Charla Robinson says the Ontario government’s next budget must address Ontario’s …
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How workers’ financial crises impact productivity and well-being on the job
by Bill Howattby Bill HowattBenefits Canada recently reported that approximately 56 per cent of Canadian employees say they’re less productive at work due to financial concerns. …
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Ottawa outlines strategy to revamp HR, pay for federal employees in wake of Phoenix debacle
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government says it is moving forward with an integrated plan to manage human resources and pay for public servants, citing …
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Amazon Canada says it will close all seven of its Quebec warehouses and lay off staff over the next two months. The …