Source: www.thestar.com There is widespread agreement that the labour force in Canada is changing, and that the changes will accelerate as baby boomers enter retirement, carbon-emitting industries are replaced by green jobs and we look to a post-COVID economic recovery.

Source: www.newswire.ca DELTA, BC, Feb. 17, 2021 /CNW/ – Employment and Social Development Canada In order to help maintain a robust workforce and better position our country for a strong economic recovery, the Government of Canada is investing in the skilled trades to ensure that Canadians have the training they need to access good, well-paying […]

Source: www.cicnews.com A look at jobs that are expected to be in high demand as Canada slowly begins to recover from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Canada’s economy is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, and restrictions, lockdowns and curfews are expected to be eventually lifted.

Source: www.ctvnews.ca TORONTO — Even before holiday-season restrictions went into effect in some parts of the country, Canadians were reporting their highest-ever levels of depression and anxiety, according to a new poll. On Thursday, charity group Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) released its latest snapshot of Canadian mental health amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: www.cp24.com TORONTO – As Ontario struggles to beat back a dire wave of COVID-19, workplace spread has been singled out by public health experts, mayors and top health officials as a major source of infections. Experts and workers say government measures so far haven’t directly targeted the issue, but fairly simple practices would help […]

Source: www.cbc.ca 1 in 6 business owners are contemplating shutting down, survey suggests More than 200,000 Canadian businesses could close permanently during the COVID-19 crisis, throwing millions of people out of work as the resurgence of the virus worsens across much of the country, according to new research. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business said […]

Source: www.ontario.ca The information contained in this document is intended to communicate a summary of information about measures proposed to come into effect in Ontario or in areas of Ontario between Tuesday January 12, 2021 and Thursday, January 14, 2021. The material is not legal advice and does not purport to be or to provide an interpretation of the […]

Province Issues Stay-at-Home Order and Introduces Enhanced Enforcement Measures to Reduce Mobility

An upcoming nightly curfew in Quebec is hogging the headlines, but some public health experts say it’s another plank of Premier Francois Legault’s new plan that other provinces should pay the most attention to.

Bosses weighing public health guidance, business needs and employee anxiety

Some of Canada’s largest companies are joining together for a pilot project to screen their employees for COVID-19 before they enter the office.

Source: www.narcity.com Applications open next week! COVID-19 hasn’t made finding work easy for many Canadians, and if you struck out this year you might have a better shot in the next. That’s because the Government of Canada has just recently announced that their Canada Summer Jobs 2021 Employer Application is launching very soon. Best of […]

Written by Alexander Lutchin Covid-19 reminds me of an Iceberg – we only see 10 per cent above the water line – 90 per cent of the Iceberg is below the water line in the dark mysterious ocean – that is the dangerous part and the unknown of the true impact of Covid-19 that may […]

Source: news.ontario.ca NEWS RELEASE TORONTO — As COVID-19 cases continue to rise at an alarming rate, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is imposing a Provincewide Shutdown. Additional restrictions will be put into place and reinforce that Ontarians should stay at home as much as […]

Source: www.cp24.com Ontario Premier Doug Ford appeared receptive Thursday to the idea that a widespread lockdown is needed to stop the alarming rise in COVID-19 infection across the province, suggesting the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area could be targeted. Repeating five times in 15 minutes that he would not hesitate to act and that “everything […]

Source: nationalpost.com TORONTO — Ontario is telling its school boards to prepare for the possibility of fully remote learning in the new year, prompting calls for clarity on whether the government plans to shut down in-class learning in January. Education Minister Stephen Lecce told boards in a memo late Wednesday that staff and students should […]

Source: piquenewsmagazine.com The ongoing pandemic has also placed a bigger mental health burden on women and people of colour, according to a recently released study We often hear that COVID-19 doesn’t discriminate and anyone can fall victim to it. But that’s not entirely true – according to Statistics Canada, more women have contracted COVID-19 than men. […]

Source: dailyhive.com Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, nearly half of Canadians are considering leaving their current job. According to the 11th annual Hays Salary Guide, the majority of Canadian employers feel confident about the economy and have a positive employment outlook, but that perspective is not shared by their teams. Reduced social interaction, increased workloads, […]

Source: www.citynews1130.com VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – As we are warned of more cases of COVID-19, small businesses in Canada say a second wave would be devastating. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is urging federal and provincial governments to do everything possible to avoid further shutdowns and ensure strong and immediate economic supports are in […]

Source: www.prpeak.com OTTAWA — Women are more likely than men to face a risk of their jobs being affected by automation, a Statistics Canada study says. “The COVID-19 pandemic may accelerate the implementation of new technology, as firms might look to make the production and delivery of goods and the provision of services more resilient […]

Source: www.ipsos.com Three Quarters (77%) Would Admit To Having A Mental Illness, But Privacy (50%), Fear Of Different Treatment (45%), And Stigma (45%) Continue To Stop Many From Sharing Their Struggles Toronto, ON, September 22, 2020 — As we continue to weather the COVID-19 pandemic, there is increased attention being paid to how the coronavirus […]

Source: cbc.ca How some companies are making work-spaces safer in preparation for more staff returning to the office Countless office towers, offices, boardrooms and cubicles have been sitting empty throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. As people cautiously negotiate heading back to the office over the coming months, they’re likely to see a lot of changes. “The […]

Source: www.collingwoodtoday.ca Catching a glimpse of a co-worker’s baby or pet can help humanize workplaces and make colleagues more understanding and empathetic — one positive byproduct of the pandemic-fuelled remote work phenomenon The COVID-19 lockdown has become synonymous with working from home for many people. While some research has suggested that remote work can be […]

Source: www.bnnbloomberg.ca As many Canadians are settling into their work-from-home lifestyle amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a new survey shows most workers are ready for this temporary change to become a permanent reality. A report by ADP Canada and Maru/Blue found 45 per cent of working Canadians would prefer to work remotely for at least three […]

Source: www.cbc.ca From the commute to chats at the water cooler, there are ways to minimize risk of exposure to COVID-19 COVID-19 put millions of Canadians out of work and sent millions of others home to work from kitchen tables and sofas. Staying healthy as work resumes for some and others leave their homes for […]

Source: www.ohscanada.com Staff should be educated on all elements of COVID-19 plan and receive training where necessary Now that most workplaces have opened and children are set to return to schools across the country this September, some experts are warning of a potential second wave of COVID-19. Businesses have already endured their share of challenges […]

Source: www.bnnbloomberg.ca As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change the nature of the workplace, Canadians now working from home are being forced to consider how never leaving the office could be a detriment to their mental health. The shutdown that has forced many employees to stay put and do their jobs remotely is erasing the divisions […]

Source: www.ctvnews.ca OTTAWA — A months-long COVID-19 lockdown means the majority of Canada’s workforce that has transitioned from an office space to a makeshift remote set-up could be eligible for a work-from-home tax deduction. A tax expert with CIBC told CTVNews.ca that “hundreds of thousands, if not millions” of Canadians will be able to apply […]

Source: www.cbc.ca Economy will suffer if women can’t return to the workforce at pre-COVID levels, say experts Charlotte Schwartz has four children under the age of 10, one with special needs. She also has a full-time career as a legal clerk at a busy family law practice in Toronto, and since the pandemic forced people […]

Source: www.benefitscanada.com The coronavirus pandemic has been disruptive for all and sadly, devastating and difficult for many. In the pandemic’s early days, we saw a great deal of change and upheaval very swiftly — both for organizations and our communities. The way in which we live our lives day to day changed very quickly. And for many […]

Health Canada alerts consumers to dangerous ethanol fire pots through release of safety testimonial video.

Source: www.cbc.ca Researchers suggest working fewer hours could boost productivity It’s only been days since a small Nova Scotia municipality launched a four-day condensed work week pilot project, but according to the chief administrative officer, so far, so good. The nine-month project, developed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, allows the municipality’s core employees […]

Source: filion.on.ca Bottom Line As businesses across Canada prepare to reopen, mental health is an important consideration for employers. When creating reopening plans, employers should maintain open lines of communication with employees to reduce the fear of returning to work, and contemplate whether they have accommodation obligations for employees with mental health disabilities that may […]

Source: whsc.on.ca The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many workplace routines, but never have routine health and safety inspections been more important or required greater diligence. Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act requires employers to take every reasonable precaution to safeguard worker health and safety (s25(2)(h)). Joint health and safety committees (JHSCs) and worker health and safety representatives […]

Source: itworldcanada.com When Mother Nature blanketed the Greater Toronto Area with layers of snow and ice in late 2018, 20,000 TD employees found themselves working from home. The 165-year-old company managed to sustain its operations with a small portion of its workforce working in sweatpants, all without compromising security. With roughly 25 million customers, many […]

Source: thelawyersdaily.ca Plans have emerged for some industries and businesses to return to work, while many others await further information and the “green light” from their provincial governments. While both law and medical data are at the forefront of any decision, each individual business will have its own unique factors to consider, including whether they […]

Source: cbc.ca Adam Savaglio is an employment law expert – here’s what he says about your rights under COVID-19 CBC Hamilton spoke, during a Facebook Live event Wednesday June 3, with employment law expert Adam Savaglio about returning to work or working from home amid COVID-19.

Source: canadianlawyermag.com As Canadian workers begin to return to their workplaces, supervisors and managers of reopening businesses will be personally liable to strict legal requirements and duties which carry charges and fines if violated. “This is not just an exercise in getting people back to work. It’s an exercise in complying with some very strict […]

woodworkingnetwork.com As Canadian provinces lift restrictions meant to slow down the spread of the coronavirus, employers are scrambling to prepare their workplaces for the safe return of their employees. According to the recent “Return to Work Survey” by the Conference Board of Canada (CBC), only 8% of the 279 organizations participating said they are “fully […]

itworldcanada.com Employers are increasingly looking for ways to help employees with the impact of isolation as they continue to work apart. IT teams are playing a bigger role in coming up with solutions. “The dialogue on business continuity dramatically changed in the last few months,” said Wayne Feyer, Principal Corporate Account Manager with Citrix Systems, […]

If you are lucky enough to be hiring new employees during COVID – 19, then use this opportunity to welcome them to your company. I have worked with many organizations that spend so much time and energy to hire an individual and when it comes to their new employee orientation, they fall short.   This is […]

Source: biv.com Youngest workers hit hardest by instability; older employees may postpone retirements The COVID-19 pandemic will have far-reaching effects on how Canadians in different age groups view their careers and work lives. Canada lost three million jobs in March and April because of restrictions aimed at fighting the pandemic, and the weekly work hours […]

Source: https://cornerstone-toronto.com/ ALEXANDER LUTCHIN of CORNERSTONE TORONTO Across the world, we are collectively experiencing one of the most significant changes of our lives. The loss of physical touch, standing close to people without fear, and dinner out with friends. We have lost the option of celebrating milestone – birthdays, weddings, graduations, baby showers, holidays and cancelled vacations, […]

Source: hrreporter.com But more than one-third feeling less productive: survey More than two-thirds of workers in Canada (67.91 per cent) have been asked by their employers to work from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and most of them say that their transition has been seamless. On a scale of one to five – with one […]

Source: www.cbc.ca From pet services to food delivery and even advertising, many companies are forging ahead with launch plans Even with the country in lockdown, a number of Canadian entrepreneurs are plunging ahead with new ventures. Some are focusing their startup on issues related directly to the virus.

Source: business.financialpost.com Here’s everything you need to know about the Canada Emergency Business Account The federal government has rolled out a series of measures to help Canadian businesses and families weather the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s everything you need to know about the Canada Emergency Business Account, or CEBA:

Source: www.cbc.ca Economists had been expecting about half a million jobs to be lost Canada’s economy lost more than one million jobs in March, Statistics Canada said Thursday, pushing the jobless rate up to 7.8 per cent. Economists had been expecting the figure to come in at around 500,000 jobs lost, which already would have […]

Source: www.ctvnews.ca OTTAWA — As another critical week in Canada’s efforts to flatten the COVID-19 curve begins, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the federal government will soon introduce new measures to make emergency benefits accessible for Canadians who don’t currently qualify.

Source: www.theglobeandmail.com Canadian postsecondary students are weeks away from stepping into a job market that is reeling from unprecedented layoffs, raising concern about how those returning to school in the fall will fund their studies and whether graduates will bear long-term scars of unfortunate timing.

Source: ctvnews.ca OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a major increase to the wage subsidy for small- and medium-sized businesses, boosting it to 75 per cent, up from the 10 per cent previously promised. This decision, to help “qualifying businesses” keep employees on staff, is being back-dated to March 15, with more information […]

Source: www.hcamag.com At a time when nearly every growing business is facing a shortage of qualified workers, the HR function has never been more important. In the last decade, the country’s unemployment rate has plummeted from approximately 10% to 3.5%. At the same time, the skills gap has grown, and as a result, business leaders’ […]

Source: www.mondaq.com In recent weeks, we have paid close attention to government and media reports confirming new cases of a novel coronavirus originating from Wuhan, China and spreading to a number of cities and countries worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently declared a global health emergency as the outbreak continues to spread. According […]

Source: www.theglobeandmail.com American psychologist and author Adam Grant has famously described the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, arguably the most commonly used personality assessment, as being somewhere between a horoscope and a heart monitor in terms of accuracy. Unfortunately, many employers misuse personality tests to make significant human-resource decisions, from who to hire to who to promote.

Source: hrreporter.com Mental health, right to disconnect, digital platform workers on agenda Minister of Labour Filomena Tassi was in Windsor, Ont. recently to meet with stakeholders to discuss a number of new labour policy initiatives the federal government is piloting. Meeting with leaders of a local Unifor union, along with the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority and […]

Source: winnipegfreepress.com With Boomers sticking around longer, it’s getting harder to attract and retain Millennials The year 2020 is Manitoba’s 150th birthday which got me thinking about birthdays in general. I was thinking especially about those individuals that are turning the so called “magic” age of 65 but who are still in the workforce. Statistics show […]

Source: hbr.org With critical thinking ranking among the most in-demand skills for job candidates, you would think that educational institutions would prepare candidates well to be exceptional thinkers, and employers would be adept at developing such skills in existing employees. Unfortunately, both are largely untrue.

Source: hrreporter.com ‘Many are feeling rudderless when it comes to managing finances’ People in Canada spend an average of two hours per day worrying about their finances, with 18- to 35-year-olds worrying the most, finds a new survey from Scotiabank. This age group worries about finances 2.4 hours a day, while those 55 and up […]

Source: hrreporter.com 47 per cent say technology has blurred boundary between professional, personal life The advent of technology and the modern work-from-home setup have allowed parents to earn money in their homes, but they also have negative effects on family relations, wellbeing and work-life balance, according to a new report.

Source: hrreporter.com About 3,000 workers lost jobs due to manufacturer shuttering long-running assembly plant A new centre to support auto parts workers affected by the assembly line closure at the General Motors (GM) Oshawa plant with skills retraining and employment services is set to open. In October, Unifor and the Ontario government announced the opening […]

Source: business2community.com Effective leadership skills don’t happen by accident. They’re cultivated through hard work, strategic focus, and consistency. And, no matter how advanced you are in your career, there’s always room to hone your leadership skills, becoming a more effective motivator and change agent.

Source: hrreporter.com ‘Like all workers, we deserve the right to form a union and bargain collectively’ The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Union Canada has applied to the Ontario Labour Relations Board to unionize more than 300 Uber Black limousine and SUV drivers in Toronto. With the application, the drivers could become the first […]

Source: hrreporter.com Greenery ‘can reduce psychological, physiological stress’ A new study has found that the presence of small plants at work can help boost the mental health of employees. “Having opportunities to gaze intentionally at nearby plants on a daily basis in the work environment can reduce the psychological and physiological stress of office workers,” […]

Source: hrreporter.com But says he’s not going to second-guess staff’s decision The CEO of a U.S.-based company that fired a Canadian employee who complained on Twitter about the company’s Christmas gift admitted that his staff may have overreacted — but he stands with their decision, according to the Star Tribune. Dan Florness, CEO of industrial supplies […]

Source: hrreporter.com ‘It’s vitally important that support is available to those who need it’ Nova Scotia is partnering with Morneau Shepell to open a confidential, toll-free helpline for those affected by the pending closure of the Northern Pulp mill in Ambercrombie. “The impact of this situation reaches beyond those directly employed in the forestry sector […]

Source: hrreporter.com ‘Eliminating the mental health stigma is about more than just starting the conversation’ Starbucks is now providing Canadian employees with a free subscription to the meditation app Headspace. The tool offers guided meditations, informative videos, articles and animations on topics such as sleep, focus and anxiety to help users “live a happier, healthier […]

Source: hrreporter.com ‘Rainy-day savings arrangements at the workplace could help attract and retain valuable employees’ Automatically enrolling workers into an employer-sponsored payroll deduction rainy-day or emergency savings account could be a cost-effective means of helping people accumulate liquid savings to meet urgent pre-retirement expenditure needs, according to a new study.

Source: cbc.ca Record low unemployment, innovation, longer careers just some reasons middle-aged workers can find new paths Changing careers at mid-life may be more feasible and desirable than it’s ever been, labour market experts say.

Source: www.orilliamatters.com Over one-third of Canadians have completely switched their career at some point in their life, says a recent survey by Indeed Over one-third of Canadians have completely switched their career at some point in their life. According to a recent survey by job search website Indeed, 38 per cent have made the jump to […]

Source: cbc.ca Better pay is a major motivator, but so is opportunity for growth Nearly nine out of 10 Canadians who have made a career change say they’re happier since switching paths, a new survey has found. Conducted on behalf of job site Indeed Canada, the research polled 1,023 randomly selected full-time workers from a […]

Source: hbr.org Back when our Facebook design team still fit around a conference table, a new designer joining our merry band was a momentous event. Everyone loved sitting down and showing her how we worked —where we kept our design files, what tools to download, which meetings to attend. We were grateful that someone else […]

Source: hbr.org An inflection point is often thought of as the biggest disruption an industry can face. One might occur, for example, when incumbents get rattled by competitors exploiting new technologies. Andy Grove first introduced the term to business strategy as “an event that changes the way we think and act.”

Source: hrreporter.com Project includes technical skills training, job placements in IT, finance   Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com ‘We have to erase the stigma and let people know these are well-paying jobs’   Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com But 88 per cent of workers keen to try new approach   Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Each province and territory has different payroll rules   Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com But 34 per cent have never tried negotiating: survey   Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Summer program also cut company’s electricity, paper costs   Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Follows complaint alleging discrimination around mat leave   Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com ‘Cognitive, non-routine’ workers more productive clustered in same place   Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Raising wages still most common remedy for employers trying to fill openings   Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com 70 per cent likely to leave if Bureau of Labor Statistics moves out of Washington   Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Also launching training programs to help existing employees widen skill sets   Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com ‘They underestimated the impact this would have on the team’   Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Women are banging their heads on the glass ceiling, but many men don’t hear the commotion   Read this article…

Source: cbc.ca Whether you’re a recent college graduate looking to start your career, or a seasoned employee hoping to make a career change, searching for a new job (let alone your dream job) can seem daunting. Truthfully, job hunting can feel like a job in itself.

Source: narcity.com Global staffing firm, Robert Half, has conducted new research into Canadian employees nationwide, and has concluded that approximately 1 in 3 people will look for a new job or a change in career in the next twelve months. Of the people that said they are considering leaving their job, most of them said they’d […]

Source: benefitscanada.com Mental-health benefits offerings are on the rise, with the share of Canadian organizations that provide mental-health coverage nearly doubling over the past five years, according to a new survey by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.

Source: cnbc.com Canadian workplaces are the most welcoming in the world, a new study has claimed. Research firm Kantar says it arrived at that conclusion after it carried out a digital survey of 18,000 people across 14 countries between April and June of this year.

Source: insurance-portal.ca Canadian businesses are taking an active approach to managing the implications of cannabis in the workplace since legalization in the fall of 2018, but more remains to be done, says a new report by the Conference Board of Canada.

Source: theglobeandmail.com Workplace perks like stocked fridges, catered meals, on‑site fitness facilities and laundry services have felt like the key differentiators in attracting top talent to a new company for some time now.

Source: newswire.ca Issue Health Canada is informing consumers of the serious fire and burn risks associated with flame jetting occurrences that may result from the use of certain containers of pourable alcohol-based fuels and certain firepots that use those fuels. These products should not be used in the absence of important safety features, such as those outlined below.

Source: hrreporter.com Growth largely concentrated in health-care sector: StatCan Read article…

Source: hrreporter.com ‘It’s an invaluable and continuous learning opportunity for CEOs, presidents and business leaders’ Read article…

Source: hrreporter.com Increased use of separate promotional budgets to supplement salaries Read article…

Source: hrreporter.com Most employers list stress as top issue impacting productivity: survey Read article…

Source: hrreporter.com What are they looking for? Meaningful work, compensation and perks, manager support: survey Read article..

Source: hrreporter.com Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren claims she was forced out of teaching job Read article…

Source: hrreporter.com States also passing laws limiting policies that might discourage reporting Read article…

Source: hrreporter.com ‘Returning GE to a position of strength has required us to make several difficult decisions’: CHRO Read article…

Source: hrreporter.com Workers reluctant to ask for pay hikes out of fear employer will turn to automation to replace them Read article…

Source: hrreporter.com Companies finding they have little choice but to boost pay Read article…

Source:  hrreporter.com Demise of travel brand has cost 9,000 jobs in U.K. Read article…

Source: carbertwaite.com Ending someone’s employment is a serious moment in their life, and should be addressed thoughtfully and with sensitivity.  Most people assign a large amount of their identity to their job. How you go about dismissing an employee depends on your goals.  Usually, your goal is to maintain a respectful and civil relationship, resolve any […]

Source: www.consulting.ca Deloitte’s ninth annual Human Capital Trends report examined future disruptions in human resources, comparing Canadian respondents’ viewpoints against the global average.  

Source: theglobeandmail.com President and CEO, Toronto Finance International “Upskilling” is a buzzword we are hearing more often these days as organizations grapple with the pace of technological change and the implications that has for their business. Simply put, upskilling is the development of skills an employee will need to perform the same role in the future.

Source: theglobeandmail.com Stephanie Hodnett is Executive director, Executive Programs at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. Leadership development programs have been around long enough that you would expect any inherent paradox to have been resolved by now. Surely we have studied the common traits of effective leaders long enough to establish a set of […]

Source:  fortune.com Healthy work cultures are the products of design, not default—and it all starts with human resources. That was the prevailing message among leading human resources executives on Tuesday participating in the Fortune Leaders Experience Roundtable at the SAP and SuccessFactors’ SuccessConnect conference, held at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Source: hrreporter.com ‘In the last 20 years, the average square feet per employee that’s needed has been shrinking’ By Ian Bickis   Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Cites short-term slowdown in global potash markets   Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Global health benefit costs set to rise 8 per cent   Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com But another third say it depends on the position or department: survey   Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Proposal could have national implications on future of work By Kathleen Ronayne   Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com ‘We’re embracing the digital age’: spokesperson By ​ Lolita C. Baldor   Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com But too much technology may hurt, rather than help: professor By Joyce M. Rosenberg   Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Online shopping company plans to boost workforce by 5 per cent By Joseph Pisani   Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Country’s work culture favours company loyalty, long hours By Yuri Kageyama   Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Furniture business has found stability on a smaller scale By Michael Sasso   Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com More than 40 countries still allow gender discrimination in hiring By Amy Stillman and Jeff Green Read this article…

Psychological safety depends on managerial sensitivity, says expert By Marcel Vander Wier Read more of this article…

Sales of Ford Flex SUV, Lincoln MKT slowing Read more of this article…

‘I was always thinking, ‘This is what I have got to deal with’” By Tara Deschamps Read more about this article…

Similar phrases routinely show up in lawsuits against employers By David Crary And Alexandra Olson Read more of this article…

Tipped workers would receive same base rate for first time By Lisa Mascaro Read more of this article…

‘Cadillac tax’ would have seen employers shift costs to policyholders Read more of this article…

TV ‘should accurately reflect women in society’ By Larry Neumeister Read more of this article…

Unemployment rate unchanged at 3.6 per cent By Lucia Mutikani Read more of this article…

Mental health first aiders trained to spot signs of undue stress By Sinead Cruise Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Says new regulatory body should be self-regulated By Teresa Wright Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com 240,000 individual cases still unresolved Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Two-thirds of those who expect to fully retire targeting age 66 Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Move could result in 1,300 cuts at U.S. warehouses By Jeffrey Dastin Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com 1 in 4 prefer life in rural areas; 12 per cent favour large cities: Survey By Carey L. Biron Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Public sector hired 292,900 for year to February By Wayne Cole Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Labour scarcity allows workers to push for more independence By Stanley White and Kaori Kaneko Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Some companies recruiting neurodiverse employees By Beth Pinsker Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Huset part of wider global firms striving to build more inclusive workforces By Thin Lei Win Read more of this article…    

Source: hrreporter.com Strong April puts concerns about recession to rest By Lucia Mutikani Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Director cites superior cognitive ability of humans By Nandita Bose Read more of this article…  

Source: www.cbc.ca Online videos, therapy benefits, and new apps all being used Online tools for mental health are becoming increasingly mainstream as employers seek more options to support the well-being of their staff. In recent years experts say business leaders have shown an increasing interest in mental health issues and their impact on people and performance. […]

Source: www.cbc.ca A wide range of trends will determine what skills are in demand, report suggests Everyone expects automation and other tech advances to eliminate some jobs and create others. But in a new report, Canadian futurists say there’s a far wider range of trends that could influence the types of skills that are likely to […]

Source: hrreporter.com Employers must prepare for broader trends impacting labour market – including a possible rise in wildfires, floods and mudslides By Marcel Vander Wier Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Changes about fairness, support: Labour minister Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Vacancy rate slips to 25.23 per cent Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Uncertainty in energy sector, weakness in housing-related activity, global trade tensions partly to blame By Andy Blatchford Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com ‘May result in reduced access to medicines for Canadians’: Memo By Andy Blatchford Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com ‘These people are not trained in three or six months and ready to hit the ground running’ By Mia Rabson Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Report expects to measure USMCA’s effects on GDP, job creation By David Lawder and David Shepardson Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Young urban men being hit hardest By Manoj Kumar Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Employment grew by 179,000 in the three months to February By William Schomberg and Andy Bruce Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Screening eliminates too many prospects at time of low unemployment By Jennifer Peltz Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Fuels discussion of work-life balance in tech industry By Josh Horwitz and Brenda Goh Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Abe’s government mulls raising retirement age to 70 or higher By Tetsushi Kajimoto Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Tortuous experience doesn’t bode well for British recruitment By Karen Lema Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Tone contrasts that of predecessor Jeff Sessions By Sarah N. Lynch Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Average hourly earnings increased by four cents By Lucia Mutikani Read more…

Source: getpocket.com Steve Jobs insisted that every item on a meeting agenda have a designated person responsible for that task and any follow-up work that happened. He called that person the DRI—the Directly Responsible Individual. He knew the public accountability would ensure that a project or task would actually get done, and he wanted to set […]

Source: theglobeandmail.com Technology careers have always had an image issue. For decades, the perception has been that software developers and data analysts are math-obsessed males, quietly working out of cubicles, solving problems in isolation and lacking interpersonal skills.

Source: www.youareunltd.com In October 2018, Chris Ryall wrote his first mid-term exam in 35 years. “I’d forgotten what writing a test was like,” says the 56 year old. “In fact, I’ve been astounded by how much the entire college system has changed since I was a post-secondary student in my 20s.”   Read more of this […]

Source: mondaq.com Canada saw significant developments in labour and employment law in 2018. As we embark on a new year, we will undoubtedly see the landscape in this ever-changing area of law continue to evolve. Below we provide an overview of 10 key 2018 developments for your review: Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com But arrangement benefited 28 employees, families with permanent residency: Lawyer By Aly Thomson Read article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Expected to welcome just under 100 newcomers per community   Read article…  

Source: hrreporter.com ‘Excessive sick leaves seem to be more related to motivation than germs’ By Marcel Vander Wier Read article…  

Source: hrreporter.com U.K. report highlights challenges for compensation committees By Sarah Dobson Read article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Changes in Saskatchewan follow Humboldt Bronco bus crash tragedy By Christopher Reynolds Read article…  

Source: hrreporter.com ‘With the rise of trade tension and protectionism, it stands to reason that confidence is waning’ By Silvia Aloisi Read article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Auditor general said requirement contributed to under-reporting By Lee Berthiaume Read article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Thousands of contractors expecting to miss month’s pay By Katharine Jackson Read article…    

Source: hrreporter.com Economic tensions that framed Trump’s election may persist   Read article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Ruling deals setback to older recruits By Jonathan Stempel Read article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Risk of missing out on millennial LGBT+ talent By Hugo Greenhalgh Read article…  

Source: hrreporter.com ‘We need to reorient policies, actions to deliver human-centred agenda’ By Tom Miles Read article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Top court rules religious holiday as discriminatory   Read article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Asian nation a ‘very interesting laboratory’: Economist By Aradhana Aravindan and Fathin Ungku Read article…  

Source: www.benefitscanada.com Many people find it difficult to determine the last time they were energized and fully engaged at work. Increasing workloads and time pressures are adding stress to our working lives and driving us to look for more efficient ways to get the work done. This has translated into a push for more digital solutions. As we […]

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Source: hrreporter.com November jobs revised up to 74,000 from 39,100   Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Kirk Woodman worked for Progress Mineral Mining   Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Government also accepting all recommendations from 2017 reports By Jim Bronskill   Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Four in 10 not sure when they’ll be able to retire   Read this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com But union says many workers barely making living wage By Michael Tutton Read this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Proposed changes would cut bureaucracy, aid flexibility: Lawyers By Marcel Vander Wier Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Draft legislation would override repayment of ‘gross’ totals By Terry Pedwell   Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com ‘Good intentions are simply not enough’   Read this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Companies required to pay laid-off staff a month for every year of service, with no cap By Eliana Raszewski Read this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Lack of clarity thwarting plans ahead of March 29 deadline By Simon Jessop Read this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Recruiting based on practical skill assessments rather than interviews By Umberto Bacchi   Read this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Burden on companies to be reduced: Report   Read this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com ‘We want to encourage talented and highly skilled people to pursue career options in the U.S.’ By Yeganeh Torbati Read this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com 800,000 employees have been ordered to stay home during standoff By Deborah Gembara Read this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Said many workers have no paid vacation days or personal days By Karen Matthews Read this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com ‘Chronic stress can hurt your heart’: Cardiologist By Linda Carroll Read this article…

Source: hrreporter.com New code of conduct in place after complaints of abuse By Anuradha Nagaraj   Read this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Fierce competition for talent turbo-charging recruitment trends in Berlin By Caroline Copley   Read this article…

Source: cpiworld.com As the year ends, many of us head into a period of reflection and planning. “How did 2018 go?  Did I achieve everything I wanted to?  How can I make 2019 my best year yet?” This thinking inevitably leads to developing New Years’ Resolutions. Everyone knows the default goals that are set on […]

Source: www.hrmonline.ca What does it mean to be a mentally healthy workplace? Flexible working hours, on-site support staff or scheduled meditation breaks? The truth is that in order for an organization to count itself as fostering a psychologically safe environment, employers need to start thinking about mental health as a health and safety issue.   Read […]

Source: cpiworld.com Out of work for longer than a year?  If so, you are part of the so called “long-term unemployed” folks.  This is obviously not a fun place to be.  While things seem to be improving on the employment scene, we still have a high percentage of long-term unemployed workers; 20.3% of total unemployed […]

Source: cpiworld.com Simon Parkin, Founder of The Talent Company, A Career Partners International Firm (CPI), has over 20 years of diverse recruitment and talent management experience.  As a CPI Partner, The Talent Company has provided Toronto, Canada with global expertise in talent development and career transition services. 

Source: hrreporter.com Labour market remains stable, wages rising By Pan Pylas Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com All businesses required to prove commitment to fairness By Umberto Bacchi     Read more of this article…

Source: cpiworld.com Leading organizations realize that providing outplacement services shows respect to their former employees, improves retention and engagement with those who remain, and protects their employer brand.  I have yet to meet a decision maker who is not concerned with how business decisions, such as mergers, acquisitions and downsizings, affect their people, making outplacement […]

Source: cpiworld.com With over thirty years of experience, Career Partners International (CPI) has repeatedly demonstrated the value of quality outplacement services.  CPI makes the difficult process of a career transition as smooth as possible for candidates and clients.  Over 80% of participants working with CPI land in equal or better paying positions than they previously […]

Source: theglobeandmail.com With the rapid changes in types and modes of work, learning new skills is critical for everyone, even those already employed, experts say. “It’s really the way of the future for the work force,” says Linda Franklin, president and chief executive officer of the advocacy organization Colleges Ontario.

Source: businessworld.in Leadership development has come to the point of being too individually focused and elitist VUCA World It is beyond doubt and every Leader is thoroughly aware that they live in a VUCA world (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) where things that were once certain, no longer are, and where our healthy way of doing business, […]

Source: hrreporter.com Eliminates requirement to prove diagnosis work-related   Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Ban on symbols would affect public officials in positions of authority By Marcel Vander Wier   Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Take average of 2 mental health days per year: Survey   Read more of this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com More than 500,000 jobs at risk, including truck drivers, subway operators, taxi drivers   Read more of this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Almost half of Polish companies struggling to recruit: Report   Read more of this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Employment and business creations at record levels By Leigh Thomas   Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Current practice shares outcome of internal investigations with suspect, not complainant By Umberto Bacchi/Reuters   Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Incident allegedly stemmed from speaking foreign language   Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Company intends to pay workers’ wages, benefits without interruption By Anne D’Innocenzio Read more of this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Target, Amazon.com and Macy’s leading the way   Read more of this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Country’s pension system unsustainable unless it raises threshold: Experts   Read more of this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com ‘This discussion over harassment and assault has no end in sight’: NY Times By Ellen Wulfhorst   Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com British industry lags behind peers on automation and productivity By David Milliken Read more of this article…

Source: cpiworld.com Not many people know that Steve Jobs was a legendary recruiter. He always believed in quality over quantity. Managing and building a team of “A+” players drove Apple to the pinnacle of the world. Similarly, super companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Facebook managed to build teams which stood the test of time. […]

Source: www.newswire.ca MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 15, 2018 /CNW/ – Career Compass Canada, an HR advisory firm, is reminding employers to update their Employee Handbooks to reflect the new Cannabis Act, legalizing Marijuana, that is enacted into law this coming Wednesday. “Employers need to take action now, if they have not yet done so, to update […]

Source: hrreporter.com Canadians linked to cannabis could face lifetime ban: Lawyers By Marcel Vander Wier Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com ‘It’s a positive indication that people feel free to come forward’: Commodore By Lee Berthiaume Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com Full-time falls by 16,900, part-time rises by 80,200: Statistics Canada By David Ljunggren Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Male physicians, scientists avoiding mentoring female colleagues claiming they fear false accusations of sexual misconduct By Sheryl Ubelacker Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Prescription, non-prescription drugs addiction, substance abuse also in top 5 By Sarah Dobson Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Law prohibiting public sector workers from wearing face coverings already faces legal challenge   Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com Employers ‘looking to drive higher levels of performance’: Expert By Sarah Dobson   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com ‘Bottom line, it’s an absolute job killer’ By Shawn Jeffords   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Other companies are forging ahead, eager to harness artificial intelligence By Jeffrey Dastin Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com U.S. unemployment rate at lowest point since 1969 By Josh Boak Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com Services firms having most trouble finding staff; factory exports growth slows By David Milliken Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Non-farm payrolls increase 134,000 in September By Lucia Mutikani Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com Study says 70 per cent of people experienced sexual harassment at work By Linda Carroll Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com Many deal with uncomfortable situations by cutting off communication By Joyce M. Rosenberg   Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com Workers often find themselves as unwitting first responders: Study By Carolyn Crist Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Company’s current base rate starts at $11: Source By Arjun Panchadar   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com New agreement aims to bringing more jobs to U.S.   Read more…  

Source: canadianmanufacturing.com Job transitions have always been an area of challenge for mid-career workers. A research project highlights the potential inherent in reskilling and hiring this pool of talent In the movie The Intern, a 70-year-old Robert De Niro decides to make a career change and lands an internship at an online fashion startup overflowing with […]

Source: cpiworld.com What functional backgrounds do most Presidents and CEO’s come from? Today many come from the finance area. In the past, they often moved up from sales and marketing, followed closely by operations. No matter which functional area the CEO comes from, he or she had better have a strong understanding of financial issues.

Source: cpiworld.com Managing people can be extremely rewarding, but it’s not without its challenges. It’s important to establish some boundaries regarding the relationships you have with your direct reports. Through our management training and leadership development programs, Career Partners International (CPI) has over thirty years’ experience helping new managers grow, thrive, and increase contributions to […]

Source: hrreporter.com Average relocation expenses were $73,500 last year: Council By Ross Marowits   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Culture of worker safety also emphasized as election nears   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Driven by hiring in finance, construction, manufacturing   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Does music at work make employees more productive?   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Amendments affect benefits coverage, reinstatement of injured workers By Sheila Brawn Read more…    

Source: hrreporter.com But employers struggling when it comes to comp conversations By John Dujay Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Also needs more mechanics, sensor operators and other trained personnel By Lee Berthiaume Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Cross-organizational training, HR also key components of proper strategy By John Dujay Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com ‘Previous use of cannabis, or any substance prohibited by U.S. federal laws, could mean you are denied entry’: Border security By James McCarten   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Vulnerable to economic shocks, technological disruption   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Suit claims company denied requests for accommodation By Daniel Wiessner Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Unemployment benefits hit 49-year low   Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com Base rate was slashed 32 per cent during crisis   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Hurricane forces evacuation in North Carolina, jeopardizing harvesters By Anna Mehler Paperny and Eduardo Munoz Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Amid high unemployment, president touts need for retraining By Luke Baker Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com More than 50 per cent say job has negative impact on mental health By Sonia Elks   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com U.S. owners struggling to find qualified workers: Economist By Joyce M. Rosenberg Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com Americans taking advantage of labour market to find higher-paying work By Christopher Rugaber   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Employees subjected to harassment plan to walk out in 10 cities across U.S. on Sept. 18 By David Crary Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com Immersive technology takes on harassment in the workplace By Umberto Bacchi Read more…

Source: cpiworld.com Among top talent in executive offices, the vast majority of leaders have proven themselves to be intelligent. That’s a given. The difference between success and failure as a leader often comes down to soft skills, those traits that aren’t found on a resume. Based on an anonymous survey, Harvard Business Review notes that […]

Source: hrreporter.com Part-time employment declines by 92,000: Statistics Canada   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com 100 companies ranked globally using 24 metrics   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Many CEOs sleepwalking into crisis’: Expert By Marcel Vander Wier   Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com Employers need to boost communication, enlighten employees: Experts By Sarah Dobson Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com ‘If you think this is temporary, you will take temporary measures — which is the wrong way to approach this issue’ By David Paddon Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com Tens of millions of people estimated to be affected by involuntary work under threat or penalty By David Paddon Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com How should human resources respond to the gig economy? By Marcel Vander Wier   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Employer groups looking for more flexibility to adapt to changing labour market dynamics By Jordan Press   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com ‘Official layoff notices have not been issued yet but we’re waiting to hear what happens next week’: Union By Hina Alam Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Business group wants minimum wage to remain at $14 an hour   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Fob tool will protect workers from harassment, assault by 2020 By Dee-Ann Durbin   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Non-farm payrolls increased by 201,000 in August By Lucia Mutikani   Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com Pilot scheme will run during planned transition period By Kylie MacLellan   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com ‘The economy is in overdrive’: Economist By Lucia Mutikani   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Low unemployment eases ability to find new work By Joyce M. Rosenberg   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com ‘An increase in resources is absolutely going to be paramount’ By Susan Haigh   Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com Activists say agreement won’t stop steady flow of jobs to south By Mark Stevenson   Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com President calls for pay to be based on performance By Darlene Superville Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Trump protectionist trade policy not affecting labour market   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Draft code puts forward ‘clear rules’ focused on sexual harassment   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Uptick in hiring leisure, hospitality, health care, professional services   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Only two approved cannabis-based drugs are sold in Canada   Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com 42 per cent of workers expect medical cannabis coverage   Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com Available over five years for direct investments, tax subsidies, training   Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com Provinces expecting biggest gains include British Columbia, Alberta   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com But careful planning, balanced design, feedback can all help, say experts By Melissa Campeau Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Retirement planning, debt management most popular offerings By Sarah Dobson   Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com Benchmark Benefit Solutions Top Benefits Administrator Award is new for 2018 – get yourself or your team the recognition it deserves   Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com Chief executive suddenly retired last month after political intervention   Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com More than half of want ads for jobs in Ontario By Andy Blatchford   Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com Record 1.2 million jobs remain unfilled in Germany   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Since 1976, companies have legislated to employ specific percentage   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com ‘Positive change more obvious for women’: Study author By Lisa Rapaport   Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com Employers laud shift as good news for companies By Michael Nienaber Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com After huge shipbuilding job losses, auto workers fear they’re next By Hyunjoo Jin and Heekyong Yang   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Half of London’s construction employees not from Britain By William Schomberg   Read more…

Source: hrreporter.com Team sports, social groups have best effect: Study   Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com More U.S. companies rolling out flexible pay option By Sarah Skidmore Sell and Alexandra Olson Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com Low unemployment has shrunk recruit pool, intensified competition By Christopher Rugaber Read more…  

Source: hrreporter.com Allows employers to resolve violations of federal overtime and minimum wage laws without penalties By Brendan Pierson Read more…  

Source: cos-mag.com No one is immune to issues, including those highly engaged with their work By Katy Kamkar The costs associated with mental health disabilities are higher than those of physical related disabilities. The economic burden of mental illness in Canada is estimated to be $51 billion per year and that includes health care costs and […]

Source: cpiworld.com Successful organizations recognize the advantage of ongoing development for leaders and the benefits of providing situational coaching.  Career Partners International (CPI) helps leaders achieve their goals with an emphasis on providing meaningful executive coaching services that meet the unique circumstances and needs of the organization.  CPI Executive Coaching participants report a 95% satisfaction […]

Source: cpiworld.com One of the most important skills a leader contributes to an organization is the ability to communicate.  Every day management communicates up to the C-Suite, externally to clients and prospects, across divisions with their peers, and within their own team.  Effective team communication determines success or failure of a group.  Through our executive […]

Source: hrreporter.com Drop in number of hours funded to meet government’s jobs target By Jordan Press   Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Many Canadians may be paying for double coverage: Experts By Armina Ligaya   Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Loss of 10,500 jobs driven by decline in hiring in finance, real estate   Read more of this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Employer reputation, pay disparity among top concerns: Survey By Melissa Campeau   Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Franchises in U.S. dropped similar language to avoid antitrust lawsuit By Aleksandra Sagan   Read more of this article…  

Source:  hrreporter.com ‘There is a culture of tolerance of disrespectful and harassing behaviour by some individuals’ By Holly McKenzie-Sutter Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Offering flexibility helps with attraction, retention By Melissa Campeau   Read more of this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com But trade tensions casting shadow over economy’s outlook By Lucia Mutikani   Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Says U.S. automotive industry would not benefit from trade protections By David Paddon   Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Expanding labour supply limits wage gains By Wayne Cole   Read more of this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com U.S. president asking companies to sign pledge By ​ Ken Thomas   Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Investigation includes pay disparity By Nick Carey and Munsif Vengattil   Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Update comes into effect in January By Huw Jones Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Move ensures U.S. restaurants avoid litigation By Gene Johnson Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com 137 million at risk of losing jobs in next 20 years: UN By Kieran Guilbert Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Whistleblowers allege she dismissed internal complaints of racial discrimination By Salvador Rodriguez/Reuters Read more of this article…  

Source: cpiworld.com Harvard Business Review recently posted an article “4 Signs an Executive Isn’t Ready for Coaching.”  While not every executive needs a coach, this practice can be transformational and help a leader ascend to a higher level of performance.  With over thirty years of international coaching experience, Career Partners International (CPI) provides trusted advisors to thousands of executives.  […]

Source: hrreporter.com Millennials appreciate opportunity, flexibility of new roles: Experts By Sarah Dobson Read more of this article…  

Source: hrrporter.com Communicating wellness options appreciated by staff: Survey   Read more of this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Delay will allow provinces, territories time to implement regimes By Joan Bryden Read more of this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Increase expected to lift household spending during U.S. tariffs rift By Michael Nienaber Read more of this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Winterkorn was at helm when carmaker cheated on emissions tests   Read more of this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Krzanich entitled to a US$38-million ‘walk-away’ payment By Munsif Vengattil and Stephen Nellis Read more of this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Employers must prepare as populations age rapidly By Mark Miller Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Trump threatens $200 billion in tariffs By Yawen Chen and Se Young Lee Read more of this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Year-long investigation launched by human rights commission By Nicholas Ford Read more of this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Critics say measure will reduce tips, raise prices   Read more of this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Group accused of engaging in or assisting psychological harassment   Read more of this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com ‘Employers have responsibility to be changemakers’: Lobbyist By Meka Beresford   Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Labour crunch intensifying ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics By Malcolm Foster and Kiyoshi Takenaka Read more of this article…  

Source: cpiworld.com Career Partners International (CPI) is pleased to introduce our new employee engagement workshop, PowerMyWork™.  With decades of career management experience, CPI understands the value of an engaged workforce.

Source: moneyinc.com Elaine Varelas, CPI Board Member Being offered a new role that’s a great fit professionally and culturally is an exciting time—unless an unproductive negotiation process taints the entire experience. It’s common to negotiate one or more aspects of a job offer—whether it’s base salary, sign-on bonus, or expected start date—and a successful negotiation can […]

Source: hrreporter.com Almost half of Canadians have experienced issues: Survey  

Source: hrreporter.com ‘Business leaders are feeling an unprecedented level of confidence’  

Source: hrreporter.com Labour minister prepared to study the matter, however  

Source: hrreporter.com Major gains in professional and business services, trade and manufacturing  

Source: hrreporter.com Company culture, pay and benefits further behind as considerations: Survey

Source: hrreporter.com Warning to Connecticut employers on discrimination may help By Jennifer McDermott  

Source: hrreporter.com 78 per cent of companies haven’t bolstered rules in last year By Thomas Wilson  

Source: hrreporter.com Money worries leave many employees distracted at work: Study By Beth Pinsker  

Source: hrreporter.com Suggests job, growth policies struggling to gain traction By Sudip Kar-Gupta  

Source: hrreporter.com Advocacy groups providing legal defence for 10 workers who claim harassment at franchisee-run locations; fast-food chain has zero-tolerance policy By David Crary  

Source: hrreporter.com Decision may have ‘chilling effect’ on mistreatment claims: Expert By Lawrence Hurley  

Problem has grown with the proliferation of smartphones: Prof By Greg Keller

Source: hrreporter.com Aging population, EU worker exodus contributing to issue

Source: hrreporter.com ‘Head tax’ will cost employers US$275 annually per worker By Gregory Scruggs

Source: www.bustle.com Are you happy with your job? You may think your job or career is just fine, but there are many signs you need a career coach. Sometimes, it’s to help you rewrite your resume. Other times, it’s to get more clarity about your long-term career trajectory. Or perhaps you just need someone to […]

Source: www.newswire.ca NEWS PROVIDED BY Mental Health Commission of Canada Apr 12, 2018 Today the MHCC launched a summary report, A Clear Business Case for Hiring Aspiring Workers that suggests opening the doors to aspiring workers living with mental illness is a win-win for employers and employees.

Source: hrreporter.com But one-quarter worried about impact on job prospects: Survey   Read more of this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Ultimate Software, Whirlpool and Stryker also among 150 winners   Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Appears within existing search engine when users type in queries   Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Says those that do offer inadequate measures to help struggling employees By Camille Bains   Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Review of policies followed allegations of sexual misconduct by artistic director in Toronto By Teresa Wright   Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com New regulations represent first update in more than 20 years   Read more of this article…

Source: psychometrics.com Having used a variety of assessment tools, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) is my first choice as a coach. It measures personality preferences and can facilitate increased self-awareness (resulting in empowerment) and enhanced diversity appreciation (resulting in understanding and acceptance of others)—aspects needed in life, at work and as global citizens of the world.

Source: hrreporter.com Claire Foy to take home additional C$352,000: Reports   Read more of this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Companies working on perfecting combination of human, robot: Report By Norihiko Shirouzu, Edward Taylor and Nick Carey Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com ‘We are making less than minimum wage’: Uber driver By Peter Szekely Read more of this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Kingdom to focus on retail sector to reduce current rate of 12.8 per cent By Marwa Rashad and Stephen Kalin Read more of this article…  

Source: hrreporter.com Growing number of socially minded companies providing jobs for people marginalized from traditional workforce By Lee Mannion Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Enforcement of anti-discrimination policy is weak By Christopher Bodeen Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com ‘We have to take a proactive approach if we want to drive change’: Equality charity CEO By Serena Chaudhry Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Collaborative robots, or ‘cobots,’ work alongside humans By Makiko Yamazaki Read more of this article…

Source: hrreporter.com Departures include vice-president of diversity and inclusion Read more of this article…  

Source: www.thestar.com Mental health has a big impact on the workplace. It can affect worker productivity, company profits and ultimately the country’s economy. Yet most employers do not have a mental-health strategy in place. “Every day, Canadians struggle with mental health, whether it’s their own or that of a loved one, friend or colleague,” says Allison […]

Source: coachfederation.org I was mindlessly scrolling through Instagram when all of a sudden, I saw it: one of my favorite former clients (I will call her Katie) and my celebrity coach crush—together. I couldn’t believe my eyes, or the flood of emotions in my heart. Why was Katie there? Why didn’t she tell me she was […]

Source: www.inc.com Very small changes can have a very big effect on your emotional outlook. There’s a lot to be said for being happy. It makes you better at your job, healthier, likelier to have good relationships, and can even extend your life. Plus, if you’ve tried both being happy and unhappy, then you already know being happy is much […]

Source: coachfederation.org Could we learn how to compromise better from machines? Two Brigham Young University (BYU) computer science professors, Jacob Crandall and Michael Goodrich, seem to think so, thanks to a new algorithm they developed with colleagues at MIT and other international universities.

Source: hrreporter.com Awards recognize excellence in healthy, engaged, productive workforces

Source: hrreporter.com Boosts to pay scale during layoff period made headlines last year By Julien Arsenault

Source: hrreporter.com ‘It allows low-income workers to take home more money while they work’ By Kevin Bissett

Source: hrreporter.com Corporation wants to end disparities in all operating markets

Source: hrreporter.com Workers instructed to use client’s full name or ask their preference By Morgan Lowrie

Source: hrreporter.com ‘Economics are prevailing, costs are being covered by increased sales and margins’ By Ross Marowits

Source: hrreporter.com RBC, Hootsuite, Amazon and KPMG also in top five

Source: hrreporter.com Workers have been asked to take longer holidays as sales slow By Hyunjoo Jin

Source: hrreporter.com Base hourly rate could rise to $19 by 2023 By Hilary Russ

Source: hrreporter.com Would end proposal to share tips with ‘back-of-house’ staff By Robert Iafolla

Source: hrreporter.com Slack in labour market weighing on wages growth By Wayne Cole and Swati Pandey

Source: hrreporter.com 2.5 per cent bumps strongest since December 2015

Source: trainingindustry.com At this point, just about everyone knows about the gender gap – the disparity between the number of women in leadership roles and the number of women who should be in leadership roles based on demographics, ability and interest.

Source: hrreporter.com Program will cost $575 million annually: Premier

Source: hrreporter.com Vancouver number five in global rankings

Source: hrreporter.com City had received complaints from 60 employees By Peter Goffin

Source: hrreporter.com Physicians could take home thousands extra per year By Keith Doucette

Source: hrreporter.com Technology could lead to job losses in transportation sectors where 1.1 million people are employed By Dan Healing

Source: hrreporter.com Rejections at 1,561 this year compared to 126 in 2017 By Jordan Press

Source: hrreporter.com Several refer to power imbalance, exacerbated by lack of job security By Joanna Smith

Source: hrreporter.com Worried about negative consequences for their careers By Joanna Smith

Source: hrreporter.com Controversy around Canada Summer Jobs program By Jordan Press

Source: hrreporter.com Means no new federal rules on workplace impairment before pot becomes legal

Source: hrreporter.com ‘If your focus is on putting money in the pockets of low-income households, this is the way to do it’: Economist By Paola Loriggio

Source: hrreporter.com Retail chains face challenges in balance between staffing, technology

Source: hrreporter.com ‘People think we do it just for the subsidies’: CEO By Lee Mannion