HELP WANTED: Why lucrative skilled trades are a tough sell to young people
Source: lfpress.com Courtney Axford always loved working with her hands – even taking shop classes in high school – but […]
Make Leader Character Your Competitive Edge
Source: sloanreview.mit.edu Character is about a lot more than ethics — and fostering a culture where it is valued equally […]
Should you change jobs in a recession?
Source: www.theglobeandmail.com There may be no better time for Canadians to switch jobs given record low unemployment and the tight […]
Breaks at work boost job performance and well-being, SFU study finds
Source: cbc.ca ‘It’s very hard to concentrate for a full 5 hours at a time. None of us can do […]
Work and our mental health
Source: thestar.com With our mental health strained and workplace arrangements changing, it’s time for an in-depth look at what’s needed […]
Why your options may be limited if your employer wants you back in the workplace
Source: cbc.ca Workplace experts also encourage both sides to discuss what’s possible as pandemic arrangements shift The pandemic necessity of […]
Executives confident of maintaining culture amid hybrid work
Source: www.hcamag.com Shifting work arrangements challenge employee experience On the onset of hybrid work across the world, an overwhelming number […]
Mental health resources improving employee productivity, retention: survey
Source: www.benefitscanada.com A majority (88 per cent) of human resources professionals believe mental health resources can increase productivity, employee retention […]
Finally heading back to the office? It’s getting more expensive to do that
Source: cbc.ca Organizations are under pressure to boost wages and supports, experts say Ten years ago, Nola Simon caught an […]
Canadian employers increasing salary for current staff to help close wage gaps: survey
Source: www.benefitscanada.com Many Canadian companies are taking measures to increase pay equity among employees, with 69 per cent saying they’ve […]
How to help clients plan for career changes
Source: www.investmentexecutive.com Financial advisors are seeing noticeable changes in clients’ financial and retirement planning priorities when it comes to their […]
The do’s and don’ts of conflict management
Source: www.hcamag.com There are several approaches people should take to try to reach a constructive conversation Dealing with, navigating and […]
Why companies need to invest in workers’ careers — or kiss top talent goodbye
Source: www.thestar.com Employers are struggling to find skilled workers during the pandemic, but they’re missing out on a key recruitment […]
Sabbaticals can help with talent attraction and retention, say experts
Source: www.benefitscanada.com Sally Phuong took a four-week sabbatical from her job as an account executive at Sun Life Financial Inc. […]
Canadians call for career change – here’s why your team is quitting
Source: hcamag.com Over half of Canadians are looking to make a full-blown career change this year – that’s according to […]
Working from home poses risks to both employer and employees
Source: midlandtoday.ca ‘Are we going to see a complete shift to remote working opportunities, or is it going to be […]
Burnout leading Canadians to life-changing decisions of employment, relationships
Source: globalnews.ca Some Canadians say they’ve found two silver linings during a global pandemic that has forced them to wipe […]
Ontario passes new rules aimed at work-life balance for employees
Source: cp24.com The Ontario government has passed new laws it says will help employees disconnect from the office and create […]
Feeling burned out? Four workplace predictions for 2022
Source: www.hcamag.com CEO reveals four HR highlights heading into the New Year The Great Resignation is coming for Canada – […]
Essential soft skills to become a great leader
Source: www.hcamag.com How can leaders develop qualities like compassion and confidence? Soft skills can distinguish between a good and great […]
Right-to-disconnect legislation welcome, but experts say workers won’t benefit equally
Source: cbc.ca Legislation is ‘nice as a public relations move,’ says employment lawyer With many Canadians still working from home […]
Nearly half of disability claims among younger employees related to mental health: RBC report
Source: www.ctvnews.ca A new report from RBC Insurance has found that nearly half of long-term disability claims among younger employees […]
Amidst resignation boom, new Sun Life survey finds employers must step up mental health support
Source: www.newswire.ca One in 10 Canadians say they have left or have considered leaving a job over lack of mental […]
Who actually gets Sept. 30 off this year in Ontario?
Source: toronto.ctvnews.ca With Ontario confirming that Sept. 30 will not be a provincial statutory holiday, many people are wondering if […]
Curbing the Great Resignation: Numbers to Know in Canada’s Tight Labour Market
Source: www.newswire.ca Robert Half Salary Guide Reveals What it Takes to Land and Retain Top Talent TORONTO, Sept. 27, 2021 /CNW/ – […]
One third of employees feel disconnected from their leaders
Source: www.hcamag.com The issue is causing mass resignations One in three employees have reported feeling disconnected from their leadership teams, […]
‘Leadership refocus’ needed to tackle challenges in post-pandemic workforce
Source: www.hcamag.com Intentional connections with employees key to strengthening remote work environments Time and time again, research from the O.C. […]
How today’s workplace leaders can become more inclusive
Source: www.ohscanada.com Inclusion helps create conditions for diversity — the makeup of your team that encourages members to thrive in […]
1 in 4 young adults believe they work harder than previous generations
Source: studyfinds.org Many young adults will tell you they’ve had a much harder time securing steady employment, home ownership, and […]
Lawyers catch the fever as companies crank up COVID-19 office policies and rules
Source: financialpost.com The back-to-office transition is looking like a boom for the legal profession Let’s start this week by digging […]
Feeling anxious? You could have Out of Office panic
Source: www.hcamag.com Almost half of employees suffer the side effects Returning to more work and feeling guilty about taking paid […]
An effective hybrid workforce demands the right leadership skills to support it
Source: www.obj.ca With the need for a distributed workforce waning, Canadian professionals across industries are showing they expect the same […]
With employee wellness top of mind, more companies push fitness programs as the hybrid return to the office begins
Source: digiday.com With the return to the office at hand, more companies are making the wellness of their people a […]
‘The tide is really turning’ on support for COVID-19 vaccine passports, expert says
Source: cbc.ca Ontario will eventually follow Quebec’s lead, Bryan Thomas predicts Ontario Premier Doug Ford has rejected adding vaccination certificates […]
Here’s what Canada’s business leaders think about heading back to the office
Source: cbc.ca No one-size-fits-all approach will work — and companies that aren’t flexible will suffer It’s been more than 500 […]
Canadians unsure about return to workplace plans, mental strain increased
Source: kitchenertoday.com New survey suggests many Canadian workers unsure about return to workplace Canadian workers are unsure about a return […]
Canada looks to women to bolster trades amid post-pandemic labour shortage
Source: ctvnews.ca A shortage of skilled workers is intensifying in Canada, potentially threatening the pace of the economic recovery from […]
StatCan data shows youth unemployment rates have risen during the COVID-19 pandemic
Source: ctvnews.ca New data from Statistics Canada shows that while youth unemployment has risen during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding full-time […]
New Survey: Looking For a Job? Employers Value Soft Skills More than Ever Before
Source: globenewswire.com Dependability and Problem-Solving Skills Sought by Employers As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, soft skills are becoming […]
Workplaces can no longer afford to ignore employee well-being: Jennifer Moss
Source: www.cbc.ca Companies may find transactional-only relationships with employees won’t work The early days of the pandemic caused a major […]
The 50-year-old intern: Mid-life Canadians are not just changing jobs — they’re beginning again
Source: financialpost.com ‘The market expects you to be 25 to 30 years old, it doesn’t expect you to be someone […]
New website aims to help Ontarians by listing businesses that require proof of vaccination
Source: cbc.ca SafeTO-Do has drawn its share of online hate, says Toronto lawyer who created website A new website aims […]
Can a business ban unvaccinated customers? Here’s what we know
Source: globalnews.ca As more Canadians get vaccinated against COVID-19 and society starts its climb back to normal, businesses and institutions […]
46% of Canadian employees are scared of contracting COVID in the office
Source: www.hcamag.com Almost half of Canadians are nervous about contracting COVID-19 on returning to their workplaces. According to emerging research […]
Racism harms workplace relationships in Canada, CEOs expected to take action: Survey
Source: www.ctvnews.ca TORONTO — Racism is harming workplace dynamics in Canada, with nearly 80 per cent of Black Canadians saying […]
Ontario moving to Step 3 of summer COVID-19 reopening plan on July 16
Source: www.cp24.com Ontario will move to the third step of its summer reopening plan on July 16, reopening indoor dining, […]
Vaccinated against COVID-19? What does it mean to me?
Source: www.canada.ca By getting vaccinated, you benefit from the protection you get against COVID-19 and the easing of restrictive measures […]
Four ways to cultivate diverse candidate pools
Source: www.theglobeandmail.com In 1984, Canadian judge Rosalie Abella, later appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada, chaired a commission that […]
Most Canadians want a hybrid workplace model
Source: www.consulting.ca Most Canadians (77%) want to be able to work both remotely and in the office, according to a […]
Canadian workers exhausted but more loyal and have a greater sense of purpose 13 months into the pandemic: KPMG
Source: www.newswire.ca 80 per cent feel they’ve been treated fairly, although heavy workload, isolation and COVID-19 exposure are among biggest […]
Canada’s labour market is coming back to life in a big way
Source: financialpost.com Feb. 2021 saw the economy add 259,200 jobs. Are you ready to get back to work? The pandemic […]
Ontario Strengthens Enforcement of Stay-at-Home Order
Source: news.ontario.ca NEWS RELEASE Implementing Stronger Enforcement, Travel Restrictions, Public Health Measures to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 and Save […]
Ontario Enacts Provincial Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order
Source: news.ontario.ca NEWS RELEASE Additional measures needed to protect health system capacity and save lives during third wave of COVID-19 […]
‘Not a cookie-cutter solution’: Why remote work doesn’t work for everyone
Source: cbc.ca ‘Virtual can work, but it cannot replace the value of in-person interaction,’ says Andrew Au As companies look […]
The Future Of Leadership: Designed To Lead
Source: www.forbes.com I was recently asked by a large government organization to speak to what the leadership will look like […]
From restaurant staff to pilots, pandemic is pushing people in hard-hit professions to retrain for new jobs
Source: cbc.ca An estimated 25% of working Canadians have started over in jobs unrelated to what they did before pandemic […]
February Jobs Report: Employment in Canada increased by 259,000, blowing past expectations
Source: ca.finance.yahoo.com Canada’s job market experienced a rebound in February, as restrictions were eased to varying degrees, adding 259,000 jobs. […]
How to solve the skills gap in Canada
Source: www.thestar.com There is widespread agreement that the labour force in Canada is changing, and that the changes will accelerate […]
Government of Canada invests in training to help Canadians become certified in the skilled trades
Source: www.newswire.ca DELTA, BC, Feb. 17, 2021 /CNW/ – Employment and Social Development Canada In order to help maintain a […]
Canada’s top 10 in-demand jobs for 2021
Source: www.cicnews.com A look at jobs that are expected to be in high demand as Canada slowly begins to recover […]
Canadians reporting more anxiety and depression than ever before, poll finds
Source: www.ctvnews.ca TORONTO — Even before holiday-season restrictions went into effect in some parts of the country, Canadians were reporting […]
Testing, sick leave, enforcement needed to slow workplace spread in Ontario: experts
Source: www.cp24.com TORONTO – As Ontario struggles to beat back a dire wave of COVID-19, workplace spread has been singled […]
COVID-19 could shutter more than 200,000 Canadian businesses forever, CFIB says
Source: www.cbc.ca 1 in 6 business owners are contemplating shutting down, survey suggests More than 200,000 Canadian businesses could close […]
Enhancing public health and workplace safety measures in the provincewide shutdown
Source: www.ontario.ca The information contained in this document is intended to communicate a summary of information about measures proposed to […]
Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives
Province Issues Stay-at-Home Order and Introduces Enhanced Enforcement Measures to Reduce Mobility
Curfews? A ‘Canadian Shield’? Experts on how Canada should address rising COVID-19 case counts
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.
Employers can make you come to the office during the pandemic. But should they?
Bosses weighing public health guidance, business needs and employee anxiety
12 big Canadian companies to start voluntary rapid COVID-19 testing of employees
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.
Canada Says It Has 120,000 Summer Job Opportunities Coming For Young Canadians In 2021
Source: www.narcity.com Applications open next week! COVID-19 hasn’t made finding work easy for many Canadians, and if you struck out […]
The COVID-19 Iceberg
Written by Alexander Lutchin Covid-19 reminds me of an Iceberg – we only see 10 per cent above the water […]
Ontario Announces Provincewide Shutdown to Stop Spread of COVID-19 and Save Lives
Source: news.ontario.ca NEWS RELEASE TORONTO — As COVID-19 cases continue to rise at an alarming rate, the Ontario government, in […]
Ford warms to idea all of GTA may need to be put into strict COVID-19 lockdown
Source: www.cp24.com Ontario Premier Doug Ford appeared receptive Thursday to the idea that a widespread lockdown is needed to stop […]
Ministry tells Ontario school boards to prepare for remote learning in January
Source: nationalpost.com TORONTO — Ontario is telling its school boards to prepare for the possibility of fully remote learning in […]
COVID-19 takes mental health toll on business owners
Source: piquenewsmagazine.com The ongoing pandemic has also placed a bigger mental health burden on women and people of colour, according […]
Almost half of Canadians are considering leaving their job: survey
Source: dailyhive.com Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, nearly half of Canadians are considering leaving their current job. According to the […]
Second wave of COVID-19 would devastate Canada’s small businesses: CFIB
Source: www.citynews1130.com VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – As we are warned of more cases of COVID-19, small businesses in Canada say […]
COVID-19 may accelerate workplace automation that is bigger risk for women: StatCan
Source: www.prpeak.com OTTAWA — Women are more likely than men to face a risk of their jobs being affected by […]
Working Canadians Are More Willing to Admit to Struggling with a Mental Illness in 2020, but Less Likely to Consider Depression a Disability
Source: www.ipsos.com Three Quarters (77%) Would Admit To Having A Mental Illness, But Privacy (50%), Fear Of Different Treatment (45%), […]
Heading back to an office soon? Expect to see a lot of changes
Source: cbc.ca How some companies are making work-spaces safer in preparation for more staff returning to the office Countless office […]
COVID-19: Pandemic could have a lasting, positive impact on workplace culture
Source: www.collingwoodtoday.ca Catching a glimpse of a co-worker’s baby or pet can help humanize workplaces and make colleagues more understanding […]
61% of Canada’s young workforce supports split between office and work-from-home: Study
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 […]
How can I safely return to work during the pandemic?
Source: www.cbc.ca From the commute to chats at the water cooler, there are ways to minimize risk of exposure to […]
Preparing your workplace for a second wave of COVID-19
Source: www.ohscanada.com Staff should be educated on all elements of COVID-19 plan and receive training where necessary Now that most […]
How business leaders can prevent work-from-home burnout during the pandemic
Source: www.bnnbloomberg.ca As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change the nature of the workplace, Canadians now working from home are being […]
Many Canadians may be eligible for work-space-in-the-home tax deduction due to COVID-19: expert
Source: www.ctvnews.ca OTTAWA — A months-long COVID-19 lockdown means the majority of Canada’s workforce that has transitioned from an office […]
Pandemic threatens to wipe out decades of progress for working mothers
Source: www.cbc.ca Economy will suffer if women can’t return to the workforce at pre-COVID levels, say experts Charlotte Schwartz has […]
Five workplace changes that should stay post-coronavirus
Source: www.benefitscanada.com The coronavirus pandemic has been disruptive for all and sadly, devastating and difficult for many. In the pandemic’s […]
Outdoor Fire Pot Dangers – Testimonial
Health Canada alerts consumers to dangerous ethanol fire pots through release of safety testimonial video.
4-day work week with fewer hours, same pay could become a reality in some workplaces post-COVID-19
Source: www.cbc.ca Researchers suggest working fewer hours could boost productivity It’s only been days since a small Nova Scotia municipality […]
Workplace Mental Health in the Age of COVID-19
Source: filion.on.ca Bottom Line As businesses across Canada prepare to reopen, mental health is an important consideration for employers. When […]
WHSC webinar to explore effective COVID-19 workplace inspections
Source: whsc.on.ca The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many workplace routines, but never have routine health and safety inspections been more […]
COVID-19: Lessons learned by enterprises during the remote work era
Source: itworldcanada.com When Mother Nature blanketed the Greater Toronto Area with layers of snow and ice in late 2018, 20,000 […]
Welcome to post COVID-19 brave new world of work
Source: thelawyersdaily.ca Plans have emerged for some industries and businesses to return to work, while many others await further information […]
Your rights at work under COVID-19 — 8 questions for an expert in employment law
Source: cbc.ca Adam Savaglio is an employment law expert – here’s what he says about your rights under COVID-19 CBC […]
Return to work includes strict occupational health and safety requirements with personal liability
Source: canadianlawyermag.com As Canadian workers begin to return to their workplaces, supervisors and managers of reopening businesses will be personally […]
Survey finds most Canadian workplaces still preparing for employees’ return
woodworkingnetwork.com As Canadian provinces lift restrictions meant to slow down the spread of the coronavirus, employers are scrambling to prepare […]
The ‘new normal’ workplace calls for greater focus on employee well-being
itworldcanada.com Employers are increasingly looking for ways to help employees with the impact of isolation as they continue to work […]
Onboarding a New Team Member in Today’s Environment
If you are lucky enough to be hiring new employees during COVID – 19, then use this opportunity to welcome […]
COVID-19 cuts across workplace generational boundaries
Source: biv.com Youngest workers hit hardest by instability; older employees may postpone retirements The COVID-19 pandemic will have far-reaching effects […]
Leadership the Key to Post-COVID Recovery
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 […]
COVID-19: Most workers happy with transition to remote work
Source: hrreporter.com But more than one-third feeling less productive: survey More than two-thirds of workers in Canada (67.91 per cent) […]
‘Are we nuts?’ Meet Canadians who started businesses during the pandemic
Source: www.cbc.ca From pet services to food delivery and even advertising, many companies are forging ahead with launch plans Even […]
How to apply for the government’s $25-billion CEBA business loan program
Source: business.financialpost.com Here’s everything you need to know about the Canada Emergency Business Account The federal government has rolled out […]
Canada lost more than 1 million jobs last month as COVID-19 struck
Source: www.cbc.ca Economists had been expecting about half a million jobs to be lost Canada’s economy lost more than one […]
More aid coming for those who don’t qualify for current COVID-19 benefits: PM
Source: www.ctvnews.ca OTTAWA — As another critical week in Canada’s efforts to flatten the COVID-19 curve begins, Prime Minister Justin […]
For graduating students, high anxiety as COVID-19 decimates job market
Source: www.theglobeandmail.com Canadian postsecondary students are weeks away from stepping into a job market that is reeling from unprecedented layoffs, […]
Trudeau announces major wage subsidy hike for small businesses
Source: ctvnews.ca OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a major increase to the wage subsidy for small- and […]
How better employee monitoring enhances workplace safety
Source: www.hcamag.com At a time when nearly every growing business is facing a shortage of qualified workers, the HR function […]
Coronavirus: A Primer On Best Practices In The Workplace
Source: www.mondaq.com In recent weeks, we have paid close attention to government and media reports confirming new cases of a […]
Personality assessment tests are no substitute for truly getting to know your employees
Source: www.theglobeandmail.com American psychologist and author Adam Grant has famously described the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, arguably the most commonly used […]
Minister of labour discusses 3 policy initiatives
Source: hrreporter.com Mental health, right to disconnect, digital platform workers on agenda Minister of Labour Filomena Tassi was in Windsor, […]
Jobs for all ages
Source: winnipegfreepress.com With Boomers sticking around longer, it’s getting harder to attract and retain Millennials The year 2020 is Manitoba’s 150th […]
A Short Guide to Building Your Team’s Critical Thinking Skills
Source: hbr.org With critical thinking ranking among the most in-demand skills for job candidates, you would think that educational institutions would […]
Canadians worry about finances 2 hours a day: survey
Source: hrreporter.com ‘Many are feeling rudderless when it comes to managing finances’ People in Canada spend an average of two […]
Parents working from home see negative effects on family relations, wellbeing: report
Source: hrreporter.com 47 per cent say technology has blurred boundary between professional, personal life The advent of technology and the […]
Job-placement centre for GM workers set to open in Oshawa, Ont.
Source: hrreporter.com About 3,000 workers lost jobs due to manufacturer shuttering long-running assembly plant A new centre to support auto […]
7 Ways to Develop Effective Leadership Skills
Source: business2community.com Effective leadership skills don’t happen by accident. They’re cultivated through hard work, strategic focus, and consistency. And, no matter […]
Toronto Uber drivers apply to unionize
Source: hrreporter.com ‘Like all workers, we deserve the right to form a union and bargain collectively’ The United Food and […]
Office plants help boost workers’ mental health: study
Source: hrreporter.com Greenery ‘can reduce psychological, physiological stress’ A new study has found that the presence of small plants at […]
CEO of company that fired employee over tweet admits ‘overreaction’
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 […]
Nova Scotia opens helpline for workers affected by mill closure
Source: hrreporter.com ‘It’s vitally important that support is available to those who need it’ Nova Scotia is partnering with Morneau […]
Starbucks provides mental health app to employees
Source: hrreporter.com ‘Eliminating the mental health stigma is about more than just starting the conversation’ Starbucks is now providing Canadian […]
Researchers tout auto-enrolment to employer-sponsored emergency savings
Source: hrreporter.com ‘Rainy-day savings arrangements at the workplace could help attract and retain valuable employees’ Automatically enrolling workers into an […]
Why mid-life could be the best time to change careers
Source: cbc.ca Record low unemployment, innovation, longer careers just some reasons middle-aged workers can find new paths Changing careers at […]
CANADA: Thinking of switching careers? You’re not alone says recent survey
Source: www.orilliamatters.com Over one-third of Canadians have completely switched their career at some point in their life, says a recent survey […]
Most Canadians who switch careers are happier for it, survey finds
Source: cbc.ca Better pay is a major motivator, but so is opportunity for growth Nearly nine out of 10 Canadians […]
As Your Team Gets Bigger, Your Leadership Style Has to Adapt
Source: hbr.org Back when our Facebook design team still fit around a conference table, a new designer joining our merry […]
3 Ways Executives Can Manage Challenging Moments in Their Careers
Source: hbr.org An inflection point is often thought of as the biggest disruption an industry can face. One might occur, for […]
Ontario funds pilot project to help veterans transition to civilian life
Source: hrreporter.com Project includes technical skills training, job placements in IT, finance Read this article…
Ontario to spend additional $2.5 million for skills training
Source: hrreporter.com ‘We have to erase the stigma and let people know these are well-paying jobs’ Read this article…
Canada years away from 4-day workweek: survey
Source: hrreporter.com But 88 per cent of workers keen to try new approach Read this article…
Who is given holiday pay on Remembrance Day?
Source: hrreporter.com Each province and territory has different payroll rules Read this article…
One-third of workers lose interest in job offer if employer won’t negotiate beyond salary
Source: hrreporter.com But 34 per cent have never tried negotiating: survey Read this article…
Microsoft Japan says 4-day work week boosted productivity 40 per cent
Source: hrreporter.com Summer program also cut company’s electricity, paper costs Read this article…
WeWork chair says diversity coming to all-male board
Source: hrreporter.com Follows complaint alleging discrimination around mat leave Read this article…
Big cities lure smart people – don’t fight it: U.S. economists
Source: hrreporter.com ‘Cognitive, non-routine’ workers more productive clustered in same place Read this article…
U.S. companies report greater tariff strains, hiring challenges
Source: hrreporter.com Raising wages still most common remedy for employers trying to fill openings Read this article…
Trump move could spark another exodus of U.S. jobs researchers
Source: hrreporter.com 70 per cent likely to leave if Bureau of Labor Statistics moves out of Washington Read this […]
U.S. bank to cut thousands of branch workers in digital push
Source: hrreporter.com Also launching training programs to help existing employees widen skill sets Read this article…
What happens to a startup with a #MeToo scandal and no HR
Source: hrreporter.com ‘They underestimated the impact this would have on the team’ Read this article…
Where women see bias, men see ‘pipeline problem’
Source: hrreporter.com Women are banging their heads on the glass ceiling, but many men don’t hear the commotion Read […]
Job hunting advice: Tips for how to be effective today
Source: cbc.ca Whether you’re a recent college graduate looking to start your career, or a seasoned employee hoping to make a […]
1 In 3 Canadians Want To Quit Their Job In The Next Year
Source: narcity.com Global staffing firm, Robert Half, has conducted new research into Canadian employees nationwide, and has concluded that approximately 1 […]
Mental-health benefits on the rise in Canadian workplaces: survey
Source: benefitscanada.com Mental-health benefits offerings are on the rise, with the share of Canadian organizations that provide mental-health coverage nearly doubling […]
Canada provides the most welcoming workplaces in the world, research claims
Source: cnbc.com Canadian workplaces are the most welcoming in the world, a new study has claimed. Research firm Kantar says it […]
More cannabis education required to address workplace concerns
Source: insurance-portal.ca Canadian businesses are taking an active approach to managing the implications of cannabis in the workplace since legalization in […]
Ensuring an employee’s experience at your company is positive, from the first week onward
Source: theglobeandmail.com Workplace perks like stocked fridges, catered meals, on‑site fitness facilities and laundry services have felt like the key differentiators […]
Consumer Product Update – Health Canada warns Canadians of health and safety risks of certain containers of pourable alcohol-based fuels and certain firepots that use pourable fuels
Source: newswire.ca Issue Health Canada is informing consumers of the serious fire and burn risks associated with flame jetting occurrences that may result […]
Unemployment rate down after country adds 54,000 jobs in September
Source: hrreporter.com Growth largely concentrated in health-care sector: StatCan Read article…
‘Girl Ambassadors’ shadow leaders at Scotiabank
Source: hrreporter.com ‘It’s an invaluable and continuous learning opportunity for CEOs, presidents and business leaders’ Read article…
Employers to hold the line on pay raises in 2020: survey
Source: hrreporter.com Increased use of separate promotional budgets to supplement salaries Read article…
Mental health coverage for workers nearly doubles in 5 years
Source: hrreporter.com Most employers list stress as top issue impacting productivity: survey Read article…
One-fifth of workforce looking for new job
Source: hrreporter.com What are they looking for? Meaningful work, compensation and perks, manager support: survey Read article..
Pregnancy discrimination continues, 41 years after U.S. ban
Source: hrreporter.com Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren claims she was forced out of teaching job Read article…
Sexual harassment training now required for 20 per cent of U.S. workers
Source: hrreporter.com States also passing laws limiting policies that might discourage reporting Read article…
GE freezes pension benefits to cut deficit by US$8 billion
Source: hrreporter.com ‘Returning GE to a position of strength has required us to make several difficult decisions’: CHRO Read article…
Robots hurting U.S. workers’ wages: U.S. study
Source: hrreporter.com Workers reluctant to ask for pay hikes out of fear employer will turn to automation to replace them […]
Job-seekers get multiple offers in America’s tight labour market
Source: hrreporter.com Companies finding they have little choice but to boost pay Read article…
Thomas Cook managers face U.K. investigation over collapse
Source: hrreporter.com Demise of travel brand has cost 9,000 jobs in U.K. Read article…
Is there a Script for Terminating Employees?
Source: carbertwaite.com Ending someone’s employment is a serious moment in their life, and should be addressed thoughtfully and with sensitivity. Most […]
Employee experience and learning emerge as key HR trends
Source: www.consulting.ca Deloitte’s ninth annual Human Capital Trends report examined future disruptions in human resources, comparing Canadian respondents’ viewpoints against […]
‘Upskilling’: How employees and businesses can seize the day
Source: theglobeandmail.com President and CEO, Toronto Finance International “Upskilling” is a buzzword we are hearing more often these days as organizations […]
The paradox of leadership development programs
Source: theglobeandmail.com Stephanie Hodnett is Executive director, Executive Programs at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. Leadership development programs […]
HR Execs Agree: Successful Human Resources Requires a Human Touch
Source: fortune.com Healthy work cultures are the products of design, not default—and it all starts with human resources. That was the […]
Rapid rise of co-working providing needed space as big cities feel crunch
Source: hrreporter.com ‘In the last 20 years, the average square feet per employee that’s needed has been shrinking’ By Ian […]
700 workers to be temporarily laid off at Saskatchewan mines
Source: hrreporter.com Cites short-term slowdown in global potash markets Read this article…
Employer medical benefit costs to grow 6 per cent in 2020: survey
Source: hrreporter.com Global health benefit costs set to rise 8 per cent Read this article…
One-third of managers prefer candidates wear suits in interviews
Source: hrreporter.com But another third say it depends on the position or department: survey Read this article…
California adds wage, benefit protections for gig workers
Source: hrreporter.com Proposal could have national implications on future of work By Kathleen Ronayne Read this article…
U.S. Army revamps recruiting, hits enlistment goal
Source: hrreporter.com ‘We’re embracing the digital age’: spokesperson By Lolita C. Baldor Read this article…
Tech, freelancers help businesses work with fewer staffers
Source: hrreporter.com But too much technology may hurt, rather than help: professor By Joyce M. Rosenberg Read this article…
Looking to hire 30,000, Amazon plans nationwide job fairs in U.S.
Source: hrreporter.com Online shopping company plans to boost workforce by 5 per cent By Joseph Pisani Read this article…
Asics employee’s lawsuit highlights paternity leave in Japan
Source: hrreporter.com Country’s work culture favours company loyalty, long hours By Yuri Kageyama Read this article…
Lost jobs of North Carolina are gone for good. Few seem to mind
Source: hrreporter.com Furniture business has found stability on a smaller scale By Michael Sasso Read this article…
Multinational companies reveal gender bias in job ads
Source: hrreporter.com More than 40 countries still allow gender discrimination in hiring By Amy Stillman and Jeff Green Read this […]
Bosses’ reaction influences whether workers speak up: study
Psychological safety depends on managerial sensitivity, says expert By Marcel Vander Wier Read more of this article…
Ford to cut 200 jobs at Oakville, Ont., auto assembly plant
Sales of Ford Flex SUV, Lincoln MKT slowing Read more of this article…
‘Very scary’: Me Too Mining founder talks about threats, harassment she faced
‘I was always thinking, ‘This is what I have got to deal with’” By Tara Deschamps Read more about this […]
Trump’s ‘go back’ remark: In workplace, it might be illegal
Similar phrases routinely show up in lawsuits against employers By David Crary And Alexandra Olson Read more of this article…
House approves US$15 minimum wage, Senate prospects are dim
Tipped workers would receive same base rate for first time By Lisa Mascaro Read more of this article…
House Democrats, GOP unite to repeal Obama health-care tax
‘Cadillac tax’ would have seen employers shift costs to policyholders Read more of this article…
5 New York City anchorwomen allege age discrimination
TV ‘should accurately reflect women in society’ By Larry Neumeister Read more of this article…
U.S. job growth slows sharply in May, wage gains moderate
Unemployment rate unchanged at 3.6 per cent By Lucia Mutikani Read more of this article…
Therapy in the office: Banks take mental health fight in-house
Mental health first aiders trained to spot signs of undue stress By Sinead Cruise Read more of this article…
Hussen defends measures aimed at cracking down on immigration consultants
Source: hrreporter.com Says new regulatory body should be self-regulated By Teresa Wright Read this article…
PSAC rejects compensation offer for Phoenix pay fiasco
Source: hrreporter.com 240,000 individual cases still unresolved Read this article…
Just 2 in 5 workers have set goal for retirement savings: Survey
Source: hrreporter.com Two-thirds of those who expect to fully retire targeting age 66 Read this article…
Amazon rolls out machines that pack orders and replace jobs
Source: hrreporter.com Move could result in 1,300 cuts at U.S. warehouses By Jeffrey Dastin Read this article…
Overlooked America sweetens the deal for remote workers
Source: hrreporter.com 1 in 4 prefer life in rural areas; 12 per cent favour large cities: Survey By Carey L. […]
Australia’s jobs miracle proves to be government work
Source: hrreporter.com Public sector hired 292,900 for year to February By Wayne Cole Read this article…
Japan’s labour shortage eats away at back-breaking work culture
Source: hrreporter.com Labour scarcity allows workers to push for more independence By Stanley White and Kaori Kaneko Read more of […]
Autism in the workplace: A spectrum of hiring choices
Source: hrreporter.com Some companies recruiting neurodiverse employees By Beth Pinsker Read more of this article…
Danish social enterprise manufactures self-esteem for disabled
Source: hrreporter.com Huset part of wider global firms striving to build more inclusive workforces By Thin Lei Win Read more […]
U.S. job growth surges; unemployment rate falls to 3.6 per cent
Source: hrreporter.com Strong April puts concerns about recession to rest By Lucia Mutikani Read more of this article…
Amazon dismisses idea automation will eliminate all its warehouse jobs soon
Source: hrreporter.com Director cites superior cognitive ability of humans By Nandita Bose Read more of this article…
Online tools for mental health going mainstream at work
Source: www.cbc.ca Online videos, therapy benefits, and new apps all being used Online tools for mental health are becoming increasingly mainstream […]
7 surprising things that could change the job market by 2030
Source: www.cbc.ca A wide range of trends will determine what skills are in demand, report suggests Everyone expects automation and other […]
Future of work about much more than technology, automation: Report
Source: hrreporter.com Employers must prepare for broader trends impacting labour market – including a possible rise in wildfires, floods and […]
B.C. expands mental health injury access to nurses, 911 operators and aides
Source: hrreporter.com Changes about fairness, support: Labour minister Read more…
‘Reverse migration’ dents Calgary’s daunting downtown office vacancy rate
Source: hrreporter.com Vacancy rate slips to 25.23 per cent Read more…
Business sentiment drops from high levels: Bank of Canada
Source: hrreporter.com Uncertainty in energy sector, weakness in housing-related activity, global trade tensions partly to blame By Andy Blatchford Read […]
Big pharma might cut R&D, delay new drugs if more generics with pharmacare
Source: hrreporter.com ‘May result in reduced access to medicines for Canadians’: Memo By Andy Blatchford Read more…
Keeping Canada’s power on will require 20,000 new workers by 2022
Source: hrreporter.com ‘These people are not trained in three or six months and ready to hit the ground running’ By […]
Trump team readies PR offensive on North America trade deal’s economic effects
Source: hrreporter.com Report expects to measure USMCA’s effects on GDP, job creation By David Lawder and David Shepardson Read more…
5 million lost jobs in India between 2016 and 2018: Report
Source: hrreporter.com Young urban men being hit hardest By Manoj Kumar Read more…
U.K. wage growth at new decade high as employers hire in the face of Brexit
Source: hrreporter.com Employment grew by 179,000 in the three months to February By William Schomberg and Andy Bruce Read more…
NYC may ban pre-hire marijuana tests for many job applicants
Source: hrreporter.com Screening eliminates too many prospects at time of low unemployment By Jennifer Peltz Read more…
China’s JD.com boss criticizes ‘slackers’ as company makes cuts
Source: hrreporter.com Fuels discussion of work-life balance in tech industry By Josh Horwitz and Brenda Goh Read more…
Retiring late: As pensions underwhelm, more Japanese opt to prolong employment
Source: hrreporter.com Abe’s government mulls raising retirement age to 70 or higher By Tetsushi Kajimoto Read more…
Filling ‘Brexodus’ gap, Filipino nurses find English tests too daunting
Source: hrreporter.com Tortuous experience doesn’t bode well for British recruitment By Karen Lema Read more…
U.S. attorney general orders probe into mistreatment of gay employees
Source: hrreporter.com Tone contrasts that of predecessor Jeff Sessions By Sarah N. Lynch Read more…
U.S. job growth rebounds in March, but wage gains moderate
Source: hrreporter.com Average hourly earnings increased by four cents By Lucia Mutikani Read more…
Two Things to Do After Every Meeting
Source: getpocket.com Steve Jobs insisted that every item on a meeting agenda have a designated person responsible for that task and […]
Soft skills needed in the technology sector too
Source: theglobeandmail.com Technology careers have always had an image issue. For decades, the perception has been that software developers and data […]
CAREER CHANGES AFTER AGE 50: FIND OUT HOW FROM THREE PEOPLE WHO CHANGED DIRECTION MID-LIFE
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 […]
10 Key Developments In Canadian Labour & Employment Law In 2018
Source: mondaq.com Canada saw significant developments in labour and employment law in 2018. As we embark on a new year, we […]
Halifax businessman apologizes to family, not to workers he underpaid
Source: hrreporter.com But arrangement benefited 28 employees, families with permanent residency: Lawyer By Aly Thomson Read article…
Hussen announces new pilot to boost immigration in rural, northern Canada
Source: hrreporter.com Expected to welcome just under 100 newcomers per community Read article…
January most popular time for calling in sick: Survey
Source: hrreporter.com ‘Excessive sick leaves seem to be more related to motivation than germs’ By Marcel Vander Wier Read article… […]
Myth of ‘superstar CEO’ driving excessive pay: Report
Source: hrreporter.com U.K. report highlights challenges for compensation committees By Sarah Dobson Read article…
Entry-level training standard en route for Canadian truckers within a year
Source: hrreporter.com Changes in Saskatchewan follow Humboldt Bronco bus crash tragedy By Christopher Reynolds Read article…
Trade worries sour CEOs’ mood as leaders converge on Davos: Survey
Source: hrreporter.com ‘With the rise of trade tension and protectionism, it stands to reason that confidence is waning’ By Silvia […]
No plans to eliminate ‘duty to report’ for military sex misconduct: Vance
Source: hrreporter.com Auditor general said requirement contributed to under-reporting By Lee Berthiaume Read article…
Worries remain for U.S. government contractors as shutdown ends
Source: hrreporter.com Thousands of contractors expecting to miss month’s pay By Katharine Jackson Read article…
AI to hit hardest in U.S. heartland and among less-skilled: Study
Source: hrreporter.com Economic tensions that framed Trump’s election may persist Read article…
Age bias law does not cover job applicants: U.S. appeals court
Source: hrreporter.com Ruling deals setback to older recruits By Jonathan Stempel Read article…
Companies must commit to workplace equality: Senior business leaders
Source: hrreporter.com Risk of missing out on millennial LGBT+ talent By Hugo Greenhalgh Read article…
Keep humans in good jobs in the robot era, ILO commission urges
Source: hrreporter.com ‘We need to reorient policies, actions to deliver human-centred agenda’ By Tom Miles Read article…
EU’s Good Friday ruling gives Austria headache
Source: hrreporter.com Top court rules religious holiday as discriminatory Read article…
Aging Singapore: City-state helps firms retain workers past retirement age
Source: hrreporter.com Asian nation a ‘very interesting laboratory’: Economist By Aradhana Aravindan and Fathin Ungku Read article…
Sounding Board: Treating workplace as community enhances wellness initiatives
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 […]
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Canada sheds 13,000 jobs in December: Report
Source: hrreporter.com November jobs revised up to 74,000 from 39,100 Read this article…
Canadian mining exec kidnapped, killed in Burkina Faso: Officials
Source: hrreporter.com Kirk Woodman worked for Progress Mineral Mining Read this article…
New advisory board to help RCMP modernize amid history of bullying, harassment
Source: hrreporter.com Government also accepting all recommendations from 2017 reports By Jim Bronskill Read this article…
Flexible workers facing retirement challenges: Survey
Source: hrreporter.com Four in 10 not sure when they’ll be able to retire Read this article…
Nova Scotia long-term care homes need more staff, panel concludes
Source: hrreporter.com But union says many workers barely making living wage By Michael Tutton Read this article…
Bill 66 could have ‘pretty profound’ impact on Ontario employers
Source: hrreporter.com Proposed changes would cut bureaucracy, aid flexibility: Lawyers By Marcel Vander Wier Read this article…
Overpaid workers will only pay back ‘net’ amounts under proposed new tax rules
Source: hrreporter.com Draft legislation would override repayment of ‘gross’ totals By Terry Pedwell Read this article…
Gap between intentions, actions when it comes to diversity and inclusion: Survey
Source: hrreporter.com ‘Good intentions are simply not enough’ Read this article…
In Argentina crisis, firms do everything to cut costs – except fire workers
Source: hrreporter.com Companies required to pay laid-off staff a month for every year of service, with no cap By Eliana […]
Companies cry out for Brexit clarity, warn on no-deal
Source: hrreporter.com Lack of clarity thwarting plans ahead of March 29 deadline By Simon Jessop Read this article…
No social skills required: Autistic staff help IT firm thrive
Source: hrreporter.com Recruiting based on practical skill assessments rather than interviews By Umberto Bacchi Read this article…
China to roll out measures to maintain stable employment
Source: hrreporter.com Burden on companies to be reduced: Report Read this article…
Trump promises changes to visas for skilled workers
Source: hrreporter.com ‘We want to encourage talented and highly skilled people to pursue career options in the U.S.’ By Yeganeh […]
Furloughed federal workers protest at White House on shutdown Day 20
Source: hrreporter.com 800,000 employees have been ordered to stay home during standoff By Deborah Gembara Read this article…
We’ll be first U.S. city to mandate paid vacation: NYC mayor
Source: hrreporter.com Said many workers have no paid vacation days or personal days By Karen Matthews Read this article…
Sudden income drops in early adulthood linked with risk of heart disease later
Source: hrreporter.com ‘Chronic stress can hurt your heart’: Cardiologist By Linda Carroll Read this article…
Take teen girls off night shift, Indian factories told
Source: hrreporter.com New code of conduct in place after complaints of abuse By Anuradha Nagaraj Read this article…
Offices grow ‘brains’ as companies seek to attract smarter workers
Source: hrreporter.com Fierce competition for talent turbo-charging recruitment trends in Berlin By Caroline Copley Read this article…
Get a Better Job and Make More Money in 2019
Source: cpiworld.com As the year ends, many of us head into a period of reflection and planning. “How did 2018 […]
Our definition of Health and Safety includes workplace mental health – does yours?
Source: www.hrmonline.ca What does it mean to be a mentally healthy workplace? Flexible working hours, on-site support staff or scheduled meditation […]
Out of Work for Longer than a Year?
Source: cpiworld.com Out of work for longer than a year? If so, you are part of the so called “long-term […]
Turn Recruiting Into Your Competitive Advantage
Source: cpiworld.com Simon Parkin, Founder of The Talent Company, A Career Partners International Firm (CPI), has over 20 years of diverse […]
EU workers leave U.K. in record numbers as Brexit looms
Source: hrreporter.com Labour market remains stable, wages rising By Pan Pylas Read more of this article…
Most big companies failing U.N. human rights test, ranking shows
Source: hrreporter.com All businesses required to prove commitment to fairness By Umberto Bacchi Read more of this article…
Five Questions to Ask When Considering an Outplacement Provider
Source: cpiworld.com Leading organizations realize that providing outplacement services shows respect to their former employees, improves retention and engagement with […]
Avoid Losing More Than You Let Go
Source: cpiworld.com With over thirty years of experience, Career Partners International (CPI) has repeatedly demonstrated the value of quality outplacement […]
Got a career? Still think about upskilling
Source: theglobeandmail.com With the rapid changes in types and modes of work, learning new skills is critical for everyone, even those […]
Changing Times – Future Of Leadership And The Role Of Coaching
Source: businessworld.in Leadership development has come to the point of being too individually focused and elitist VUCA World It is beyond […]
Nova Scotia broadens PTSD benefits for first responders
Source: hrreporter.com Eliminates requirement to prove diagnosis work-related Read more of this article…
Could controversial Quebec policy normalize discrimination?
Source: hrreporter.com Ban on symbols would affect public officials in positions of authority By Marcel Vander Wier Read more […]
54 per cent of Canadians feeling ‘vacation-deprived’
Source: hrreporter.com Take average of 2 mental health days per year: Survey Read more of this article…
Automated cars could kill wide range of jobs: Government
Source: hrreporter.com More than 500,000 jobs at risk, including truck drivers, subway operators, taxi drivers Read more of this […]
Poland’s biggest construction firm pays for help in finding workers
Source: hrreporter.com Almost half of Polish companies struggling to recruit: Report Read more of this article…
Beyond the setbacks, Macron’s reform push begins to pay off
Source: hrreporter.com Employment and business creations at record levels By Leigh Thomas Read more of this article…
Victims key to tackling sexual harassment, says UN adviser
Source: hrreporter.com Current practice shares outcome of internal investigations with suspect, not complainant By Umberto Bacchi/Reuters Read more of […]
Somali woman says Dunkin’ Donuts worker called police on her
Source: hrreporter.com Incident allegedly stemmed from speaking foreign language Read more of this article…
Sears’ bankruptcy will have ripple effect, not all of it bad
Source: hrreporter.com Company intends to pay workers’ wages, benefits without interruption By Anne D’Innocenzio Read more of this article…
U.S. holiday hiring hits highest since 2014 as consumer confidence soars
Source: hrreporter.com Target, Amazon.com and Macy’s leading the way Read more of this article…
Croatia government proposes raising retirement age to 67
Source: hrreporter.com Country’s pension system unsustainable unless it raises threshold: Experts Read more of this article…
One year in, #MeToo finding fresh battlefields worldwide
Source: hrreporter.com ‘This discussion over harassment and assault has no end in sight’: NY Times By Ellen Wulfhorst Read […]
U.K. automation picks up as flow of European workers slows ahead of Brexit
Source: hrreporter.com British industry lags behind peers on automation and productivity By David Milliken Read more of this article…
Putting Your People First for a Successful Future
Source: cpiworld.com Not many people know that Steve Jobs was a legendary recruiter. He always believed in quality over quantity. […]
When the Smoke Clears: Is your Business ready to Adapt to the changing Cannabis law?
Source: www.newswire.ca MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 15, 2018 /CNW/ – Career Compass Canada, an HR advisory firm, is reminding employers to […]
Travellers to U.S. could face greater scrutiny as of Oct. 17
Source: hrreporter.com Canadians linked to cannabis could face lifetime ban: Lawyers By Marcel Vander Wier Read more…
Canadian military says doubling in sex assault reports a sign of progress
Source: hrreporter.com ‘It’s a positive indication that people feel free to come forward’: Commodore By Lee Berthiaume Read more…
Canada adds 63,300 jobs in September
Source: hrreporter.com Full-time falls by 16,900, part-time rises by 80,200: Statistics Canada By David Ljunggren Read more…
Mentoring of women in academic medicine said to be suffering due to #MeToo movement
Source: hrreporter.com Male physicians, scientists avoiding mentoring female colleagues claiming they fear false accusations of sexual misconduct By Sheryl Ubelacker […]
Depression, addiction, anxiety among top 10 mental health disorders covered by employers: Survey
Source: hrreporter.com Prescription, non-prescription drugs addiction, substance abuse also in top 5 By Sarah Dobson Read more…
Quebec’s Premier-designate Francois Legault would override Charter on religious symbols
Source: hrreporter.com Law prohibiting public sector workers from wearing face coverings already faces legal challenge Read more…
Pay transparency in spotlight
Source: hrreporter.com Employers ‘looking to drive higher levels of performance’: Expert By Sarah Dobson Read more…
Premier Doug Ford vows to scrap key Liberal labour reform legislation
Source: hrreporter.com ‘Bottom line, it’s an absolute job killer’ By Shawn Jeffords Read more…
Amazon scraps secret AI recruiting tool that showed bias against women
Source: hrreporter.com Other companies are forging ahead, eager to harness artificial intelligence By Jeffrey Dastin Read more…
As joblessness falls, skilled workers might be hard to find
Source: hrreporter.com U.S. unemployment rate at lowest point since 1969 By Josh Boak Read more…
Brexit uncertainty is ‘starting to bite’ for U.K. firms: Surveys
Source: hrreporter.com Services firms having most trouble finding staff; factory exports growth slows By David Milliken Read more…
U.S. job growth slows; unemployment rate falls to 3.7 per cent
Source: hrreporter.com Non-farm payrolls increase 134,000 in September By Lucia Mutikani Read more…
Sexual harassment, abuse tied to real health effects
Source: hrreporter.com Study says 70 per cent of people experienced sexual harassment at work By Linda Carroll Read more…
Here today, ghosting tomorrow – workers just disappear
Source: hrreporter.com Many deal with uncomfortable situations by cutting off communication By Joyce M. Rosenberg Read more…
Service employees can be trained to respond to overdoses in public restrooms
Source: hrreporter.com Workers often find themselves as unwitting first responders: Study By Carolyn Crist Read more…
Amazon to raise minimum wage to $15 for U.S. employees
Source: hrreporter.com Company’s current base rate starts at $11: Source By Arjun Panchadar Read more…
Canada, Mexico trade pact ‘great deal’ for all sides: Trump
Source: hrreporter.com New agreement aims to bringing more jobs to U.S. Read more…
Tech’s next great opportunity is mid career workers
Source: canadianmanufacturing.com Job transitions have always been an area of challenge for mid-career workers. A research project highlights the potential inherent […]
10 Considerations Before Choosing an Executive Coach
Source: cpiworld.com What functional backgrounds do most Presidents and CEO’s come from? Today many come from the finance area. In […]
New Managers and Appropriate Boundaries with Employees; Advice on Finding the Right Balance
Source: cpiworld.com Managing people can be extremely rewarding, but it’s not without its challenges. It’s important to establish some boundaries […]
Canadians more willing to relocate, but cost is big consideration
Source: hrreporter.com Average relocation expenses were $73,500 last year: Council By Ross Marowits Read more…
New Brunswick New Democrats pledge $15 minimum wage
Source: hrreporter.com Culture of worker safety also emphasized as election nears Read more…
Non-farm payroll employment rises by 13,600 in August: Report
Source: hrreporter.com Driven by hiring in finance, construction, manufacturing Read more…
Measuring music and productivity
Source: hrreporter.com Does music at work make employees more productive? Read more…
New WCB rules for Alberta employers
Source: hrreporter.com Amendments affect benefits coverage, reinstatement of injured workers By Sheila Brawn Read more…
Use of performance ratings systems continues to decline: Survey
Source: hrreporter.com But employers struggling when it comes to comp conversations By John Dujay Read more…
Canadian air force short 275 pilots as attrition outpaces recruitment, training
Source: hrreporter.com Also needs more mechanics, sensor operators and other trained personnel By Lee Berthiaume Read more…
Boards of directors play important role maintaining cyber resilience: Survey
Source: hrreporter.com Cross-organizational training, HR also key components of proper strategy By John Dujay Read more…
Seek compromise with U.S. on cannabis at border, lawyers urge Ottawa
Source: hrreporter.com ‘Previous use of cannabis, or any substance prohibited by U.S. federal laws, could mean you are denied entry’: […]
‘Zombie firms’ plaguing Canadian productivity: Report
Source: hrreporter.com Vulnerable to economic shocks, technological disruption Read more…
U.S. agency accuses Walmart of pregnancy discrimination in lawsuit
Source: hrreporter.com Suit claims company denied requests for accommodation By Daniel Wiessner Read more…
U.S. weekly jobless claims fall as labour market strength continues
Source: hrreporter.com Unemployment benefits hit 49-year low Read more…
Greece wants to speed up minimum wage rise after bailout exit
Source: hrreporter.com Base rate was slashed 32 per cent during crisis Read more…
In Florence’s wake, uncertainty haunts migrant workers
Source: hrreporter.com Hurricane forces evacuation in North Carolina, jeopardizing harvesters By Anna Mehler Paperny and Eduardo Munoz Read more…
Macron’s ‘tough love’ to young jobseeker fuels French reform debate
Source: hrreporter.com Amid high unemployment, president touts need for retraining By Luke Baker Read more…
Harassment, anxiety and debt: The working life of young British women
Source: hrreporter.com More than 50 per cent say job has negative impact on mental health By Sonia Elks Read […]
Small businesses not keeping up with larger companies in hiring
Source: hrreporter.com U.S. owners struggling to find qualified workers: Economist By Joyce M. Rosenberg Read more…
As U.S. job openings reach unprecedented levels, so does quitting
Source: hrreporter.com Americans taking advantage of labour market to find higher-paying work By Christopher Rugaber Read more…
Some McDonald’s workers vote to strike over sex harassment
Source: hrreporter.com Employees subjected to harassment plan to walk out in 10 cities across U.S. on Sept. 18 By David […]
Virtual reality tackles real-life sex abuse
Source: hrreporter.com Immersive technology takes on harassment in the workplace By Umberto Bacchi Read more…
It’s Lonely at the Top; CEOs Benefit From Executive Coaching
Source: cpiworld.com Among top talent in executive offices, the vast majority of leaders have proven themselves to be intelligent. That’s […]
Employment falls by 52,000 in August
Source: hrreporter.com Part-time employment declines by 92,000: Statistics Canada Read more…
BMO, Sun Life among top employers for diversity, inclusion
Source: hrreporter.com 100 companies ranked globally using 24 metrics Read more…
Talent shortage threatens growth
Source: hrreporter.com Many CEOs sleepwalking into crisis’: Expert By Marcel Vander Wier Read more…
Legal, medical cannabis still posing challenges for employers: Survey
Source: hrreporter.com Employers need to boost communication, enlighten employees: Experts By Sarah Dobson Read more…
Labour shortage the ‘new norm’ that will last a decade: BDC economist
Source: hrreporter.com ‘If you think this is temporary, you will take temporary measures — which is the wrong way to […]
Quebec securities regulator helping companies disclose exposure to modern slavery
Source: hrreporter.com Tens of millions of people estimated to be affected by involuntary work under threat or penalty By David […]
Shift away from traditional work continues across Canada: Survey
Source: hrreporter.com How should human resources respond to the gig economy? By Marcel Vander Wier Read more…
Work-life balance, precarious workers focus for revamp of federal labour code
Source: hrreporter.com Employer groups looking for more flexibility to adapt to changing labour market dynamics By Jordan Press Read […]
Workers, companies left in limbo after Trans Mountain pipeline ruling
Source: hrreporter.com ‘Official layoff notices have not been issued yet but we’re waiting to hear what happens next week’: Union […]
Ontario chamber urges government to immediately repeal Bill 148
Source: hrreporter.com Business group wants minimum wage to remain at $14 an hour Read more…
Major U.S. hotels giving panic buttons to staff
Source: hrreporter.com Fob tool will protect workers from harassment, assault by 2020 By Dee-Ann Durbin Read more…
U.S. job growth surges; annual wage gain largest since 2009
Source: hrreporter.com Non-farm payrolls increased by 201,000 in August By Lucia Mutikani Read more…
U.K. sets out plans for visas for non-EU migrant farm workers post-Brexit
Source: hrreporter.com Pilot scheme will run during planned transition period By Kylie MacLellan Read more…
U.S. weekly jobless claims drop to near 49-year low
Source: hrreporter.com ‘The economy is in overdrive’: Economist By Lucia Mutikani Read more…
Don’t go! Surging business sales make staff retention a must
Source: hrreporter.com Low unemployment eases ability to find new work By Joyce M. Rosenberg Read more…
Wave of #MeToo complaints strains U.S. human rights agencies
Source: hrreporter.com ‘An increase in resources is absolutely going to be paramount’ By Susan Haigh Read more…
Mexico-U.S. trade deal unlikely to boost low Mexican wages
Source: hrreporter.com Activists say agreement won’t stop steady flow of jobs to south By Mark Stevenson Read more…
Trump cancels pay raise due to federal workers in January
Source: hrreporter.com President calls for pay to be based on performance By Darlene Superville Read more…
U.S. weekly jobless claims rise, labour market still tightening
Source: hrreporter.com Trump protectionist trade policy not affecting labour market Read more…
China considers measures to curb workplace harassment: Report
Source: hrreporter.com Draft code puts forward ‘clear rules’ focused on sexual harassment Read more…
Employment increases by 11,600 Jobs in July: Report
Source: hrreporter.com Uptick in hiring leisure, hospitality, health care, professional services Read more…
Some facts about medicinal cannabis
Source: hrreporter.com Only two approved cannabis-based drugs are sold in Canada Read more…
HR should be ‘very concerned’ about cannabis legalization: Employers
Source: hrreporter.com 42 per cent of workers expect medical cannabis coverage Read more…
Quebec sets aside $900 million for companies hurt by U.S. tariffs
Source: hrreporter.com Available over five years for direct investments, tax subsidies, training Read more…
Salaries expected to increase by 2.6 per cent in 2019: Survey
Source: hrreporter.com Provinces expecting biggest gains include British Columbia, Alberta Read more…
Open-concept workplaces can mean less collaboration: Study
Source: hrreporter.com But careful planning, balanced design, feedback can all help, say experts By Melissa Campeau Read more…
Employers still questioning merits of financial wellness programs: Survey
Source: hrreporter.com Retirement planning, debt management most popular offerings By Sarah Dobson Read more…
Deadline extended for benefits award at 2018 National HR Awards
Source: hrreporter.com Benchmark Benefit Solutions Top Benefits Administrator Award is new for 2018 – get yourself or your team the […]
Ontario’s Hydro One names new board of directors after en masse resignation
Source: hrreporter.com Chief executive suddenly retired last month after political intervention Read more…
Marijuana job searches up as industry grows: Study
Source: hrreporter.com More than half of want ads for jobs in Ontario By Andy Blatchford Read more…
Germany looks at easing immigration laws to fill skilled labour gaps
Source: hrreporter.com Record 1.2 million jobs remain unfilled in Germany Read more…
Japan ministries may have fiddled numbers of disabled employees: Media
Source: hrreporter.com Since 1976, companies have legislated to employ specific percentage Read more…
Weight-loss surgery linked to better job prospects
Source: hrreporter.com ‘Positive change more obvious for women’: Study author By Lisa Rapaport Read more…
Afghans, Syrians help German firms fill training vacancies
Source: hrreporter.com Employers laud shift as good news for companies By Michael Nienaber Read more…
Empty shipyard, suicides as ‘Hyundai Town’ grapples with grim future
Source: hrreporter.com After huge shipbuilding job losses, auto workers fear they’re next By Hyunjoo Jin and Heekyong Yang Read […]
Control immigration, but keep workers coming: U.K. employers
Source: hrreporter.com Half of London’s construction employees not from Britain By William Schomberg Read more…
Exercise linked to better mental health – but too much may do harm
Source: hrreporter.com Team sports, social groups have best effect: Study Read more…
A lifeline for workers who face hardship between paycheques
Source: hrreporter.com More U.S. companies rolling out flexible pay option By Sarah Skidmore Sell and Alexandra Olson Read more…
Small U.S. businesses find tight job market makes it hard to hire
Source: hrreporter.com Low unemployment has shrunk recruit pool, intensified competition By Christopher Rugaber Read more…
New York sues Trump administration over program for ‘predatory employers’
Source: hrreporter.com Allows employers to resolve violations of federal overtime and minimum wage laws without penalties By Brendan Pierson Read […]
11 ways to boost mental health in the workplace
Source: cos-mag.com No one is immune to issues, including those highly engaged with their work By Katy Kamkar The costs associated […]
Executive Coaching is a Leader’s Secret Weapon
Source: cpiworld.com Successful organizations recognize the advantage of ongoing development for leaders and the benefits of providing situational coaching. Career […]
What We’ve Got Here Is Failure to Communicate
Source: cpiworld.com One of the most important skills a leader contributes to an organization is the ability to communicate. Every […]
Minimum wage increases bite into funding boost for Canada Summer Jobs program
Source: hrreporter.com Drop in number of hours funded to meet government’s jobs target By Jordan Press Read more of […]
Why employees might consider opting out of their health benefits
Source: hrreporter.com Many Canadians may be paying for double coverage: Experts By Armina Ligaya Read more of this article…
Non-farm payroll employment falls in June: Report
Source: hrreporter.com Loss of 10,500 jobs driven by decline in hiring in finance, real estate Read more of this […]
Why do so many retail and hospitality candidates drop out of the hiring process?
Source: hrreporter.com Employer reputation, pay disparity among top concerns: Survey By Melissa Campeau Read more of this article…
Restaurant Brands International to review ‘no-poach’ agreements in Canada
Source: hrreporter.com Franchises in U.S. dropped similar language to avoid antitrust lawsuit By Aleksandra Sagan Read more of this […]
Bullying, harassment, gender bias tolerated at Memorial University’s med school: Report
Source: hrreporter.com ‘There is a culture of tolerance of disrespectful and harassing behaviour by some individuals’ By Holly McKenzie-Sutter Read […]
Two-thirds of job candidates looking to telecommute: Survey
Source: hrreporter.com Offering flexibility helps with attraction, retention By Melissa Campeau Read more of this article…
U.S. weekly jobless claims hit more than 48-1/2-year low
Source: hrreporter.com But trade tensions casting shadow over economy’s outlook By Lucia Mutikani Read more of this article…
Trump tariffs would cause vehicle prices to soar, wipe out jobs: Report
Source: hrreporter.com Says U.S. automotive industry would not benefit from trade protections By David Paddon Read more of this […]
Australia jobs jump in June, still plenty left to hire
Source: hrreporter.com Expanding labour supply limits wage gains By Wayne Cole Read more of this article…
Trump pushing job training as employers search for workers
Source: hrreporter.com U.S. president asking companies to sign pledge By Ken Thomas Read more of this article…
Uber being probed for gender discrimination: Source
Source: hrreporter.com Investigation includes pay disparity By Nick Carey and Munsif Vengattil Read more of this article…
Britain announces ‘short and sharper’ code for companies
Source: hrreporter.com Update comes into effect in January By Huw Jones Read more of this article…
7 fast-food chains agree to end ‘no-poaching’ policies
Source: hrreporter.com Move ensures U.S. restaurants avoid litigation By Gene Johnson Read more of this article…
Rise of robots fuels slavery threat for Asian factory workers: Analysts
Source: hrreporter.com 137 million at risk of losing jobs in next 20 years: UN By Kieran Guilbert Read more of […]
Uber’s chief HR officer resigns in email to staff following discrimination probe
Source: hrreporter.com Whistleblowers allege she dismissed internal complaints of racial discrimination By Salvador Rodriguez/Reuters Read more of this article…
5 Signs It’s the Perfect Time for Executive Coaching
Source: cpiworld.com Harvard Business Review recently posted an article “4 Signs an Executive Isn’t Ready for Coaching.” While not every executive needs […]
Promotions without pay? It’s a growing trend in Canada
Source: hrreporter.com Millennials appreciate opportunity, flexibility of new roles: Experts By Sarah Dobson Read more of this article…
Coping with chronic conditions
Source: hrrporter.com Communicating wellness options appreciated by staff: Survey Read more of this article…
Feds will make recreational marijuana legal in Canada on Oct. 17: Trudeau
Source: hrreporter.com Delay will allow provinces, territories time to implement regimes By Joan Bryden Read more of this article…
Germany to raise minimum wage to $14.52 in 2020
Source: hrreporter.com Increase expected to lift household spending during U.S. tariffs rift By Michael Nienaber Read more of this article… […]
Volkswagen may seek damages from ex-CEO over dieselgate
Source: hrreporter.com Winterkorn was at helm when carmaker cheated on emissions tests Read more of this article…
Intel CEO resigns after probe of relationship with employee
Source: hrreporter.com Krzanich entitled to a US$38-million ‘walk-away’ payment By Munsif Vengattil and Stephen Nellis Read more of this article… […]
Companies need older workers: Here’s why
Source: hrreporter.com Employers must prepare as populations age rapidly By Mark Miller Read more of this article…
Washington’s ‘capricious’ trade actions will hurt U.S. workers, China warns
Source: hrreporter.com Trump threatens $200 billion in tariffs By Yawen Chen and Se Young Lee Read more of this article… […]
Inspired by #MeToo, Australia launches inquiry into workplace sexual harassment
Source: hrreporter.com Year-long investigation launched by human rights commission By Nicholas Ford Read more of this article…
Residents of Washington, D.C., approve wage hike for tipped workers
Source: hrreporter.com Critics say measure will reduce tips, raise prices Read more of this article…
Orange, former executives to stand trial over staff suicides
Source: hrreporter.com Group accused of engaging in or assisting psychological harassment Read more of this article…
Third of U.K. employers ‘less likely’ to hire transgender staff
Source: hrreporter.com ‘Employers have responsibility to be changemakers’: Lobbyist By Meka Beresford Read more of this article…
Demand for foreign workers may soften Japan’s immigration rules
Source: hrreporter.com Labour crunch intensifying ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics By Malcolm Foster and Kiyoshi Takenaka Read more of this […]
In The War For Talent, The Best Offense Is A Good Defense
Source: cpiworld.com Career Partners International (CPI) is pleased to introduce our new employee engagement workshop, PowerMyWork™. With decades of career […]
One-Sided Negotiations: Is a Company’s Inflexibility on Job Offers a Red Flag?
Source: moneyinc.com Elaine Varelas, CPI Board Member Being offered a new role that’s a great fit professionally and culturally is an […]
Less than one-third of workers talking mental health with employers
Source: hrreporter.com Almost half of Canadians have experienced issues: Survey
Canadian CEOs confident about growth: Global survey
Source: hrreporter.com ‘Business leaders are feeling an unprecedented level of confidence’
Quebec won’t introduce tip-sharing mechanism sought by restaurant owners
Source: hrreporter.com Labour minister prepared to study the matter, however
Increase of 30,200 jobs in April: Report
Source: hrreporter.com Major gains in professional and business services, trade and manufacturing
Learning, growth opportunities top factor for jobseekers
Source: hrreporter.com Company culture, pay and benefits further behind as considerations: Survey
U.S. veterans, discharged and jobless, seek hiring rules changes
Source: hrreporter.com Warning to Connecticut employers on discrimination may help By Jennifer McDermott
In corporate Japan, little movement on harassment policies: Reuters poll
Source: hrreporter.com 78 per cent of companies haven’t bolstered rules in last year By Thomas Wilson
Next frontier in workplace wellness? Financial health
Source: hrreporter.com Money worries leave many employees distracted at work: Study By Beth Pinsker
French unemployment edges up, dampening Macron’s hopes
Source: hrreporter.com Suggests job, growth policies struggling to gain traction By Sudip Kar-Gupta
McDonald’s workers file sex harassment claims
Source: hrreporter.com Advocacy groups providing legal defence for 10 workers who claim harassment at franchisee-run locations; fast-food chain has zero-tolerance […]
Companies win big at U.S. top court on worker class-action curbs
Source: hrreporter.com Decision may have ‘chilling effect’ on mistreatment claims: Expert By Lawrence Hurley
NYC bill would let workers take a break from calls, emails
Problem has grown with the proliferation of smartphones: Prof By Greg Keller
Labour shortage weighing on Croatian economy: Bank governor
Source: hrreporter.com Aging population, EU worker exodus contributing to issue
Seattle passes scaled-back tax on Amazon, big companies to battle homelessness
Source: hrreporter.com ‘Head tax’ will cost employers US$275 annually per worker By Gregory Scruggs
15 Signs You Need A Career Coach, According To Experts
Source: www.bustle.com Are you happy with your job? You may think your job or career is just fine, but there […]
Hiring aspiring workers living with mental illness makes cents
Source: www.newswire.ca NEWS PROVIDED BY Mental Health Commission of Canada Apr 12, 2018 Today the MHCC launched a summary report, A Clear […]
One-third of workers say automation, AI would help with their performance
Source: hrreporter.com But one-quarter worried about impact on job prospects: Survey Read more of this article…
Salesforce, Kicking Horse Coffee, Habanero among best workplaces in Canada
Source: hrreporter.com Ultimate Software, Whirlpool and Stryker also among 150 winners Read more of this article…
‘OK Google, find me a job’: New job search feature launches in Canada
Source: hrreporter.com Appears within existing search engine when users type in queries Read more of this article…
Not enough employers have comprehensive substance use policies: Report
Source: hrreporter.com Says those that do offer inadequate measures to help struggling employees By Camille Bains Read more of […]
Commit to harassment-free environment or forego federal arts funding: Joly
Source: hrreporter.com Review of policies followed allegations of sexual misconduct by artistic director in Toronto By Teresa Wright Read […]
Air carriers urge feds to slow down flight time limits for sleepy pilots
Source: hrreporter.com New regulations represent first update in more than 20 years Read more of this article…
Using MBTI To Facilitate Self-Empowerment And Understanding Of Others
Source: psychometrics.com Having used a variety of assessment tools, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) is my first choice as a coach. […]
Back pay for queen as ‘The Crown’ closes gender wage gap
Source: hrreporter.com Claire Foy to take home additional C$352,000: Reports Read more of this article…
Auto plants of the future may have a surprisingly human touch
Source: hrreporter.com Companies working on perfecting combination of human, robot: Report By Norihiko Shirouzu, Edward Taylor and Nick Carey Read […]
New York taxi drivers call for pay guarantee, limits on cars for hire
Source: hrreporter.com ‘We are making less than minimum wage’: Uber driver By Peter Szekely Read more of this article…
Saudi Arabia needs 1.2 million jobs by 2022 to hit unemployment target: Official
Source: hrreporter.com Kingdom to focus on retail sector to reduce current rate of 12.8 per cent By Marwa Rashad and […]
British businesses embrace profits with a purpose
Source: hrreporter.com Growing number of socially minded companies providing jobs for people marginalized from traditional workforce By Lee Mannion Read […]
‘Men only’ job ads show ongoing discrimination in China: Report
Source: hrreporter.com Enforcement of anti-discrimination policy is weak By Christopher Bodeen Read more of this article…
Quotas needed to close Britain’s workplace gender gap: Study
Source: hrreporter.com ‘We have to take a proactive approach if we want to drive change’: Equality charity CEO By Serena […]
Japanese companies see big things in small-scale industrial robots
Source: hrreporter.com Collaborative robots, or ‘cobots,’ work alongside humans By Makiko Yamazaki Read more of this article…
3 more Nike execs depart amid probe into workplace behaviour
Source: hrreporter.com Departures include vice-president of diversity and inclusion Read more of this article…
Why mental health matters in the workplace
Source: www.thestar.com Mental health has a big impact on the workplace. It can affect worker productivity, company profits and ultimately the […]
One-Two (Gut) Punch: What Comparison and Jealousy are Trying to Teach Us
Source: coachfederation.org I was mindlessly scrolling through Instagram when all of a sudden, I saw it: one of my favorite former […]
6 Simple Ways to Train Your Brain for Happiness, According to Science
Source: www.inc.com Very small changes can have a very big effect on your emotional outlook. There’s a lot to be said […]
Computers Know How to Compromise Better than Humans
Source: coachfederation.org Could we learn how to compromise better from machines? Two Brigham Young University (BYU) computer science professors, Jacob Crandall […]
Pfizer, NB Power among top employee-recommended workplaces
Source: hrreporter.com Awards recognize excellence in healthy, engaged, productive workforces
Bombardier executive compensation rises to $42.5 million in 2017
Source: hrreporter.com Boosts to pay scale during layoff period made headlines last year By Julien Arsenault
Trudeau touts Canada Workers Benefit, budget during New Brunswick visit
Source: hrreporter.com ‘It allows low-income workers to take home more money while they work’ By Kevin Bissett
Starbucks to offer equal pay for equal work to women in Canada
Source: hrreporter.com Corporation wants to end disparities in all operating markets
Duclos defends gender-neutral language amid criticism from opposition
Source: hrreporter.com Workers instructed to use client’s full name or ask their preference By Morgan Lowrie
Ontario retailers acting ‘rationally’ to minimum wage hike: CEO
Source: hrreporter.com ‘Economics are prevailing, costs are being covered by increased sales and margins’ By Ross Marowits
TD Bank most desirable company to work for in Canada: Report
Source: hrreporter.com RBC, Hootsuite, Amazon and KPMG also in top five
Hyundai union chief warns of job crisis, says electric cars are ‘evil’
Source: hrreporter.com Workers have been asked to take longer holidays as sales slow By Hyunjoo Jin
New York, New Jersey airport workers could get hike in minimum wage
Source: hrreporter.com Base hourly rate could rise to $19 by 2023 By Hilary Russ
U.S. spending bill would stop employers from pocketing workers’ tips
Source: hrreporter.com Would end proposal to share tips with ‘back-of-house’ staff By Robert Iafolla
Australia keeps adding jobs, still can’t satisfy jobseekers
Source: hrreporter.com Slack in labour market weighing on wages growth By Wayne Cole and Swati Pandey
Pay awards at British employers highest in 2 years: Survey
Source: hrreporter.com 2.5 per cent bumps strongest since December 2015
Coaching as an Equalizer: Closing the Gender Gap in Leadership
Source: trainingindustry.com At this point, just about everyone knows about the gender gap – the disparity between the number of women […]
Ontario government expands pharmacare program to seniors
Source: hrreporter.com Program will cost $575 million annually: Premier
Canadian cities lead North American rankings for quality of living
Source: hrreporter.com Vancouver number five in global rankings
London, Ont., fire chief retires amid complaints of department-wide harassment
Source: hrreporter.com City had received complaints from 60 employees By Peter Goffin
Nova Scotia spends millions on doctors, including $150 new patient bonus
Source: hrreporter.com Physicians could take home thousands extra per year By Keith Doucette
Uber suspends self-driving car tests in Toronto, other centres, after fatality
Source: hrreporter.com Technology could lead to job losses in transportation sectors where 1.1 million people are employed By Dan Healing
Rejection rates for Canada Summer Jobs funding up 12-fold from last year
Source: hrreporter.com Rejections at 1,561 this year compared to 126 in 2017 By Jordan Press
Political staffers split on whether harassment legislation will work: Survey
Source: hrreporter.com Several refer to power imbalance, exacerbated by lack of job security By Joanna Smith
Few political staffers on Parliament Hill report sexual misconduct: Survey
Source: hrreporter.com Worried about negative consequences for their careers By Joanna Smith
Uncertainty dogs faith-based organizations applying for federal funding
Source: hrreporter.com Controversy around Canada Summer Jobs program By Jordan Press
Drug-testing proposal splits group helping Liberals on workplace policies
Source: hrreporter.com Means no new federal rules on workplace impairment before pot becomes legal
Liberals say minimum wage hike helps people more than income tax cut
Source: hrreporter.com ‘If your focus is on putting money in the pockets of low-income households, this is the way to […]
More shoppers want customer service from gadgets over humans: Study
Source: hrreporter.com Retail chains face challenges in balance between staffing, technology
Dutch move to tackle ‘stigma’ facing business that does good
Source: hrreporter.com ‘People think we do it just for the subsidies’: CEO By Lee Mannion
U.S. employee health plans charge smokers extra but don’t help them quit
Source: hrreporter.com Surcharges permitted only when employers provide wellness program By Carolyn Crist
Experts question Las Vegas casinos’ plan to prevent sexual harassment
Source: hrreporter.com Regulators leaving too much discretion to operators, says lawyer By Regina Garcia Cano
Japanese businesses to raise wages, but many short of PM’s target
Source: hrreporter.com Abe piles pressure on companies to raise wages by 3 per cent By Tetsushi Kajimoto
Labour shortages may undermine German economic boom: Survey
Source: hrreorter.com Every second firm unable to find enough workers By Michael Nienaber
Trump’s trade policies jeopardize jobs and prosperity: German minister
Source: hrreporter.com ‘Trump’s policies are putting the order of a free global economy at risk’ By Michael Nienaber
U.S. non-farm payrolls post largest gain in 1.5 years
Source: hrreporter.com Job growth surges; unemployment rate at 4.1 per cent By Lucia Mutikani
France to fine companies if gender pay gaps not erased
Source: hrreporter.com Firms with more than 50 employees will have to install wage monitoring software
United Air hits pause on changes to bonus program after employee uproar
Source: hrreporter.com Program would have replaced bonuses with a lottery for cars, vacations and cash prizes By Alana Wise/Reuters
MEDIA ADVISORY – Toronto Leaders Recognized for Coaching Excellence
NEWS PROVIDED BY ICF Toronto Chapter TORONTO, March 12, 2018 /CNW/ – The Toronto Charter Chapter of the International Coach Federation – ICF […]
College to Career Program – San Antonio
Source: http://www.cpiworld.com A training program provided by Greene and Associates, Inc./CPI Firm Make yourself marketable and find the career of your […]
Manitoba premier announces ‘no wrong door’ harassment policy for staff
Source: hrreporter.com Gives employees more options to report complaints: Premier
P.E.I. guide supports employers responding to family violence
Source: hrreporter.com Resource meant to help businesses support employees in need
Canada’s gender pay equity strategy likely to stop short of Iceland’s: Experts
Source: hrreporter.com Similar legislation ‘would be a hard pill to swallow’ in Canada By Tara Deschamps
Trudeau announces 2-way investment deal with India worth $1 billion
Source: hrreporter.com Says deal will create more than 5,800 new jobs in Canada By Mia Rabson
New Uber feature to force drivers to take break after 12 straight hours
Source: hrreporter.com Policy requires six-hour break before driving again By Tara Deschamps
Atlantic provinces hope to coax more foreign students to stay after graduation
Source: hrreporter.com Retention more acute in Atlantic Canada than rest of country: Minister
Judge rules ‘vulgar’ slur against reporter was not a public disturbance
Source: hrreporter.com Newfoundland journalist victim in April 2017 incident By Sue Bailey
Use-it-or-lose-it leave for fathers could be in works: Trudeau
Source: hrreporter.com Idea similar to paternity leave policy in Quebec By Jordan Press
British construction industry faces EU worker exodus: Hays
Source: hrreporter.com ‘Less appetite’ for non-British workers to take jobs following Brexit vote By Esha Vaish
Facebook co-founder wants U.S. citizens to have ‘fair shot’ at guaranteed income
Source: hrreporter.com Chris Hughes says efforts needed to counter effects of growing income inequality By Gregory Scruggs
U.K. Supreme Court hears key case on gig economy worker
Source: hrreporter.com Case could affect business models of major firms By Costas Pitas
U.K. bosses hold views from ‘dark ages’ on pregnant women, new mothers: Survey
Source: hrreporter.com ‘We do need to have much more aggressive efforts from government’: Lobbyist By Ana Ionova
Japan’s tax incentive for raising wages may have limited appeal
Source: hrreporter.com Government using corporate tax breaks to encourage wage hikes By Stanley White
U.S. weekly jobless claims rebound from near 45-year lows
Source: hrreporter.com American labour market is near full employment
Spotlight on Engaging a Global Workforce
Source: cpiworld.com Collaboration, agility, transparency, innovation and productivity are the five key challenges facing global companies over the next five […]
CEO optimism hits record high: Surve
Source: hrreporter.com ‘Combination of stable economy, trading opportunities make for strong business outlook’
Salesforce to invest $2.5 billion over 5 years to grow Canadian business
Source: hrreporter.com Interested in expanding international workforce to reach potential customers overseas
Canada sheds 88,000 jobs in January, biggest decline since 2009
Source: hrreporter.com Unemployment rate rises to 5.9 per cent
Premier says minimum wage hike to $15.20 will keep B.C. competitive
Source: hrreporter.com Decision criticized by labour and business groups alike By Linda Givetash
B.C. to raise minimum wage over three years to get to $15.20
Source: hrreporter.com Base pay rate will rise each June until 2021
Workers giving up promotions, parental leave because of Phoenix troubles: PSAC
Source: hrreporter.com ‘Up to a year’ wait time for transfers between departments
RCMP won’t appeal conviction on Labour Code charges related to Moncton shooting
Source: hrreporter.com Failed to provide members with appropriate training, equipment