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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 Crary Read more…  

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 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 68% of surveyed CEOs did not feel adequately prepared for their position, largely due to poor preparation of interpersonal skills.

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 approach this issue’ By David Paddon Read more…  

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 Paddon Read more…  

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 more…

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 By Hina Alam Read more…

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…

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