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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 more…  

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 with mental health disabilities are higher than those of physical related disabilities. The economic burden of mental illness in Canada is estimated to be $51 billion per year and that includes health care costs and lost productivity due to absenteeism and sick leave.

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 Partners International (CPI) helps leaders achieve their goals with an emphasis on providing meaningful executive coaching services that meet the unique circumstances and needs of the organization.  CPI Executive Coaching participants report a 95% satisfaction rate, resulting in highly engaged executives and real-world improvements.

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 day management communicates up to the C-Suite, externally to clients and prospects, across divisions with their peers, and within their own team.  Effective team communication determines success or failure of a group.  Through our executive coaching practice and leadership development programs Career Partners International (CPI) has over thirty years’ experience improving communication among leaders and their teams.  Below are a few examples of poor communication frequently found in struggling teams.

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 this article…

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 article…  

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 article…  

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 more of this article…

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 article…

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 this article…

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 a coach, this practice can be transformational and help a leader ascend to a higher level of performance.  With over thirty years of international coaching experience, Career Partners International (CPI) provides trusted advisors to thousands of executives.  Our team highlights five excellent opportunities to partner with an executive coach:

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