Canada HR News

In this episode: the latest developments in Canada Post negotiations, rising retail crime across the country, how Canadian businesses are adopting AI, Alberta’s launch of new employment services to better connect job seekers with work, and other topics. Follow us on: X @cadHRnews ; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates. Canada Post is submitting new contract offers to the...

In this episode: Canada’s weakening labour market amid trade uncertainty, Alberta’s $8 million youth hiring incentive, Canada Post workers halting flyer deliveries, workplace happiness trends from ADP Canada, and other topics. Follow us on: X @cadHRnews ; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates. Canada’s labour market weakened in August, with employment falling by 66,000 job...

In this episode: wage increases for federal workers, Google’s request for employees to work 60 hours per week to speed up AI development, federal employees not complying with the government's three-days-per-week office work rule and other topics. Follow us on: X @cadHRnews ; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates. No deal reached between Canada Post and the Union this...

In this episode: Research and Teaching Assistant strike at Concordia University threatening the end of the term, coroners are the first doctors in Ontario to unionize, the reaction of US federal employee to Elon Musk’ email to list weekly accomplishments face the risk of termination and other topics. Follow us on: X @cadHRnews ; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates. Over...

In this episode: layoffs in Canada as the result of US tariffs, a massive data breach at CBSA, AI skills are still not a top priority for recruiters, minimum wage increases and other topics. Follow us on: X @cadHRnews ; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates. Indeed reports very few Canadian job listings mention GenAI-related skills |  GenAI Still Rarely Mentioned in White-...

In this episode: US tariffs that came in effect on February 1 and possible job losses resulting from it, Amazon’s upcoming closure of seven warehouses in Quebec, expansion of Walmart in Canada, a report from Robert Half about fewer professionals in Canada planning to look for other jobs, and other topics. Follow us on: X @cadHRnews ; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates....

In this episode, we’re diving into the latest employment law changes that shaped the workplace in 2024. Joining us is Lesha Van Der Bij , CEO and Co-Founder of Compliance Works , a platform helping companies navigate complex HR legislation across Canada. A lot of changes happened in employment legislation in 2024. From the sick leave policy amendments to new protections for remote workers, enhance...

In this episode: Canada Post strike reaching its 1-month mark, sale of retailer Body Shop to a private equity firm, Alberta canceling its foreign recruitment mission at UAE, and other topics. Follow us on: X @cadHRnews ; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates. Canada Post resumes their operations on December 17  | Canada Post says workers to return Tuesday after labour boar...

In this episode: the rise of unemployment rate in Canada, safety practices during the holiday season, Canadian cities with the best quality of living, and other topics. Follow us on: X @cadHRnews ; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates. Negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) continue as the strike nears the holiday season | Canada...

In this episode, Paul McCarthy, An executive advisor and best-selling author of "The F.I.R.E.D. Leader: Reinventing the Future of Leadership", shares his fascinating journey through leadership, highlighting the challenges and triumphs along the way. We'll dive into Paul's book and explore the essential qualities that he believes are needed for upcoming leaders.  More informatio...

In this episode: Canada Post strike continues, Quebec suspends foreign recruitment missions, employees waste their benefits and are being too honest in the workplace and other topics. Follow us on: X @cadHRnews ; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates. Latest update on Canada Post strike | Canada Post presents union with ’framework’ to reach deal, end strike | Radio-Canada....

In this episode: ongoing strike of the Canada Post workers and its impact on businesses, living wages for BC and Alberta, the The Government of Canada Summer Job grant is now open for application and other topics. Correction to topic 4: The government is proposing that GST/HST be relieved on holiday items from December 14, 2024 , to February 15, 2025. The audio has been updated. Follow us on: X @c...

In this episode: the strikes of port workers and Canada Post employees, reduced demand for seasonal workers in retail, a new free mental health awareness course for organizations and other topics. Follow us on: X @cadHRnews ; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates. Updates on Port of Vancouver and Port of Montreal labour dispute | 1.        2024 Negotiation updates - Mariti...

In this episode: the impact of the lockout of dockworkers at the Port of Montreal, workers in Ontario are owed about 60 million dollars in unpaid wages over the last 7 years, another province is looking into having a job protected leave for long-term illness and other topics. Follow us on: X @cadHRnews ; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates. The lockout of dockworkers at...

In this episode: Canada Post strike, more legislative changes in Ontario, KPMG's report on cybersecurity risks in the workplace and other topics. Follow us on: X @cadHRnews ; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates. Canadian labor trends from early 2024 continued in Q3, with employment gains lagging behind strong population growth |  Canadian Labour Market Q3 2024 Updat...

In this episode: terminations of CRA employees for inappropriately receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) during the COVID-19 pandemic, social media trends that negatively affect employee productivity, workplace news from Iceland and France,  ideas on celebrating Halloween in the workplace and other topics. Follow us on: X @cadHRnews ; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the l...

In this episode: the latest report from Statistics Canada about job market conditions, salary trends from Robert Half, Fishery officers in Nova Scotia refusing to work because of threats to their safety, employees working side hustles on company time and other topics. Follow us on: X @cadHRnews ; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates. Statistics Canada reported last week t...

In this episode: anticipated layoffs at Bell and Air Transat, seasonal hiring at Amazon, top priorities for senior leaders according to the KPMG survey and other topics. Follow us on: X @cadHRnews ; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates. Amazon is hiring 9,000 employees across its Canadian operations network in full-time, part-time and seasonal roles before the holiday sea...

In this episode: further decrease in Canada of international student visas, which province leads retail trade in Canada, Amazon ending their hybrid work and other topics.  Follow us on: X @cadHRnews ; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates. Canada will reduce the number of international student visas by another 10 per cent | Ottawa announces it's further reducing the n...

In this episode: unionization at Walmart, BC Doctors asking for benefits and pension in efforts to attract young medical professionals, body cameras are piloted in Loblaw store,  a bill in Quebec that will change tipping practices in service industry and other topics . Follow us on: X @cadHRnews ; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates. Air Canada announced that it had reac...

In this episode: projected salary increases in 2025, unionization at Walmart, return to the office for federal employees, Molson Coors ending their diversity program and other topics. Follow us on: X @cadHRnews ; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates. Job growth, particularly in the private sector, is in a rut |  Unemployment Rate Slides Up Again in August - The Conference...

In this episode: layoffs at SkiptheDishes, latest research about productivity and reskilling employees, a new job Canadian university that produces the most CEOs in Canada, new role of burnout coaches, and other topics. Follow us on: X @cadHRnews ; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates. About 800 Canadian employees are being laid off by Skip the Dishes and its parent compa...

In this episode, Elena Bobyreva talks to Trey Causey, Head of Responsible AI & Senior Director of Data Science at Indeed, about using AI in hiring. It is becoming clear that HR professionals are staring to take AI very seriously.  According to Zippia , 65% of recruiters currently use AI in the recruitment process. because it reduces workloads, improves search and hiring processes and streamlin...

Dear Listeners! We are taking a break from reporting on HR News until September! Follow us on: - X @cadHRnews and - LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast as we continue posting the news. Have a great summer, Elena Bobyreva If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, send us a message at LinkedIn or X @CadHRNews

In this episode: new employment standards for gig workers in British Columbia, a recent report about Female veterans' unique medical and physical needs that are not being met, more training opportunities for carpenters in Ontario, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates. Follow us on: X @cadHRnews ; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast .  British Columbia has introduced new e...