Canada HR News

In this episode: new jobs on the rise in Canada, continued layoffs in the tech industry, the stigma faced by the workers with long covid symptoms, the latest survey on top workplace trends and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates. Follow us on twitter at Canada Human Resources News (@ cadHRnews) and LinkedIn at Canada HR News Podcast for more updates. The Ontario government will...

In this episode: Blue Monday and how employers can support workers with mental health strategies, 15 top jobs trending in canada for 2023, rising benefit costs, monitoring employee use of social media, upcoming layoffs at McDonald’s and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates. Follow us on twitter at Canada Human Resources News (@ cadHRnews) and LinkedIn at Canada HR News Podcast f...

In this episode: the latest employment numbers from Indeed and Statistics Canada, more job cuts in the tech sector, new bill to restrict child labour in Quebec, CIBC’s overtime settlement and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates. Follow us on twitter at Canada Human Resources News (@ cadHRnews) and LinkedIn at Canada HR News Podcast for more updates. Indeed reports that the Cana...

In this episode: employment updates from Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario, the latest reports from Robert Half about turnover drivers, and from LifeWorks about inclusion in the workplace, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates. Follow us on twitter at Canada Human Resources News (@ cadHRnews) and LinkedIn at Canada HR News Podcast for more updates. Alberta is adding 80 apprentice...

In this episode: provincial employment updates, the report from the Auditor General stating that many employers that received the COVID-19 aid were ineligible for the government benefit, Canadian employees’ ‘HR wish list’ for 2023, protection for journalists working in dangerous zones, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates. Follow us on twitter at Canada Human Resources News...

In this episode: current labour market trends, new work permit rules for low-wage foreign workers, inadequate personal protective equipment for women, inclusion issues in the tech sector, and other topics.  Stay with us to get the latest HR updates. Follow us on twitter at Canada Human Resources News (@ cadHRnews) and LinkedIn at Canada HR News Podcast for more updates. Indeed reports that In Nove...

In this episode: recruitment in healthcare, supporting job applicants with Down Syndrome, steps that employers take to protect workers during flu season, global movement pushing Amazon for better wages, and other topics.  Stay with us to get the latest HR updates. Follow us on twitter at Canada Human Resources News (@ cadHRnews) and LinkedIn at Canada HR News Podcast for more updates. Doctors livi...

In this episode: the latest workplace trends from Indeed and Glassdoor, additional occupations added by Immigration Canada for express entry, developments at Twitter and Amazon, provincial updates and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates. Follow us on twitter at Canada Human Resources News (@ cadHRnews) and LinkedIn at Canada HR News Podcast for more updates. The Hiring and Work...

In this episode:  layoffs affecting Canadian workforce, end of mandatory vaccination policies in some municipalities, expanded workers compensation for firefighters in British Columbia and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates. Follow us on twitter at Canada Human Resources News (@ cadHRnews) and LinkedIn at Canada HR News Podcast for more updates. Layoffs have been a feature of...

In this episode:  seasonal hiring, recruiting nurses from India, one of the most dangerous occupations in Canada and the world, menopause leaves, safety hazards faced by construction workers as the result of the end of daylight savings time and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates. Follow us on twitter at Canada Human Resources News (@ cadHRnews) and LinkedIn at Canada HR News P...

In this episode:  good practices of celebrating Halloween in the workplace, provincial employment updates, research from UBC on men’s mental health and innovative benefit programs  that may help retain workers. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates. Follow us on twitter at Canada Human Resources News (@ cadHRnews) and LinkedIn at Canada HR News Podcast for more updates. When done right, partie...

In this episode:  the state of job postings, provincial employment updates, innovative benefits communication, the latest report from LeanIn and McKinsey about women in the workplace, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates. and other topics. Follow us on twitter at Canada Human Resources News (@ cadHRnews) and LinkedIn at Canada HR News Podcast for more updates. Indeed reports...

In this episode: provincial employment updates, possible strike of 55,000 education workers in Ontario, advances in inclusion practices among Canadian TSX-listed companies, and other topics. Follow us on twitter at Canada Human Resources News (@ cadHRnews) and LinkedIn at Canada HR News Podcast for more updates. The governments of Nunavut and Saskatchewan have introduced new incentives to attract...

In this Thanksgiving episode: labour market trends, #KPMG report on top talent priorities for #Canadian CEOs, provincial announcements related to employment, importance of updating insurance coverage for workers who are driving to the office more than during pandemic, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates. The Conference Board of Canada reports that Employment held steady in...

In this episode: a labour market update, compensation trends, provincial employment announcements, a retirement wave and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates. The Indeed Hiring Lab has published their first Quarterly Canadian Labour Market Update, a recap of developments based on the latest data from Statistics Canada, Indeed, and other sources | Canadian Labour Market Update, T...

In this episode: supporting residents of Atlantic Canada affected by Hurricane Fiona, updates related to compensation and wage increases, the results of the  four-day workweek pilot in the UK, the upcoming National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day that take place on September 30, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates. The Government of Canada has establis...

In this episode: vacancy trends according to Indeed, financial health of employees, how Canada ranks globally for retiree wellbeing, workplace health and safety and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.  August marked a third consecutive slip in Canadian employment, but this time we also had a notable uptick in the unemployment rate. However, total hours worked held steady and l...

Due to the travel and other commitments in the next couple months, I am taking a break from recording the podcast until September. I will continue posting HR news that I find interesting on twitter at Canada Human Resources News (@cadHRnews)   and LinkedIn at Canada HR News Podcast , so you can follow me there.  Wishing you a great summer and I will be back in September! If you would like to be a...

In this episode: the new  Ontario’s right to disconnect policy, new personalized learning for Canada’s Airforce, compensation issues with Canada's men's soccer team, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates. Ontario’s right to disconnect policy for employees came in effect June 3.  | Your guide to the Employment Standards Act: Written policy on disconnecting from work...

In this episode: HR Director by Key Media has revealed its Best Places to Work 2022, support from the Federal Government to create apprenticeship jobs across Canada, new Respectful Workplace Policy for political staff in the Government of Alberta, pride celebrations in June, Tesla’s announcement to stop remote work, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates. On May 30 HR Director...

This episode includes the latest hiring news from Indeed, employment updates from the government of Newfoundland and Labrador, brain drain resulting from Baby Boomers retiring from organizations, high levels of occupational stress and compromised mental health among Canadian parole officers, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates. Indeed reports that total Canadian job posting...

In this Canada HR News episode:  The Government of New Brunswick has a new resource that aims to help newcomers and employers navigate its immigration process.  |  Immigration Navigator service to help newcomers and employers (gnb.ca)   As the workplace evolves, so do workplace hazards. Canadian Occupational Safety magazine recently looked at what new risks that may arise in future. |  The health...

In this Canada HR News episode: Parts of Ontario have been devastated by storms that left people dead and many more without power. HRD Canada recommends some actions that employers can support their workers.  | Ontario storm: How to support your employees through the crisis | HRD Canada (hcamag.com) Strong hiring optimism continues into the third quarter of 2022, according to the latest ManpowerGr...

In this Canada HR News episode: Indeed reports that demand for seasonal workers is up across a range of jobs. |      Seasonal Job Opportunities Boom After Two Cold Years (hiringlab.org)   Implementing HR programs is harder than ever as HR Leaders face challenges related to low employee engagement, staffing shortages and turnover. | Short staffing, employee engagement and high turnover – the demand...

In this Canada HR News episode:  CIBC and RBC banks are improving benefits and compensation for their staff. | CIBC offering gender affirmation coverage, enhancing fertility benefits, paid parental leave | Benefits Canada.com .  RBC is hiking base salaries of some employees by 3% as cost of living soars - National | Globalnews.ca   Starbucks Commits $1 Billion in US employees in Fiscal Year 2022 I...