Canada HR News (Elena Bobyreva, MBA, CPHR)

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In today’s episode…. 

1.       In response to the crisis in Ukraine, LifeWorks has opened a free 24/7 hotline to support individuals dealing with the unfolding events: LifeWorks opens mental health support crisis line for those impacted by the events in Ukraine 

2.       Canada is taking immediate measures to support Ukrainians and their families in Canada, including workers: Canada announces additional measures to support Ukraine | Prime Minister of Canada (pm.gc.ca)

3.       In Quebec the mandatory teleworking order is over. The government recommends that businesses promote a hybrid work model. In BC the guidance to work from home is no longer in effect. Current and forthcoming measures in Québec (quebec.ca).

4.       Hiring appetite is ramping up again, according to Indeed Hiring Lab. Canadian Job Postings Through February 18 (hiringlab.org)

5.     Employees and leaders have different views on mental health supports for depression available in the workplace. Workers’ and managers’ perspectives on workplace supports for depression (iwh.on.ca)

6.       The Ontario government plans to introduce new privacy legislation that would require employers to tell their workers if and how they are being monitored electronically. Ontario Requiring Employers to Disclose Electronic Monitoring | Ontario Newsroom 

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In today's episode:
1.       Employers report rise in candidate ghosting: They’re Just Not That Into You: More Than Four in 10 Employers Report Rise in Candidate Ghosting | Robert Half

2.       Global employers are focusing on employee well-being during talent scarcity: https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/global-employers-focusing-on-employee-well-being-during-talent-scarcity-survey

3.       Ontario plans to establish general minimum wage for digital platform workers: Ontario Establishing General Minimum Wage for Digital Platform Workers | Ontario Newsroom 

4.       Ontario plans to mandating naloxone kits in high-risk workplaces. The new measures would improve worker safety and save lives: Ontario Mandating Naloxone Kits in High-Risk Workplaces | Ontario Newsroom

5.       Canadian provinces continue to lift COVID-19 measures: https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-public-health-actions.aspx, https://covid-19.ontario.ca/public-health-measures, https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/newsroom/gnwt-eases-pandemic-restrictions-it-moves-towards-ending-public-health-emergency, https://yukon.ca/en/news/covid-19-public-health-measures-continue-ease     

6.       Canadian Mental Health Association issued a report about impact of COVID-19 on mental health of our population: https://cmha.ca/news-release-round-4-covid-19-research/  

7.       March is celebrated as the Women's History Month in Canada: 2022 International Women’s Day theme - Women and Gender Equality Canada 

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In today's episode:
1. The current crisis in Ukraine may be a triggering event for employees, especially those with connections to the country.  The Ukraine Crisis Has People Rattled. Here's How to Talk About Fear at Work | Inc.com
2. Ontario is planning to improve day job protection for military reservists. Ontario Improving Day Job Protection for Military Reservists | Ontario Newsroom
3. Anxieties about microaggressions rise as in-person work returns. Now there is a tool that can educate individuals and combat those microaggressions. Anxieties about microaggressions rise as in-person work returns | CBC News
4.  The Quebec Court of Appeal recently ruled that banning front-line managers from unionizing unduly infringed on their freedom of association. New labour relations legal landscape on the horizon following Quebec Appeal Court decision - The Lawyer's Daily
5. GM takes new approach to worker diversity as Oshawa production returns. GM takes new approach to worker diversity as Oshawa production returns | CTV News
6.  Lululemon aiming to train all employees in mental-health first aid. Lululemon aiming to train all employees in mental-health first aid | Benefits Canada.com
7. GoodLife Fitness has let go of nearly 500 employees across Canada due to COVID-19 restrictions cutting down on business  GoodLife Fitness Canada lays of 480 instructors | CTV News
8. Tomorrow is March 8, the International Women’s day. This year’s theme is Break the Bias. IWD: IWD 2022 campaign theme: #BreakTheBias (internationalwomensday.com)

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In today's episode:

1.       Foreign interest in Canadian jobs stays strong: Foreign Interest in Canadian Jobs Stays Strong (hiringlab.org)  

2.       The unrealized value of skill vacancies in the Canadian economy rose from $15 billion in 2015 to $25 billion in 2020: Lost Opportunities: Measuring the Unrealized Value of Skill Vacancies in Canada (conferenceboard.ca) 

3.       B.C. to hold consultations on pay transparency legislation: B.C. moves toward pay transparency measures | BC Gov News

4.       Mental-health support is vital to move beyond pandemic, this is the key finding from the survey by the Ontario Association of Social Workers: Survey finds mental-health support vital to move beyond pandemic | Benefits Canada.com

In response to a rise in mental health and substance use concerns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada has created the Wellness Together Canada portal that offers free wellness resources for all Canadians. 

5.       Molson Coors, is one of the early adopters of the gender affirmation program: Molson Coors offering gender affirmation coverage to Canadian employees | Benefits Canada.com 

6.       The union CUPE Air Canada Component representing flight attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge was advised of a company-wide decision to terminate the employment of Members who are not COVID-19 vaccinated and have not been given an exemption: Air Canada Decision Regarding Vaccination Status – Termination – AC Component 

7.       A provincial COVID update:
-. https://bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-lifting-indoor-mask-mandate-friday-vaccine-passport-to-end-in-coming-weeks-1.5813738 - Search (bing.com)
- Ontario to drop most mask mandates on March 21, remaining pandemic rules to lift by end of April | CBC News;
- Current and forthcoming measures in Québec (quebec.ca) 

8.       Some upcoming HR events for you to consider:
- Is your mental health program working? on  March 16
- 2022 CPHR Saskatchewan Virtual Conference - CPHR NL on March 29-30
- BC Yukon HR Conference & Expo 2022 - April 26, 2022 (pheedloop.com)  

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In this Canada HR News episode:
 
1.       The latest jobs numbers from Statistics Canada released Friday point to a heightened activity in Canada’s labour market. The Daily — Labour Force Survey, February 2022 (statcan.gc.ca); February Labour Force Survey - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada

2.       WorkSafeNB has developed a guide and a template to help employers to prepare a communicable disease prevention plan. WorkSafeNB | New guide and template to help employers as COVID-19 restrictions ease

3.       Nova Scotia government workers who refused COVID-19 vaccine can return to work on March 21. COVID-19: N.S. government workers who refused vaccine can return to work | CTV News 

4.       Police and small retailers are preparing for an increase in “gas-and-dash” thefts as gasoline prices across Canada soar.  As gas prices soar, concerns rise about worker safety in 'gas-and-dash' thefts - OHS Canada Magazine 

5.       The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program now includes a new immigration stream to target highly skilled tech talent. Saskatchewan Launches New Pathway Under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program

6.       LinkedIn users now have a tool in their profile to explain gaps in their work history. How to Label Your Gaps on LinkedIn Using New Career Breaks Feature | LinkedIn 

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In this  Canada HR News episode:

1.       Starting June 1, general minimum wage increases in BC will be tied to inflation. The general minimum wage will rise to $15.65 an hour making it the highest in all Canadian provinces. Minimum wage increases tied to inflation support workers, families | BC Gov News

1.       Ontario is making an investment in its provincial nursing workforce. Nurses across health care system will receive up to $5,000 retention payment. Ontario Making Historic Investment in Provincial Nursing Workforce | Ontario Newsroom

2.       The Ontario government is expanding its investment in pre-apprenticeship training to a record $28 million, providing more young people with the training they need to launch careers in the skilled trades.  Ontario Helping More Young People Start Careers in the Skilled Trades | Ontario Newsroom

3.       As COVID-related restrictions are being lifted, many organizations are implementing hybrid approach to bring employees back to the office. We will review three common hybrid work models. Assessing 3 Approaches to Hybrid Work (cmswire.com)

4.       The New Brunswick government launched a free online training platform to help organizations address workplace sexual harassment. Safer Places NB - Positive Conversations that Create Safer Workplaces

5.       COVID-19 provincial update.
- Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Final Public Health Orders in Manitoba to be Lifted Tomorrow (gov.mb.ca);
- Province enters next phase of living with COVID-19 on Monday, March 14 (gnb.ca);
- Protect Yourself - COVID-19 (gov.nl.ca)

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In this News episode:

1.       New job banks open for employers to hire Ukrainian refugees. New job banks open for employers to hire Ukrainians | HRD Canada (hcamag.com) 

2.       Proactive measures an employer can take to minimize liability for an at-home injury. Not returning to the office? Tips to limit work-from-home injury, employer liability - OHS Canada Magazine

3.       More employers start transitioning employees to a four-day workweek. Juno College phasing in a four-day workweek for all employees | Benefits Canada.com

4.       Canadian Paralympic athletes want financial rewards for medals — like Olympians get. Canadian Paralympic athletes want financial rewards for medals — like Olympians get | Globalnews.ca

5.       As of April 1 fully vaccinated travellers will no longer need to provide a pre-entry COVID-19 test result to enter Canada by air, land or water. Government of Canada will remove pre-entry test requirement for fully vaccinated travellers on April 1 - Canada.ca

6.       As COVID-19 lingers, Majority of Canadians are in favour of proof of vaccination, masking requirements, according to the recent poll. Majority of Canadians in favour of proof of vaccination, masking requirements: report | Canadian Occupational Safety (thesafetymag.com)

7.       Upcoming HR events that you may find interesting:
- Learning & Development Summit Canada 2022 (learndev.ca)
- HR Mental Health Canada 2022
- World Diversity in Leadership Conference 2022 (diversityconference.ca) 

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For the latest HR news follow us at @cadHRnews. In today's episode:

1. Canadian job postings hit a new high: Canadian Job Postings Through March 18: Postings Hit a New High (hiringlab.org) 
2. The concept of a “workcation,” isn’t new to corporate Canada, but it has seen renewed interest from both employees and employers since the start of the pandemic:        Canadian employees taking more 'workcations' to improve work-life balance | Benefits Canada.com 
3. After two years of office spaces sitting empty, many companies are eager to call employees back for good: More Than Half of Workers in Canada Would Rather Quit Than Return to the Office Full Time, Robert Half Research Shows | Robert Half
4. Last year in B.C., WorkSafeBC received more than 3,400 enquiries related to bullying and harassment : Preventing bullying and harassment in the workplace a priority for WorkSafeBC in 2022 | WorkSafeBC
5. British Columbia has introduced legislation designed to help keep workers safe from asbestos:  B.C. proposes new asbestos abatement requirements under Workers Compensation Act | WorkSafeBC
6. The Government of Nova Scotia will soon expand workplace injury insurance for fire fighters to cover more types of cancer and heart attacks. Heart Attacks, More Cancers Added to Firefighters’ Insurance Coverage - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada 
7. Ontario is investing $59.5 million over the next three years to further establish micro-credentials. Ontario Expands Financial Assistance to Include Micro-credentials | Ontario Newsroom; Microcredentials are surging in popularity, but how should they be shaped? (irpp.org) 

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In this HR News episode:

1.       Employers lower their criteria to find much-needed talent. Want to apply for a job but worried you won’t be considered because you don’t meet all the criteria? (expresspros.com) 

2.       truck-driving industry is experiencing a labour shortage across the country. 'Our industry is struggling': Canada facing trucker shortage, say labour experts (citynews.ca) 

3.       Capterra‘s latest survey reveals that 75% of participants believe that it’s a priority for their companies to address mental health problems in the workplace. Mental health in the workplace: Do employees feel prioritized? (capterra.ca) 

4.       Ontario Premier says 'no plans' to reimpose restrictions despite threat of new wave. Canadian Occupational Safety (thesafetymag.com) 

5.       B.C. temporary foreign workers abused by employers, agents. B.C. temporary foreign workers abused by employers, agents: Report | Canadian Occupational Safety (thesafetymag.com)

6.       The demand for roles such as data scientists, data architects and data engineers is high, but their skill sets remain in short supply. How to attract and retain data & analytics talent - IT World Canada 

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In this Canada HR News episode:

1. The government of British Columbia has introduced amendments to its paid sick leave to further protect employees and simplify it for businesses. Province simplifying, strengthening paid sick leave | BC Gov News
2. The new report from Western University shows harassment, violence still pervasive in Canadian workplaces. National survey reports widespread harassment and violence in workplaces | Canadian Labour Congress 
3. Gymnastics Canada supports gymnasts' request for an investigation to oversee the complaints  Gymnastics Canada says it supports independent probe of athlete abuse - National | Globalnews.ca
4. Alberta is making it easier for people to receive mental health treatment virtually. Alberta billing changes expand access to virtual mental health care - OHS Canada Magazine
5. Canadian Underwriter publication conducted a poll to ask Canadian Property insurance and casualty insurance professionals how they feel about COVID safety in their offices. How Canada's P&C industry feels about COVID safety in their offices (canadianunderwriter.ca)
6.  According to a recent report by Deloitte Canada and auticon Canada, employers need to do more to understand neurodiversity, reduce barriers to employment for those with autism .      Deloitte Canada

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In this Canada HR News episode:

1.     A group representing 150 of Canada’s fastest growing and most promising technology companies wants the federal government to pilot a new visa stream allowing high-skilled tech workers to enter the country without a job offer.  CCI’s Talent & Skills Strategy. Remote work has completely changed the… | by Council of Canadian Innovators | Mar, 2022 | Medium

2. Canada is offering temporary Settlement Program services to help Ukrainian newcomers settle in their new communities.  Canada expands settlement support for Ukrainians coming to Canada - Canada.ca

3. #GetReal about how to  help is the key message of the upcoming Mental Health week that takes place  from May 2 to 8. CMHA Mental Health Week - Canadian Mental Health Association

4.  The Globe and Mail published the gender diversity report on the largest companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange.  How corporate Canada fares when it comes to gender diversity - The Globe and Mail

5. With restrictions being lifted, federal departments have different plans to return their employees to the office. How federal return-to-workplace plans differ by department | CBC News

6. Direct managers can help employees observing Ramadan feel supported and team members are considerate. Ramadan: How can HR support fasting employees? | HRD Canada (hcamag.com) 

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In this Canada HR News episode:

1.       Canada’s top small & medium employers 2022 have been announced by MediaCorp, and these organizations show notable agility in adapting to change. sme-release.pdf (canadastop100.com)

2.       The Yukon government is extending its pilot Indigenous hiring program. Indigenous hiring preference initiative extended | Government of Yukon

3.       Ontario expands job access to arriving Ukrainians. Province Helping Ukrainians Find Jobs in Ontario | Ontario Newsroom

4.       The BC government to allow a single-step process for workers to unionize. Single-step certification will protect right to join a union | BC Gov News

5.       Teamsters Canada revives union drive at an Amazon warehouse near Edmonton after the union victory in U.S. Amazon faces Teamsters union drive at nine Canadian sites, including Nisku, Alta. | CTV News

6.       Quebec, P.E.I. extend mask mandates to prevent spread of COVID-19. Quebec, P.E.I. extend mask mandates to prevent spread of COVID-19 - OHS Canada MagazineOHS Canada Magazine

7.       Québec employers are obligated to put in place an interim plan in matters of occupational health and safety, effective April 6, 2022.  Reminder to Québec employers: Obligation to put in place an interim plan in matters of occupational health and safety, effective April 6, 2022 | Canada in Focus

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In this Canada HR News episode:

Recruitment: 

• Indeed reports that Canadian employment continues to blow past its pre-pandemic level. | Canadian Employment Continues to Blow Past Its Pre-Pandemic Level (hiringlab.org) 
• The Conference Board reports that in March the Canadian labour market added 73,000 jobs. | Unemployment rate reaches record low in March (conferenceboard.ca)  

Health and Safety

• Ontario has passed its new workplace legislation that contains significant health and safety revisions. | OHS fines in Ontario skyrocket, naloxone kits being mandated under new law - OHS Canada MagazineOHS Canada Magazine 
• CCOHS offers scholarships for women in occupational health and safety. | Federal, Saskatchewan governments increasing awareness on safety in the workplace | Canadian Occupational Safety (thesafetymag.com)

Return to the Office

•  Canada’s office vacancy rate hits a record 16.3%. | Canada office vacancy rate climbs as Omicron wave delays return | Financial Post 

Compensation

• Canadian employers are increasing salary for current staff to help close wage gaps between new hires and more tenured staff. | 69 Per Cent of Canadian Companies Have Experienced Pay Compression in the Last 12 Months, Robert Half Research Finds | Robert Half

Gender diversity

•   A study from McMaster has found that Canadian health-care leadership teams have achieved gender parity, but still lack racial diversity.  | Canadian health-care leadership shows gender parity – Brighter World (mcmaster.ca)

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In this Canada HR News episode:

Recruitment 

• According to latest retail industry survey from Deloitte Canada, competition for retail workers is one of the top concerns, and it is about to heat up even further over the next 12 months. | 2022 Canadian retail outlook - Focus on customers, brand, and agility vital to retail success (deloitte.com)
• Natural resources companies are also struggling to attract, talent, specifically Gen Z, reports BDO. |  Natural Resources Industry Falling Behind in Attracting Next Generation of Canadian Talent, According to BDO Canada Report (yahoo.com)

Office vacancy  

• The federal government is thinking of converting some downtown Ottawa office buildings into housing as thousands of public servants continue to work from home. | Mona Fortier: Treasury Board president says 'hybrid work is here to stay' | CTV News

Wellness

• An unprecedented number of public service executives are burned out and looking for demotions after working flat-out to manage crisis after crisis since the pandemic hit. |  Some public service executives ‘burned out’ by crisis management (irpp.org) 

Workplace diversity

• The Canadian Football League (CFL) has launched the Diversity in Football Program. |  CFL launches Diversity in Football program - CFL.ca  Application form: Diversity In Football - CFL.ca
• Key takeaways from Canada's Best Diversity Employers. | Listening to employees a top priority for Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2022 by Mediacorp - The Globe and Mail

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In this Canada HR News episode:

Recruitment and neurodiversity

• CBC News reports that only 1 in 3 people with autism are employed. But many more of those on the spectrum want to work. | Canada needs workers — so why aren't more companies hiring the neurodivergent? | CBC News 
• According to Reuters, Canada's biggest banks started fiscal 2022 on a hiring spree. |        Canadian banks go on hiring spree, defying tight labour market, inflation | Reuters

COVID-19 updates

• Ontario hospitals grapple with staffing pressures from the latest wave of COVID-19 cases. |  Ontario hospitals grapple with COVID-19 related absences | CityNews Toronto
• Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Program will be extended until May 7, 2022. | Paid Sick Leave Program Extended Until May 7 - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada

Diversity

• Alberta correctional officers are no longer required to be clean shaven. | Alberta correctional officers no longer required to be clean shaven | Globalnews.ca; Job posting requirements abolished | alberta.ca 

Remote work

• 92 % of business executives in the U.S. think employees who are frequently on mute or don't turn on their camera during virtual meetings probably don't have a long-term future at their company.  |  Vyopta Survey Reveals 92% of Execs Don't See Long-Term Future for Off-Camera Employees - Vyopta

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In this Canada HR News episode:

• To meet the increasing demand for nurses in British Columbia, the Province is making it easier for eligible internationally educated nurses (IENs) to enter the province’s health system so they can support British Columbians’ health-care needs sooner. |  Supporting international nurses into B.C.’s health system | BC Gov News
• As part of the program called Alberta at Work, the government will invest $600 million into meeting the needs of the Alberta’s labour market.  | A path forward to support Alberta’s workforce | Un plan d’action pour appuyer la main-d’œuvre albertaine | alberta.ca
• Alberta’s government will provide support to assist Ukrainian citizens arriving in the province with employment, education and health care. | Helping Ukrainians settle in Alberta | alberta.ca
• The government of Manitoba has opened the first of two intake periods for the 2022-23 Canada–Manitoba Job Grant, with a total budget of $10 million, to support Manitoba’s workforce training needs. | Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Manitoba Government Commits $10 Million for Canada-Manitoba Job Grant to Address Workforce Training Needs 
• The Ontario government and the WSIB are partnering to launch the first-ever review of the province’s occupational illness system.  |  Ontario reviewing occupational illnesses to find, fix roadblocks - OHS Canada Magazine 
• CBC reports that a new survey suggests almost 20% of Canadian businesses do not offer safety and orientation programs that are legally required for new workers in much of the country. | 1 in 5 Canadian workplaces have no safety programs for new workers, survey suggests | CBC News
• More and more safety professionals believe workplace first aid should include mental health. Mental Health First Aid training is provided by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. | What is mental health first aid and why should employers invest in it? | Canadian Occupational Safety (thesafetymag.com)

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In this Canada HR News episode:

• The Institute du Québec's study sheds light on how the pandemic affected Quebec's labour force and the actions the province is taking to address labour shortages. | Quebec needs more workers to fill job vacancies: report | Canada Immigration News (cicnews.com) 
• The Township of Springwater in Ontario is piloting a four-day work-week for 5 months beginning today. Municipal office hours are being extended to make up for the lost day. | Springwater Township launching 4-day work-week pilot for staff | CTV News 
• The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba is returning a $37-million surplus to provide financial relief to eligible employers in the province. | Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba Returns $37-Million Surplus to Provide Financial Relief to Employers (gov.mb.ca)
• To recognize the pain and grief felt by parents who lose an unborn child, Albertans experiencing a miscarriage or stillbirth would be able to take unpaid bereavement leave. |  More job protection in times of need | alberta.ca
• The latest survey from LifeWorks reveals that 28 per cent of Canadians struggle with disconnecting after regular work hours and this group displays a mental health score nearly nine points below the national average. | More than one-quarter of Canadians are unable to disconnect after work hours | LifeWorks 
• United Way British Columbia and CUPE Local 1760 have agreed to increase extended health coverage to a combined maximum of $1,200 per year per person for accessing psychologists, registered clinical counsellors, social workers, and online cognitive behavioural therapists. | CUPE 1760, United Way BC improve mental health coverage and convert multiple precarious jobs to regular status – CUPE BC

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In this Canada HR News episode:

1.  Indeed reports that total Canadian job postings on the Indeed platform were up 71% on April 22. The pace of postings growth has cooled from a strong pace in February and March. | Canadian Job Postings Through April 22 (hiringlab.org) 
2. In Ontario there are currently more than 300,000 jobs going unfilled. The provincial` government is investing an additional $15.1 million over three years to improve and expand the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).  | Ontario Attracting More Skilled Newcomers to Strengthen Economy | Ontario Newsroom
3. The Government of Nova Scotia has engaged the YMCA as a community partner to help provide information to Ukrainians who want to connect with employers and community.  | Nova Scotia Enhances Support for Ukrainians - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada
4. Canada is the first country to collect and publish data on gender diversity from a national census. One in 300 people in Canada aged 15 and older reported being transgender or non-binary.  | The Daily — Canada is the first country to provide census data on transgender and non-binary people (statcan.gc.ca) 
5. Canada experienced another record-setting year for antisemitic incidents in 2021. |        Record-setting year for antisemitism in Canada, B’nai Brith Canada audit finds | Globalnews.ca
6. Ryerson university is launching Master of Science in Occupational and Public Health this fall. | University to launch master of science in occupational and public health this fall - News and Events - Ryerson University 

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In this Canada HR News episode:

1. As Canada’s unemployment rate hits record lows, employers promote their vacancies to young Canadians. Canada’s Summer Job Bank is now open on the government website. | Youth - Job Bank
2. The Canadian military says more than 1,300 service members applied for an exemption from the military’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. | Nearly 1,000 CAF members denied exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandate - National | Globalnews.ca 
3. LifeWorks Financial Wellbeing Index™ reveals 30 per cent of Canadians believe their employer pension plan will be the primary source of retirement income. | Two-thirds of Canadians are questioning how much retirement savings they will need | LifeWorks
4. Pfizer Canada has announced that it has been recognized with a gold level gender parity certification by Women in Governance (WiG). | 1.       Pfizer Canada Achieves Women in Governance Parity Certification | Pfizer Canada
5. WorkSafeBC has introduced a new online application for employer incident investigation reports. | Incident investigation reports can now be completed online | WorkSafeBC
6. 71st annual Mental Health Awareness Week, happening May 2-8.  It is intended to raise awareness not only of mental health, but mental illness, recovery, and wellness. |       CMHA Mental Health Week - Canadian Mental Health Association

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In this Canada HR News episode:

1. Quebec’s interim public health director says the province’s COVID-19 mask mandate for indoor public spaces will end on May 14.  |  Quebec to lift indoor mask mandate on May 14 | CBC News
2. Canada Post union loses arbitration case on mandatory vaccines, which 1,200 workers refused. | Canada Post union loses arbitration case on mandatory vaccines | CTV News
3. A unionization campaign is underway at an Amazon warehouse in Montreal | Union drive in full swing at Amazon warehouse in Montreal | CBC News
4. Nova Scotia is committed to harmonizing its training and workplace first aid kit requirements based on new Canadian Standards Association (CSA) criteria. | 1.       Amendments to First Aid Requirements - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada 
5. Best Buy Canada Ltd. is making its remote working model permanent for its 1,200 corporate office workers. | Best Buy adopting remote working-first approach for corporate staff | Benefits Canada.com

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In this Canada HR News episode:

1. The Conference Board of Canada reports that Employment made minimal gains in April in a sign that the Canadian economy is at full employment. | Labour Market Runs Out of Steam as Workers Become Increasingly Hard to Find (conferenceboard.ca) 
2. Manitoba has become an official partner with Pride at Work Canada. |  Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Manitoba Government Announces Partnership with Pride at Work Canada 
3. Manitoba is about to become the province offering the lowest minimum wage in Canada. | Manitoba will have lowest minimum wage in Canada this October after Sask.'s hike to $13/hr | CBC News
4. A union representing more than 3,000 Quebec paramedics has reached an agreement in principle with the Quebec government. | 3,000 paramedics reach agreement in principle with government | CTV News 
5. The Montreal Firefighters Association is calling on the Quebec government to expand cancer coverage for firefighters. | Group wants Quebec government's action on cancer coverage for firefighters | Canadian Occupational Safety (thesafetymag.com) 
6. 121 active and retired Canadian boxers sent an open letter to Sport Canada writing that Boxing Canada has cultivated a toxic culture of fear and silence.  | More than 100 Canadian boxers call for resignation of high-performance director | CBC Sports

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In this Canada HR News episode:

1.  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 
2. Starbucks Commits $1 Billion in US employees in Fiscal Year 2022 Investments to Uplift Starbucks Partners as unionization spreads. | Starbucks announces $1 billion investment in US employees as unionization efforts spread (yahoo.com).  Starbucks Commits $1 Billion in FY22 Investments to Uplift Starbucks Partners and the Store Experience 
3. Burnout is a growing issue for many workers, including those who have flexible schedules, new research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half shows. | Almost 4 in 10 Canadian Workers Report Increased Burnout, Robert Half Research Shows | Robert Half
4. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on workers’ compensation boards (WCBs) across Canada to rebate surplus funds back to small business owners. | Canada’s Workers' Compensation Boards should return over $5 billion in excess funds | CFIB (cfib-fcei.ca)
5. May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. It is an opportunity for us to learn more about the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian heritage who, throughout our history, have done so much to make Canada the country we know and love. | May is Asian Heritage Month - Canada.ca

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In this Canada HR News episode:

1. Indeed reports that demand for seasonal workers is up across a range of jobs. |     Seasonal Job Opportunities Boom After Two Cold Years (hiringlab.org) 
2. 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 demands on shift work leaders piling up, details new Ento survey
3. Employees and partners of KPMG Canada can work remotely outside of their home province for up to 8 weeks/ year, of which a maximum of 4 weeks can be outside Canada. | KPMG launches 'roam' program | Canadian HR Reporter 
4. Faced with a major labour shortage, Quebec wants to rely more on foreign workers to meet their staffing needs, and government wants to provide them with better supervision and support. | Expanded squad aims to better protect rights of Quebec's temporary foreign workers | CTV News 
5. The Alberta Disability Workers Association says the industry is facing a staffing crisis, and it has launched a campaign calling on the provincial government to take action. |       ‘Staffing crisis’: Advocates say Alberta disability workers leaving jobs because of low wages | Globalnews.ca
6. U.S. Soccer Federation, women’s and men’s national team unions agree to historic collective bargaining agreements to achieve equal pay through identical economic terms. | U.S. Soccer Federation, Women’s And Men’s National Team Unions Agree To Historic Collective Bargaining Agreements (ussoccer.com)

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In this Canada HR News episode:

1. 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)
2. Strong hiring optimism continues into the third quarter of 2022, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. | PowerPoint Presentation (manpowergroup.ca)
3. The Conference Board of Canada continues to report higher prices. With inflation at 6.8 per cent, the highest since January 1991, affordability remains a key concern for consumers and workers.  | Consumers Feel the Pinch of Higher Prices (conferenceboard.ca) 
4. LifeWorks released its monthly Mental Health Index™ that showed that Canadians are expressing more stress sensitivity concerns about themselves and their colleagues, compared to pre-pandemic. | Nearly half of Canadians are more sensitive to stress than before the pandemic | LifeWorks
5. Benefits Canada described the program of Capital One Canada that supports employee wellbeing through learning and development. | Capital One Canada fostering employee well-being through learning, development | Benefits Canada.com
6. CPA Canada summarizes actions that Canada’s accounting firms such as KPMG, PwC, EY, and Deloitte take to expand their disability workplace policies, support networks and recruitment efforts. | ‘Having differing abilities is an advantage and what we are looking for’ (cpacanada.ca) 

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In this Canada HR News episode:

1.  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) 
2. 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 and safety risks of tomorrow | Canadian Occupational Safety (thesafetymag.com) 
3. A new report finds Canadian journalists experience alarming levels of work-related stress and trauma. | Canadian journalists facing ‘alarming’ levels of mental health struggles: report - National | Globalnews.ca ;  TakingCare_EN (squarespace.com)
4. Employees of five Starbucks locations in Lethbridge have filed an application for a union certification vote with the Alberta Labour Relations Board. | Starbucks workers in Lethbridge make efforts to unionize | CBC News 
5. A new survey from RBC Future Launch and Youthful Cities shows that young people live in a monthly deficit position in Canadian cities. | Real Affordability Index 2022 - Youthful Cities

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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.

1. Indeed reports that total Canadian job postings on Indeed were up 72% on May 20, 2022 compared to their pre-pandemic level, up marginally from a month earlier.  | Canadian Job Postings Through May 20: Plateauing at a High Level (hiringlab.org) 
2. COVID-19 Vaccine Regulations in Newfoundland and Labrador, will be suspended as of June 1, 2022.   The Government has also announced the suspension of the mandatory vaccination policy for public service employees on June 1.  | COVID-19 Regulations Suspended as of June 1, 2022 - News Releases (gov.nl.ca) 
3. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador released the report from the Minimum Wage Review Committee.  | Provincial Government Releases Minimum Wage Review Committee Report - News Releases 
4. Pension and retirement plan members in Saskatchewan can now designate beneficiaries through electronic means  | Saskatchewan permitting electronic naming of beneficiaries for pensions, retirement plans | Benefits Canada.com 
5. A recent survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals found many Canadian companies are not taking adequate steps to ensure the knowledge and skills of retiring senior employees are being passed on. | https://bit.ly/3LY0Zvy 
6. The Canada-wide Union of Safety and Justice Employees' report on the mental health and wellbeing Canadian parole officers highlights that hundreds of federal parole officers who supervise Canada’s highest risk offenders are experiencing untenable levels of occupational stress and, by extension, compromised mental health. | https://bit.ly/3avAT6f 

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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.

1. On May 30 HR Director revealed its Best Places to Work 2022,  Canadian organizations that went above and beyond in helping their people through the COVID chaos.  | Best Places to Work 2022 | HRD Canada (hcamag.com)
2. The federal government is announcing nearly $247 million to help create more than 25,000 apprenticeship positions in the skilled trades across Canada. | Feds announce $247M for 25,000 apprenticeship positions | CTV News 
3. A new Respectful Workplace Policy for political staff in the Government of Alberta has been released after a comprehensive review of human resources policies.  | Premier’s Office releases Respectful Workplace Policy | alberta.ca
4. Employers announces new initiatives in celebration of Pride month, to foster greater opportunities and advance inclusion and belonging of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. | Scotiabank marks Pride Month with new initiatives to foster opportunities for LGBT+ communities (newswire.ca) ; Scotiabank Pride: Supporting LGBT+ Community | Scotiabank Canada
5. According to WorkSafeBC in 2021 over 7,000 young workers were injured on the job in BC. | Last year, over 7,000 young workers were injured on the job | WorkSafeBC
6. Ottawa has been ranked in 7th place behind Geneva for workplace balance. | Work-Life Balance: Best Cities Worldwide in 2021 | Kisi (getkisi.com)
7. Elon Musk has requested that all Tesla employees stop remote work and come back to the office for 40+ hours per week or they will be let go. | Elon Musk asks all Tesla employees to come back to the office or quit - Electrek 

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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.

1. 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 | Ontario.ca
2. The training of Canada’s next generation of pilots is being personalized. | Why personalized learning is on the horizon for Canada’s Air Force | Ottawa Business Journal (obj.ca)
3. Canada's men's soccer team is back to training, but the players say there's still work to be done on reaching a new deal with the sport's national governing body. | Canada's men's soccer team resumes training, will play Curaçao on Thursday | CBC Sports 
4. A chartered flight arrived in New Brunswick on June 7, carrying 170 Ukrainians who are fleeing the conflict in their home country. | Ukrainian nationals arriving in New Brunswick (gnb.ca)
5. June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. | National Indigenous History Month (rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca) 
6. Apple Inc. is increasing its compensation package and giving its U.S. retail employees a pay increase of 10 per cent or more to help them combat inflation and stave off a push to unionize across many of its stores. | Apple, Microsoft boosting employee compensation amid inflation, tight labour market | Benefits Canada.com

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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!

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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. 

1. 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 layoffs were not elevated during the month | August Labour Force Survey: Another Decline (hiringlab.org)
2. LifeWorks reports that 29%of Canadians are concerned about their ability to cover basic living expenses | More than one-quarter of Canadians are concerned about their ability to cover basic living expenses
3. Canada ranks No. 15 among developed nations for retiree well-being, down from No. 10 in 2021, according to Natixis Investment Managers’ annual global retirement index |        2022 Global Retirement Index (natixis.com)
4. The Government of Manitoba undertakes a review of the Workplace Safety and Health Act to ensure the province’s workplaces are safe and healthy. Employees in Manitoba are invited to submit their feedback through an open proposal process before November 30th | Workplace Safety and Health Act Review | EngageMB
5. Construction Safety Nova Scotia is helping employers address the issue of suicide in the industry | Construction Safety Nova Scotia reminding construction companies about Suicide Prevention Month
6. Shopify Inc. is changing its compensation practices to let staff decide how much of their pay will be cash versus equity | Shopify to launch ‘Flex Comp’ software, giving employees choice in mix of cash and equity paid - The Globe and Mail

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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.

1. The Government of Canada has established a program with the Canadian Red Cross to support residents in Atlantic provinces impacted by the Hurrican Fiona and will match donations Canadians and corporations make for the next 30 days | Government of Canada and Canadian Red Cross establish donation-matching program to support Canadians impacted by Hurricane Fiona - Canada.ca 
2. An update from the conference Board of Canada on the Consumer Price Index and wage increases | Headline and Core Inflation Drop, but Remain Too High for Comfort (conferenceboard.ca)
3. The P.E.I. government announced two increases to the minimum wage that will be implemented over the next year | Prince Edward Island will see 2 increases to minimum wage in 2023 | CBC News 
4. LifeWorks released its 40th annual Salary Projection Survey. The findings revealed much higher Canadian base salaries than initially projected | Canadian salaries exceeded 2022 projections and expected to grow 3.93 per cent in 2023, marking a second year of significant increases | LifeWorks 
5. Total drug costs grew to $2 billion in 2021, rising steadily from $1.4 billion in 2017, according to Green Shield Canada’s annual drug trends report | Total drug costs, claimants up in 2021: report | Benefits Canada.com 
6. Four-day workweek pilot garners impressive results. 78% of 70 companies participating in the 6-month 4-day work week pilot in the UK cite 'seamless' transition, improved productivity and cost savings | Four-day workweek pilot garners impressive results | HRD Canada (hcamag.com) 
7. Microsoft's latest Work Trend Index indicates a divide between employees and employers about hybrid work | Hybrid Work Is Just Work. Are We Doing It Wrong? (microsoft.com) 
8. September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Canada.ca; resources can be found here: Commemorative promotional resources (rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca) 

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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.

1. 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, Third Quarter 2022: Momentum Is Cooling (hiringlab.org)
2. 2023 Salary Guide From Robert Half reveals how employers are stepping up pay, perks and benefits to win over talent | Canadian Workers Share Salary Expectations and Priorities in Today’s Job Market (roberthalf.ca)
3. The Ontario government is moves forward with plans to expand benefits like health, dental, prescription drug and vision care to more workers who need coverage, and they are  seeking public feedback | Ontario Preparing to Expand Health and Benefits Coverage | Ontario Newsroom ; link to the survey: Consultation: Portable benefits program | ontario.ca 
4. In Ontario, a reminder to employers that employ 25 or more employees after Oct. 11, that they  must have a written policy in place detailing their electronic monitoring of employees | Written policy on electronic monitoring of employees | Your guide to the Employment Standards Act | ontario.ca
5. The Government of Alberta adds $750 million to healthcare to help recruit and retain doctors, support rural and remote programming and expand capacity across the system | Province and physicians reach milestone agreement | alberta.ca 
6. British Columbia launches a health human resources strategy to optimize the health system, expand training and further improve recruitment and retention |  New health workforce strategy improves access to health care, puts people first | BC Gov News
7. Population in Saskatchewan grew by 6,465 people in Q2 of 2022. This is the largest jump in a single quarter since Statistics Canada started releasing quarterly population counts in 1971 | Largest Quarterly Population Increase Ever Recorded in Saskatchewan | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan
8. Canada is facing the “great retirement” as the Boomers make their exit from the workforce | A Grey Tsunami: Canada’s great retirement wave | The Monitor (monitormag.ca) 

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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.

1. The Conference Board of Canada reports that Employment held steady in September, following three consecutive months of decline | Tepid September Job Numbers Cap Off a Sluggish Third Quarter (conferenceboard.ca) 
2. International students who are in Canada and who have off-campus work authorization on their study permit will not be restricted by the 20-hour-per-week rule |  International students to help address Canada’s labour shortage - Canada.ca
3. KPMG Canada: majority of CEOs are on board for the work-from-anywhere revolution – at least, for now. 65% percent agree that current hybrid/remote work models have had a positive impact on productivity, collaboration, and innovation | 2022 CEO Outlook – Canadian insights - KPMG Canada (home.kpmg) 
4. The Government of Canada invests $1.2 million in mental health support for long-term care frontline workers and essential service providers | Government of Canada invests $1.2 million in mental health support for long-term care frontline workers and essential service providers - Canada.ca
5. Ontario Public Service Employees Union has ratified a three-year collective agreement that includes a new mental-health benefit, coverage for medical cannabis and an enhanced bereavement leave |  Full-Time College Support Staff Reach Tentative Agreement – Detailed Breakdown – OPSEU SEFPO 
6. Canadians are driving to work again but they may not be telling their insurers |      Canadians are driving to work again but are they telling their insurers? | Insurance Business Canada (insurancebusinessmag.com)
7. Nova Scotia’s thriving film and video industry will benefit from the provincial program that helps attract and retain young, skilled workers | Program Expands to Attract and Retain Young, Skilled Film and Video Workers - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada 
8. The Province of Alberta and the Philippines have signed an memorandum of understanding to assist in the recruitment of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses |  Agreement aims to bring more nurses to Alberta | alberta.ca
9. BC is leading Canada in employment growth, gaining 33,000 total jobs in September. The unemployment rate remains one of the lowest in the country at 4.3%, the lowest it's been since May 2019 | Minister's statement on September’s Labour Force Survey results | BC Gov News 

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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.

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1. The governments of Nunavut and Saskatchewan have introduced new incentives to attract healthcare professionals and address staffing challenges | Province and territory announce incentives to boost recruitment | HRD Canada (hcamag.com)
2. Nova Scotia is also taking creative steps towards retaining family doctors. The government is offering office space at no cost to four family physicians | Nova Scotia to provide office space for some doctors as recruiting incentive - CityNews Halifax
3. About 55,000 education workers in Ontario, such as custodians, early childhood educators and administration staff, will be in a legal strike position as of Nov. 3 | Ontario education workers will be in legal strike position in 17 days, CUPE says | CBC News 
4. The Nova Scotia government has proposed changes to the Labour Standards Code to provide an unpaid leave of absence of up to five consecutive working days for a pregnancy which does not result in a live birth, or an unpaid leave of up to 16 weeks if a pregnancy ends after the 19th week | N.S. government proposing leave from work for those who experience ‘end of pregnancy’ | Globalnews.ca 
5. The audit by Charron Human Resources reveals that employees at the Montreal call centre for Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reported having little time between calls, insufficient training, limited career development and a "strict" evaluation process that leaves them feeling "anxious and fearful." | External audit describes 'anxious and fearful' employees at immigration call centre | CBC News 
6. The law firm Osler has published their 8th annual report on diversity disclosure 
   practices in Canada | Report: 2022 Diversity Disclosure Practices – Diversity and leadership at Canadian public companies (osler.com) 
7. The Government of Canada has launched an extensive online resource designed for Canadian organizations looking to adopt better equity and diversity practices to support the 30-50 challenge | WhatWorksToolkit – 5030 Challenge 

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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.

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1. Indeed reports that after sliding 8% between May and September, Canadian job postings have remained stable since, standing 60% above their pre-pandemic level | Canadian Job Postings Through October 14: Stable Start to Q4 (hiringlab.org)
2. The Government of Canada is introducing legislation by the end of 2023 to prohibit the use of replacement workers in federally regulated workplaces during a strike or lockout | Minister O’Regan launches consultations to improve the collective bargaining process  - Canada.ca
3. Prince Edward Island provides assistance to businesses and self-employed individuals affected by the Hurricane Fiona | Wage Rebate for Impacted Workers - Fiona Response | Government of Prince Edward Island 
4. WSIB 2023 average premium rate for Ontario businesses is the lowest it has been in more than 20 years | 2023 premium rates | WSIB
5. Newfoundland and Labrador is considering Pay Equity and Pay Transparency Legislation | Provincial Government Announces Pay Equity and Pay Transparency Legislation - News Releases
6. TD Bank Group has received award for their innovative and engaging benefits communication strategy | TD Bank Group awarded for innovative benefits plan communications | Benefits Canada.com
7. Capital One Canada is supporting employee well-being by providing six months of protected leave to volunteer, travel or take time with family | Capital One using leave programs to support employee mental health, well-being | Benefits Canada.com
8. The report from LeanIn and McKinsey on Women in the Workplace | Women in the Workplace | McKinsey
9. Federally-funded program at Seneca helps women achieve their ambitions | Career HERizons offering free career support and training designed for women - Seneca, Toronto, Canada (senecacollege.ca) 

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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.

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1. When done right, parties in the workplace can be uplifting and positive. However, without proper guidelines and communication, Halloween can become a nightmare | How to address Halloween costume etiquette in the workplace (usatoday.com)
2. Canadian Union of Public Employees in Ontario, which represents 55,000 education workers in the province, announced that it was giving the required five days' notice to start a full strike on Friday. November 4 | Ontario to legislate education workers back to work | CTV News 
3. The Government of British Columbia is launching a series of regional in-person roundtables to hear directly from gig workers about their jobs and working conditions | Gig workers invited to engagement sessions about employment standards | BC Gov News 
4. British Columbia is also taking steps to build safer workplaces for health-care workers and patients by introducing a new security model across all health authorities | 320 protection services officers will support safer workplaces for health-care workers | BC Gov News 
5. Skilled Trade and Technology Week in Saskatchewan from October 30 until November 5. This week raises awareness of careers in the skilled trade and technology sectors | Skilled Trade and Technology Week Proclaimed in Saskatchewan | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan
6. A Robert Half survey of 900 senior managers in Canada reveals five key recruiter tactics that can be important for those launching a job search | Robert Half Shares Five Considerations to Improve Your Job Search 
7. Men’s Mental Health in the Workplace study, was released by HeadsUpGuys | New report looks at men's mental health in the workplace | Canadian HR Reporter 
8. KPMG in Canada is offering an Indigenous wellness benefit as part of its Truth and Reconciliation action plan | KPMG offering Indigenous wellness benefit as part of Truth and Reconciliation plan | Benefits Canada.com 
9. The dental-care benefit bill passed third reading last week in the House of Commons. It would give children with families who make less than $90,000 a year as much as $650 per child to care for their teeth | Can

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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.

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1. Striking Ontario education support workers will be back on the picket lines today. | Ontario strike: Labour hearing ends | CTV News
2. Holiday job postings are running well above both 2021 and 2019 levels |   Holiday 2022 Shaping Up for More Seasonal Hiring in Tight Job Market (hiringlab.org)
3. Overworked nurses in Newfoundland and Labrador facing high rates of workplace violence may get help as the province recruits workers from India | Launch of Mission to Recruit Registered Nurses from India - News Releases (gov.nl.ca) 
4.  New Brunswick has introduced legislative amendments to the Employment Standards Act to eliminate situations in which people living with a disability receive less than minimum wage | Minimum wage protection reinforced for persons with a disability (gnb.ca) 
5. Construction Safety Nova Scotia offers the following safety tips for construction and road worker  employers | News Release: End of daylight savings time poses safety hazard for construction workers | Construction Safety Nova Scotia (constructionsafetyns.ca) 
6. Fishing is among the most dangerous occupations in Canada | Over 100,000 fishing-related deaths recorded globally each year: Report | Canadian Occupational Safety (thesafetymag.com) 
7. The report by the Menopause Foundation of Canada (MFC) finds that the health care and workforce needs of Canadian women over the age of 40 are largely being ignored | MFC-Report_The-Silence-and-the-Stigma_Menopause-in-Canada_October-2022.pdf (menopausefoundationcanada.ca); Arthritis Society updating accommodation policy to support employees experiencing menopause | Benefits Canada.com 

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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.

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1. Layoffs have been a feature of a turbulent 2022 for Canadian workers. According to Globe and Mail, 81,000 tech employees globally with thousands in Canada lost their jobs, but no sector has gone unaffected | LinkedIn
2. The City of Toronto announced that effective Thursday, December 1, the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy has been updated to reflect that mandatory vaccination is no longer required for City staff, volunteers and contractors | City of Toronto updates COVID-19 vaccination policy for staff – City of Toronto 
3. The City of Windsor in Ontario has announced that it is revoking its policy that required employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition for employment | Windsor City drops COVID-19 vaccine mandate | HRD Canada (hcamag.com)
4. Unions representing airport security screeners say turnover for new employees is high despite efforts to hire more workers | Air travel: Unions say turnover rate high for security officers | CTV News 
5. Quebec’s workplace safety board CNESST sided with workers who, in November, claimed they were overworked in the emergency room at a hospital in the Eastern Townships | Quebec hospital violated two health and safety laws | Canadian Occupational Safety (thesafetymag.com) 
6. Firefighters in BC will now have easier access to workers’ compensation benefits and support services in recognition of their higher risk of developing work-related cancers | B.C. further expands cancer coverage for firefighters | BC Gov News 
7. Ceridian’s 2023 Pulse of Talent survey of more than 8,800 workers from around the globe shows that flexibility holds sway over career decisions | Research: Career flexibility drives employee retention (ceridian.com) 

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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.

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1. The Hiring and Workplace Trends Report, jointly produced by Indeed and Glassdoor, uncovers emerging insights into the future of work | Indeed & Glassdoor’s Hiring and Workplace Trends Report 2023 (hiringlab.org) 
2. The government of Canada has added 16 occupations under the Express Entry system | Solving labour shortages in key sectors like health care, construction, and transportation: Workers from 16 new occupations now eligible for permanent residence - Canada.ca 
3. Amazon has announced that the company will see more layoffs in the coming year, as the e-commerce and data services giant moved to eliminate thousands of jobs before yearend | A note from CEO Andy Jassy about role eliminations (aboutamazon.com) 
4. Twitter continued to lose engineers and other workers | Twitter workers flee after Elon Musk's "hardcore" ultimatum - CBS News 
5. The Manitoba government has launched the Work in Manitoba job portal, a website that will connect job seekers and employers based on qualifications and labour market needs | Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Manitoba Government Launches Work in Manitoba Job Portal 
6. The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced a new legislation to prevent and remove accessibility barriers for persons with disabilities | Legislation Introduced to Create a More Accessible Saskatchewan | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan 
7. The Toronto Transit Commission says it is ending its mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement on Nov 27 | TTC to drop COVID-19 vaccine mandate, reinstate employees who were fired | CityNews Toronto 
8. Front-line staff and union supporters demonstrated Tuesday outside Breton Ability Centre in Sydney River, N.S. | Cape Breton care home staff rally against workplace violence | CTV News 
9. Thousands of Canadians who received federal COVID-19 emergency benefits for which they weren't eligible | Thousands of Canadians still on the hook for pandemic benefit repayments | CBC News 

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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.

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1. Doctors living and working in Nova Scotia will play a lead role in convincing other doctors to practice in their province | Doctors to Help with Doctor Recruitment - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada 
2. Saskatchewan emergency rooms are getting help with more than 70 Filipino nurses set to join their workforce | More than 70 nurses from the Philippines ready to work in Saskatchewan, health minister says | CBC News 
3. Canadian Down Syndrome Society and LinkedIn launched Inployable to connect inclusive employers with people with down syndrome looking for work | Inployable | Canadian Down Syndrome Society (cdss.ca) 
4. Employees of the City of Burlington will have to wear masks for the next 6 weeks amid rising illnesses among staff and in the community | Burlington establishes 6-week indoor mask requirement for city employees | CBC News 
5. The federal government is extending employment insurance sickness benefits to 26 weeks | Federal government to extend EI sickness benefits from 15 to 26 weeks | CBC News 
6. Quebec's 3 major unions are calling on the provincial government to provide a 10-day COVID-19 sick leave for those who can't work from home due to the nature of their job | COVID-19: Quebec unions want a 10-day sick leave | CTV News 
7. Former Amazon workers and labour organizers visited some of Quebec locations as part of a global movement urging the company to stop "squeezing" workers, communities and the planet | Global movement pushing Amazon for better wages to reach Quebec facilities - CityNews Ottawa 
8. The government of New Brunswick has introduced legislation to ensure essential services remain available during labour disputes | Legislative changes aim to ensure essential public services during labour disputes (gnb.ca) 
9. Manulife Financial Corp. is eliminating about 50 jobs as it makes changes to its real estate operations | Manulife cutting about 50 jobs as part of changes at its real estate operations | CityNews Toronto 
10. The European Space Agency named the world's first "parastronaut" | Europ

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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.

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1. Indeed reports that In November employment and hours worked were fairly flat. full-time jobs saw a decent rise, and layoff rates remained low | November Labour Force Survey: No News is Good News (hiringlab.org) 
2. The federal government is expanding the temporary foreign worker permit extension rule to lower-wage earners | Wider talent pool: Ottawa expands work permits for foreign workers | Canadian HR Reporter 
3. Alberta’s government is funding additional micro-credential programs to help Albertans develop the skills to build new careers | More opportunities to develop job-ready skills | alberta.ca 
4. Employees in federally regulated private-sector workplaces are now eligible for 10 days of paid sick leave | Minister O’Regan announces final regulations to bring 10 days of paid sick leave into force  - Canada.ca 
5. According to LifeWorks Inc.’s latest mental-health index 77 per cent of Canadian employees face a moderate to high mental-health risk | 77% of Canadian workers facing moderate to high mental-health risk: survey | Benefits Canada.com 
6. Physical differences are not always taken into account in the development of PPE and PPE standards for men and women | Canadian Women’s Experiences with Personal Protective Equipment in the Workplace - CSA Group 
7. Snap Inc. is the latest technology company requiring employees to return to the office | Snap requiring employees to work onsite four days per week | Benefits Canada.com 
8. As of Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, more employees at B.C.’s agencies, boards, commissions, and a number of Crown corporations will be protected by the Public Interest Disclosure Act | Province expands whistleblower protections | BC Gov News 
9. Canada’s technology workforce is plagued by gaps in both pay and participation rates for women, people of colour and immigrants | Further and Further Away: Canada's unrealized digital potential (brookfieldinstitute.ca)

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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.

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1. CUPE reports that Ontario’s education workers have voted to ratify their next collective agreement | Ontario education workers vote to ratify first freely-negotiated collective agreement in a decade | Canadian Union of Public Employees (cupe.ca) 
2. Ontario is providing over $4.7 million to Contact North, giving learners in underserved communities access to innovative virtual learning and training opportunities | Ontario Supporting Learners and Jobseekers Wherever They Are | Ontario Newsroom 
3. Saskatchewan’s delegation to Manila made conditional employment offers to 128 registered nurses | Healthcare Recruitment Mission to the Philippines a Success | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan 
4. Alberta is considering the Police Amendment Act to establish an independent agency  to handle complaints against the police | Policing reforms for a modern and diverse Alberta | Réformes des services de police pour une Alberta moderne et diversifiée | alberta.ca 
5. Tens of thousands of Canadian employers that received the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy were ineligible for the government benefit | Report 10—Specific COVID-19 Benefits (oag-bvg.gc.ca) 
6. Sunwing pilots are celebrating news the company has decided to abandon its intention to use the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to boost staffing levels | Sunwing backs away from intention to hire temporary foreign pilots | Unifor National 
7. Robert Half reports on employees holiday wish list | Canadian employees reveal ‘HR wish list’ for 2023 | HRD Canada (hcamag.com) 
8. Canada ranks No. 39 out of 43 countries for vacation day offering | The Best Countries for Work-Life Balance 2022 | Compare the Market 
9. A spike is reported in the numbers of journalists killed or imprisoned during 2022 | 67 journalists killed so far in 2022: IFJ demands immediate action - IFJ 

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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.

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1. Alberta is adding 80 apprenticeship seats in skilled trades at Northwestern Polytechnic | Growing apprenticeship spaces in northern Alberta | alberta.ca 
2. Manitoba met with hundreds of qualified international candidates in person and thousands more online at job recruitment fairs in France and Morocco | Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Manitoba Government Promotes Province as Immigration Destination at International Job Recruitment Fair 
3. The Ontario government is launching a first-of-its-kind program to make free naloxone kits and training available at workplaces where there is a risk of staff witnessing or experiencing an opioid overdose | Ontario Providing Free Naloxone Kits in Workplaces | Ontario Newsroom 
4. ONIWG has filed a court application challenging the WSIB cost-of-living adjustment for 2022 | Media-Release-ONIWG-vs-WSIB-COLA_2022.pdf (injuredworkersonline.org) 
5. Federal public servants will be required to return to the office for two or three days a week | Sending public servants back to the office could create logistical nightmare, warns union boss | Ottawa Citizen; Public service: Federal public servants must return to office two or three days a week | CTV News 
6. The latest reports from Robert Half about turnover drivers | Canadians with disabilities more likely to report their organization does not value diversity and inclusion | LifeWorks
7. The latest report from LifeWorks about inclusion in the workplace | Half of Canadian Workers Plan to Look for a New Position in the New Year (roberthalf.ca) 

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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.

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1. Indeed reports that the Canadian labour market was fairly steady in the fourth quarter of 2022. It is still in strong shape, with both the unemployment rate and layoffs staying low | Canadian Labour Market Update: Fourth Quarter 2022 (hiringlab.org) 
2. Canada added 104,000 jobs in December 2022 and other updates | The Daily — Labour Force Survey, December 2022 (statcan.gc.ca) 
3. Canada marks record-breaking year for processing immigration applications | Canada marks record-breaking year for processing immigration applications - Canada.ca 
4. Quebec is the only province in Canada without a minimum age to enter the workforce.  This is going to change with a new bill restricting employment to children | Child labour restrictions expected in Quebec this year | Canadian Occupational Safety (thesafetymag.com) 
5. Federal public workers will be required to return to the office part-time by January 16 | PSAC to file Labour Board complaint over flawed hybrid work plan  | Public Service Alliance of Canada (psacunion.ca) 
6. CIBC has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging systemic unpaid overtime of retail branch employees | CIBC to pay out $153 million in proposed class-action settlement over unpaid overtime (yahoo.com)
7. Salesforce Inc. plans to cut its workforce by 10 per cent and close some offices, saying it needs to cut costs after the rapid pandemic hiring left it with “too many people” amid an economic slowdown | Salesforce plans to cut staff by 10% in latest tech layoffs - National | Globalnews.ca | Amazon to cut 18,000 jobs as tech layoffs continue (yahoo.com) 
8.  Shopify is conducting a “calendar purge,” removing all recurring meetings with more than two people while enforcing a rule that no meetings can be held on Wednesdays | Shopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to Meetings (yahoo.com)

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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.

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1. Today is Blue Monday. The third Monday in January is considered to be the saddest day of the year | Employers can use 'Blue Monday' to reset workplace mental-health strategies | Benefits Canada.com 
2. Randstad Canada has revealed the top 15 jobs trending in Canada in 2023 | Randstad Canada reveals the 15 top jobs trending in Canada for 2023 | Randstad Canada 
3. The costs of employer medical benefits across Canada are forecasted to rise 7.5 percent this year | The Global Medical Trend Rates Report 2023 (aon.com) 
4. York University has investigated and taken action against eight employees as a result of false insurance benefits claims | Action taken against eight York University employees over false insurance claims | CityNews Toronto 
5. Starting today, federal employees in the core public service who are working from home will be required to begin the transition back to in-person work | Federal employees begin return-to-office plan | CTV News 
6. The federal government is filing two complaints against the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) over claims the union is not negotiating “in good faith” for a new collective agreement | ‘In good faith’? Feds file complaints against public service union amid talk of strikes - National | Globalnews.ca 
7. Personal social media posts are not off limits when it comes to getting and keeping a job | Personal social media posts are not off limits when it comes to getting and keeping a job, according to a new survey released today from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. #CanadaEmployed (expresspros.com) 
8. McDonald's is planning to cut some of its corporate staff |  McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski says corporate staff layoffs are coming, no impact on restaurants - ABC7 Chicago

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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.

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1. The Ontario government will introduce legislative changes to allow Canadian health care workers that are already registered or licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction to practice in Ontario immediately | New “As of Right” Rules a First in Canada to Attract More Health Care Workers to Ontario | Ontario Newsroom 
2. Workers with seven private ambulance services owned by a single employer across Newfoundland have walked off the job | Workers for seven private ambulances services across Newfoundland walk off job - Richmond News (richmond-news.com) 
3. LinkedIN reports the 20 fastest-growing job title in Canada | LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2023: The 20 Canadian roles that are growing in demand | LinkedIn 
4. Waves of layoffs in the tech sector are tipping the power dynamic back in favour of employers | Wave of tech layoffs tips power back in favour of employers in sector - Talent Canada
5. A study from the University of Alberta shows that people with long covid face stigma as well as lingering symptoms | COVID long-haulers face stigma as well as lingering symptoms, study shows | Folio (ualberta.ca) 
6. WorkSafeBC has made new safety resources available to employers to reduce the risk of struck-by incidents | New safety resources available to help reduce the risk of struck-by incidents at your worksite | WorkSafeBC 
7. Benefits Canada reports that Walmart Canada is enhancing its employee benefits plan with coverage for fertility treatments and gender affirmation | Walmart enhancing benefits plan with fertility treatments, gender affirmation | Benefits Canada.com 
8. Only 11% of Gen Z workers (18 to 24-year-olds) prefer full-time working from home | The Future of Work: 8 Trends in Workplace Transformation (cloudbooking.com)

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In this episode: return to the office of public employees and workers of the City of Calgary, an upcoming strike vote of 120,000 public servants, a report from Statistics Canada about employment demographics in academia, the latest mental health index from LifeWorks and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. As federal public servants begin returning to the office for at least two days a week, the government is granting exemptions to certain employees | Federal government IT workers exempt from return-to-office plan | CTV News 
2. City of Calgary employees that have been working remotely throughout the pandemic are being asked to return to the office beginning next month | City of Calgary implementing new work-from-home policies for employees (msn.com) 
3. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) has announced it will hold strike votes for another 120,000 federal public servants | Strike votes planned for 120,000 more federal public servants (yahoo.com)
4. Canadian university professors are mostly getting older and increasingly more female compared to 50 years ago | Canadian university faculty getting older, more female: StatCan | CTV News 
5. A union representing 35,000 transit workers in Canada is concerned about the increasing violence on public transit properties across Canada | Escalating Violence on Transit and ATU's call for Immediate Action | Canadian Region (atucanada.ca) 
6. The latest mental health index from Lifeworks revealed that young Canadian workers are struggling with their mental wellbeing at a higher rate than older workers | Young Canadians are more likely to lack confidence in their ability to cope with work stressors | LifeWorks
7. The UKG survey shows that managers impact employees’ mental health more than doctors or therapists | Managers Impact Our Mental Health More Than Doctors, Therapists — and Same as Spouses | UKG 
8. The United Kingdom Government have rejected a proposal from MPs to introduce "menopause leave" pilots in England | 'Menopause leave' trial rejected by ministers - BBC News 

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In this episode: current hiring trends, provincial employment announcements, Black History Month and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. Indeed reports that in the second half of 2022, Ontario job seekers clicked on job postings in other provinces 49% more than in 2019 | Ontario Job Seekers Increasingly Looking for Work Elsewhere (hiringlab.org) 
2. Research from Robert Half indicates that more than half of companies across the country have plans to hire early this year | More Than Half of Canadian Companies Anticipate Increased Hiring in the First Half of 2023 Amid Economic Uncertainty - Jan 30, 2023 (roberthalf.ca) 
3. On April 1, the minimum wage in New Brunswick will reach $14.75 per hour and become the highest in Atlantic Canada | Minimum wage to reach highest in Atlantic Canada (gnb.ca) 
4. The government of Nova Scotia announced the minimum wage in the province will increase to $15 per hour this year | Minimum wage in Nova Scotia to reach $15 per hour this year | CBC News 
5. The Province of British Columbia and Public Safety Canada are kicking off a large-scale emergency preparedness training exercise | Large-scale emergency exercise simulates Lower Mainland earthquake | BC Gov News 
6. B.C. announces $2M in funding to expand paramedic training programs | B.C. announces $2M in funding to expand paramedic training programs | CBC News 
7. Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events that honour the legacy of Black people in Canada. The 2023 theme for Black History Month is: “Ours to tell”. For more information visit February is Black History Month - Canada.ca 

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In this episode: support for employees affected by the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, the latest hiring trends from Indeed, Canada Soccer’s Women’s National Team ending their strike, BMO retirement study, more layoff news  and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. On Monday, February 6, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria | Donate to the Earthquake in Turkiye and Syria Appeal - ETSA MWF Don (redcross.ca)
2. The Canadian labour market remains favourable for most job seekers, but employer hiring appetite isn’t as strong as it was last summer | Canadian Job Postings Through February 3: A Cool Start to 2023 (hiringlab.org) 
3. According to the survey from Express Employment Professionals, most Canadian employers (69%) say wages will increase again this year | Most Canadian employers (69%) say wages will increase again this year, according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. #CanadaEmployed (expresspros.com) 
4.  Lawyers across Canada have voted in favour of a resolution pushing for NDAs, to no longer be used to silence those who come forward after experiencing abuse, harassment and discrimination  |  Lawyers across Canada approve groundbreaking resolution to help prevent abuse of non-disclosure agreements (yahoo.com) 
5. Facing the threat of legal action from Canada Soccer, Canada Soccer’s Women’s National Team has reluctantly agreed to return to training |  Canadian women end strike, citing threat of legal action from Canada Soccer | CBC Sports 
6.  Canadians say they need $1.7 million in savings to retire, a 20 per cent increase from 2020 |  BMO Annual Retirement Study: Canadians Believe They Need $1.7M to Retire - Up 20 Per Cent from 2020 - Feb 7, 2023 
7. More layoffs in Canadian workplaces |  Bed Bath & Beyond Canada going out of business, closing 54 stores | CBC News |  Google Canada starts layoffs as parent company cuts 12,000 workers globally | Globalnews.ca 

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In this episode: HR programs that family-friendly employers offer to their workers, how Canadians feel about their financial stability, exploitation of Canadian foreign workers revealed by a new study, concerns of tip-fatigue and tip-flation reported by Canadians and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. It’s family day today in some of the provinces. See the 'Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers' for 2023 from Mediacorp | Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers (2023) (canadastop100.com)  
2. New survey results released today by Co-operators find that only a third of Canadians are feeling positive about their financial situation | New survey shows that Canadians are unprepared for today's financial challenges - Feb 15, 2023 (cooperators.ca) 
3. A new study reveals exploitation of migrant workers in Canada during the pandemic period | IT HAPPENS HERE Labour Exploitation Among Migrant Workers During the Pandemic (fcjrefugeecentre.org) 
4. Alberta’s government is investing $900K to fund 134 new trade seats at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) | Expanding skilled trades seats at SAIT | Augmentation du nombre de places des métiers spécialisés au SAIT | alberta.ca 
5. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is set to become a statutory holiday in British Columbia | B.C. will formally recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | BC Gov News 
6. New data from Angus Reid Institute finds so-called “tip-flation” and "tip-creep" are pain points among Canadians | Tipping Point: Canadians tired of ‘tip-flation’; most would scrap gratuity-based system for higher service wages - Angus Reid Institute 
7. Pink Shirt day takes place in Canada on February 22 | www.pinkshirtday.ca 

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In this episode: chatgpt starting to replace workers, more funding to train truck drivers, despite being very good at attracting immigrants, Canada fails to use their skills, 4-day work week gaining more popularity and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. Effective April 1, 2023, the Yukon’s minimum wage will increase from $15.70 to $16.77 per hour | The Yukon’s minimum wage to increase to $16.77 per hour | Government of Yukon 
2. The British Columbia’s Employment Standards Branch will hire more staff | New funds will bolster supports for workers, businesses | BC Gov News 
3. A free program that trains women in Vancouver to become truck drivers is getting a funding boost from the province | B.C. funding truck driver training program for women | CTV News 
4. Royal Bank of Canada reports that  immigrants tend to do worse when it comes to finding a suitable job compared with non-immigrants | Proof Point: Canada is failing to put immigrant skills to work - RBC Thought Leadership 
5. Airbus is hiring 800 new workers in Canada to accelerate the production rate of the A220 aircraft | Airbus Continues to Expand Its Canadian Footprint: Airbus Looking to Fill over 800 Positions (newswire.ca)
6. Algonquin Highlands will soon be the latest small-town municipality in rural Ontario to convert to a four-day work week | Rural Ontario municipalities are adopting the 4-day work week. What does it take to get others on board? | CBC News 
7. Some companies are already replacing workers with ChatGPT, despite warnings it shouldn’t be relied on for ‘anything important’ | Some companies are already replacing workers with ChatGPT, despite warnings it shouldn’t be relied on for ‘anything important’ (yahoo.com) 

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In this episode: layoffs in media and retail industries, data breach at Indigo, programs to prevent insurance fraud  and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. Several journalists with Global News found out they were out of a job Thursday in a round of layoffs by parent company Corus | Global News layoffs further erodes democracy in Canada (newswire.ca) 
2. Nordstrom Inc. says it is winding down its Canadian operations and closing all 13 of its stores in the country | Nordstrom closing down in Canada, shuttering all 13 stores | CBC News 
3. Personal information belonging to current and former Indigo employees was compromised and may be found on the dark web | Ransomware group behind Indigo hack says it released stolen employee data, but nothing has appeared yet | CBC News 
4. The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association will now be working with participating insurers to collaborate on joint investigations into suspected benefits fraud schemes | CLHIA working with insurers on suspected benefits fraud investigations | Benefits Canada.com 
5. Conference Board of Canada reports that many households continue to feel the pinch of inflation | Households Continue to Feel Inflation’s Squeeze - The Conference Board of Canada 
6. AON reports that 83% of organizations have a wellbeing strategy | 2022-2023 Global Wellbeing Survey | Aon 
7. By the end of 2023, 39% of global knowledge workers will work hybrid, up from 37% in 2022, according to Gartner, Inc | Gartner Forecasts 39% of Global Knowledge Workers Will Work Hybrid by the End of 2023 
8. Zoom has fired its president, Greg Tomb, a former Google employee who only began working at the company around 10 months ago | Zoom fires its president, a former Google employee, after only 10 months (msn.com) 

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In this episode: February labour force report from Statistics Canada, more ransomware attacks on organizations, the latest list of top diversity employers, jobs that are most impacted by chatGPT and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. United Food and Commercial Workers International Union Local 1006A is calling Indigo to disclose more information about the scope of its recent data breach and offer additional support to staff affected | Union 'increasingly alarmed' about Indigo cyberattack, demands further disclosure | CBC News 
2. Toronto-based Black & McDonald was hit with a ransomware attack | Canadian military: Ransomware attack on contractor didn’t touch defense systems (therecord.media) 
3. Statistics Canada reports that employment held steady in February, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.0% | February Labour Force Survey: Soft Jobs, Strong Wages (hiringlab.org); Labour Market Stalls in February - The Conference Board of Canada 
4. The Ontario government banned the social media platform TikTok from all provincial government-issued devices effective last week | Ontario bans TikTok on government devices | CBC News 
5. Mediacorp Canada Inc. announced the best diversity employers for 2023 | Canada's Best Diversity Employers (2023) (canadastop100.com) 
6. Meta is planning additional layoffs that in total would be roughly the same magnitude as the 13% cut to its workforce last year | Meta Plans New Layoffs That Could Match Last Year’s in Scope - WSJ 
7. Certain jobs, like telemarketers and teachers, are more "exposed" to the technology than others, such as psychologists and counselors | These 20 jobs are the most "exposed" to AI, ChatGPT, researchers say - CBS News 

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In this episode: 238% increase in data breaches, possibly because of employee working from home, Alberta is Calling and other provincial employment updates, a new tool to explore accommodation options for employees with health conditions, and more. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

1. A new report from Mastercard shows that the average data breach costs Canadian businesses $5.64 million | Data breaches cost businesses nearly $6M on average: Mastercard | CTV News 
2. Alberta launched the second phase of Alberta is Calling recruitment drive targeting the Atlantic Canada and Ontario skilled workers | Alberta Is Calling 
3. Nova Scotia is spending $12 million on housing for health-care workers and skilled tradespeople | More Affordable Housing for Nova Scotians - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada 
4. A forecast in  Manitoba shows that the province's labour market is balanced | Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Manitoba Labour Market Outlook Projects Consistent Job Growth (gov.mb.ca)
5.  Ontario plans to require women-only bathrooms on large construction sites and better fitted PPE for women | Ontario plans to require women-only bathrooms on large construction sites | CBC News
6. Free JDAPT tool helps identify accommodation options for workers with health conditions | JDAPT | ACED - Accommodating and Communicating about Episodic Disability (iwh.on.ca) 
7. Meta is asking employees to work more time in the office | 'In-person is better': Mark Zuckerberg hints at end of work from home for Facebook employees - BusinessToday 

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In this episode: provincial employment news, pay transparency, artificial intelligence, new round of layoffs and more. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

1. The minimum wage for Canada’s federal employees will increase from $15.55 to $16.65 per hour on April 1, 2023 | Federal minimum wage rising to $16.65 on April 1 - Canada.ca 
2. Manitoba government is increasing minimum wage twice in 2023 | Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Manitoba Government to Increase Minimum Wage Twice in 2023 
3. Ontario is set to end a program that gave workers access to three paid sick days related to COVID-19 | Ontario to end paid sick days program, lift some COVID-19 measures in LTC homes | CBC News 
4. In Nova Scotia nurses working for publicly funded employers may get a retention bonus of $20,000 | Retention Bonuses, Incentives for Nurses, Healthcare Workers - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada 
5. East Coast Music Association is providing mental health support to musicians in Nova Scotia | Pilot project helps Nova Scotia musicians access mental health care | CBC News 
6. Alberta has announced a $30 million investment in Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute | Funding boosts Alberta’s AI advantage | alberta.ca 
7. GPT or “generative processing transformer” is a hot skill | Must work well with ChatGPT: Employers are posting more jobs involving AI tools (msn.com) 
8. U.S. employers are increasingly posting salary ranges for job openings | Pay transparency is spreading. Here's what you need to know | AP News 
9. Accenture said it will cut 19,000 jobs over the next 18 months | Accenture to cut 19,000 jobs amid the economic turmoil | Fortune 
10. Amazon plans to eliminate 9,000 more jobs in the next few weeks | Amazon is cutting another 9,000 jobs | Fortune 

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In today’s episode: the new federal dental plan, universal contraception coverage in British Columbia, provincial employment updates, celebrating Sikh Heritage in the month of April, empathic leadership, and more. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates. 

1. Canada's federal government proposed ~$13 billion over the next 5 years and $4.4 billion ongoing to implement the national dental-care program | Getting Canadians the dental care they need | Prime Minister of Canada (pm.gc.ca) 
2. The government of British Columbian has rolled out a Universal Contraception Coverage program | Universal contraception coverage starts April 1 | BC Gov News 
3. British Columbia is expanding its training programs for automotive technicians, millwrights and welders in the Vancouver Lower Mainland | Red Seal training brings more qualified tradespeople to B.C. | BC Gov News 
4. The Ontario government is increasing the minimum wage from $15.50 to $16.55 an hour on October 1, 2023 | Ontario Increasing Minimum Wage to $16.55 an Hour | Ontario Newsroom 
5. Quebec’s new legislation seeks to set minimum working age at 14 | Quebec bill seeks to set minimum working age at 14 - Montreal | Globalnews.ca 
6. Alberta’s government is hiring more EMS staff, putting more ambulances on the road and strengthening mental health supports for front-line workers | Adding new EMS supports to improve response times | alberta.ca 
7. April is Sick Heritage Month in Canada | Statement by Minister Hussen for Sikh Heritage Month - Canada.ca 
8. EY study reveals that 86% of US employees believe empathetic leadership boosts morale and empathy is essential to fostering an inclusive environment| New EY US Consulting study: employees overwhelmingly expect empathy in the workplace, but many say it feels disingenuous | EY - US 

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In today’s episode: current state of  Canadian labour market, possible strike of CRA workers, Saskatchewan’s hiring of registered nurses in the Philippines, Ontario’s friendly response to 'Alberta is Calling' recruitment campaign, and more. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates. 

1. Indeed reports that in the first quarter hiring appetite cooled across much of the country | March LFS: Smooth Sailing Amid The Cloudy Outlook (hiringlab.org); Canadian Labour Market Update: First Quarter 2023 (hiringlab.org) 
2. CRA union members are in legal position to strike on April 14 | Workers at Canada Revenue Agency provide overwhelming strike mandate | Public Service Alliance of Canada (psacunion.ca)  
3. Tourism HR Canada launched 'Discover Tourism' campaign to close labour gap in Canada’s tourism sector | Tourism HR Canada Seeks to Fill Workforce Gap Left by the Pandemic 
4. The government of British Columbia announced that on June 1, 2023, B.C.'s minimum wage would increase from $15.65 to $16.75 an hour | Minimum wage increases to $16.75 per hour on June 1 | BC Gov News 
5. Between 2018 and 2022, WorkSafeBC time-loss claims related to violence in the workplace increased by 25% | Media Backgrounder: Violence in the Workplace | WorkSafeBC 
6. The government  of New Brunswick received a 67% increase in immigration allocations from the federal government | Province’s immigration allocation increases by 67 per cent, renewed immigration agreement signed (gnb.ca) 
7. Saskatchewan's second recruitment mission to the Philippines resulted in 236 additional conditional job offers to Registered Nurses | Saskatchewan's Second Mission to Philippines Delivers High Success Rate | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan 
8. A municipality in Ontario has launched a friendly response to 'Alberta is Calling' campaign | Why go west when C-K awaits? | The Chatham Voice 

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In today’s episode: the looming largest strike against a single employer in Canada’s history, Rogers’ move of overseas offices to Canada, Loblaw expansion, compensation and benefit surveys of Canadian workers and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates. 

1. According to PSAC, more than 155,000 PSAC members across Treasury Board and Canada Revenue Agency can begin strike action on April 19 if a deal cannot be reached by 9 p.m. | Strike deadline announced for 155,000 PSAC members  | Public Service Alliance of Canada (psacunion.ca)
2. The membership of Unifor Local 4276 voted last week to ratify a new three-year contract with their employer the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, British Columbia | Unifor members ratify new contract with Fairmont Empress Hotel (newswire.ca) 
3. Rogers Communications Inc. is relocating around 300 Shaw call centre jobs based overseas to Canada | Rogers moving hundreds of overseas Shaw call centre jobs to Western Canada | Globalnews.ca 
4. The Northwest Territories government says it spent $716,000 to address a cyberattack in November | N.W.T. gov't spent $716,000 to address November cybersecurity breach | CBC News 
5. CBC reports that Grocer Loblaw Companies Ltd. plans to spend $1.3 billion renovating 500 stores and opening 30 new ones this year | Loblaws to open 30 new stores in annual expansion | CBC News 
6. New report by Mercer finds that home ownership provides millennials a significant advantage to retirement readiness | Renters must save 50% more than homeowners to retire | Mercer Canada 
7. 40% of Canadian workers say they aren’t fairly paid in their current role | 40% of Canadian workers say they aren’t fairly paid: survey | Benefits Canada.com 
8. Mental Health week in Canada is from May 1 to 7. This year’s theme is: MY STORY | CMHA Mental Health Week - Canadian Mental Health Association 

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In today’s episode: the effect of the public servant strike on Canadian residents, new support from the federal government to help address workforce challenges and retention in nursing field, survey findings related to employer benefits and mental health, how a retail company is trying to fill the seasonal jobs and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates. 

1. More than 155,000 federal public servants across the country have been on strike since April 19. PSAC union is preparing to ramp up its ongoing strike | How the PSAC strike will affect Canadians | CBC News / How the PSAC strike will affect Canadians | CBC News / PSAC strike: Union stepping up picketing efforts starting Monday | CP24.com
2. CUPE 233 picket lines went up April 17 morning at Toronto Metropolitan University | Picket lines went up Monday morning at Toronto Metropolitan University | Canadian Union of Public Employees (cupe.ca) 
3. The Government of Canada announces support to help address workforce challenges and retention in nursing field | Government of Canada Announces Support to Help Address Workforce Challenges and Retention in Nursing Field - Canada.ca 
4. Saskatchewan is getting an injection of $900,000 in federal funding for the training and mentorship of aspiring media production workers | Sask. film and television industry gets $900K in funding for new training, mentorship program | CBC News 
5. 7-Eleven is hosting a National Hiring Day event across more than 13,000 locations | 7-Eleven to Fill 50,000 Roles on National Hiring Day in Canada and the U.S. (newswire.ca) 
6. An association of health insurance providers warns small businesses may drop dental benefits once the government launches a national dental-care plan | Insurance association warns federal dental plan could lead employers to drop coverage | CityNews Toronto 
7. 42% of global employees consider the availability of fertility benefits through their employer a ‘deal breaker’ in accepting a job | 42% of global employees say lack of employer-provided fertility benefits is a 'deal breaker:' survey | Benefits Canada.com 
8. 71% of Canadian employees feel their mental health has interfered with their ability to work in the past year | 71% of Canadian employees say mental health impacted their ability to work in the past year: survey | Benefits Canada.com 

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In this episode: labour relations update, hiring in the foodservice industry, vacation deprivation among Canadian workers, provincial employment updates and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. PSAC has reached a tentative agreement for the PA, SV, TC and EB bargaining units at Treasury Board | PSAC has reached a tentative agreement for the PA, SV, TC and EB bargaining units at Treasury Board. | Public Service Alliance of Canada (psacunion.ca)
2. Members of OPSEU SEFPO working at Liquor Board Employees Division rallied inside a flagship LCBO store in Toronto on Saturday to draw attention to their demands for fair wages | LCBO workers rally inside flagship LCBO store to call for fair wages and an end to Ford’s reckless privatization agenda – OPSEU SEFPO 
3. Restaurants Canada, the national trade organization, is helping its members to hire workers this year | Restaurants Canada Partners with AMK Global Group to Provide Affordable Recruitment and Immigration Services at an Affordable Rate to Members - Restaurants Canada 
4. The Yukon Government launched a Paid Sick Leave Rebate Program to certain employers | Paid Sick Leave Rebate for employers and self-employed | Government of Yukon 
5. The general minimum wage goes up $1 in Quebec, from $14.25 to $15.25 per hour | Quebec's minimum wage hike kicks in Monday; workers to make $15.25 per hour | CBC News 
6. 57% of Canadian working adults report that they are vacation deprived | 2023 Vacation Deprivation Report: Why workers now feel more vacation deprived | Expedia.ca 
7. It is mental health week from May 1 to 7 | Mental Health Week - CMHA National 
8. May is Asian Heritage Month | May is Asian Heritage Month - Canada.ca 

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In this episode: labour relations news, the latest job report from Statistics Canada, layoffs and a severance package at Shopify, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. The Public Service Alliance of Canada ended strikes by more than 155,000 federal public servants | PSAC Strike: Union releases new details on tentative agreements for federal workers | CTV News 
2. Employment in Canada rose by 41,000 in April, driven by an increase in part-time work | Employment Rises, But Full-Time Work Gains Notably Absent - The Conference Board of Canada
3. Bonuses of $10,000 have returned 148 nurses to Nova Scotia’s public system | Nova Scotia says 148 nurses return to public health system after $10,000 bonus - Halifax | Globalnews.ca 
4. On May 4 Shopify announced a layoff of about 20% of their staff, and the sale of Shopify Logistics to Flexport | Important team and business changes (shopify.com) 
5. 350 members of Unifor Local 531 have ratified their first collective agreement with WestJet at Pearson International Airport in Toronto (YYZ) | WestJet workers in Toronto ratify their first collective agreement | Unifor National 
6. UBC has argued against allowing graduate research assistants to unionize, claiming they are students and not employees | UBC objects to research assistants' right to unionize at Labour Relations Board | CBC News 
7.  Taco Bell Canada announced its anticipated hiring party is returning for the third year | TACO BELL® CANADA HOSTING NEARLY 40 HIRING PARTIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY (newswire.ca) 

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In this episode: labour relations negotiations at WestJet and WSIB, a recruitment campaign from the lumber association, mental health of Canadian business owners, getting employees to the flow state and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. Negotiation between WestJet and Swoop pilots and Westjet are in progress | WestJet pilots could strike next week — but imminent walkout would be 'premature' | CityNews Ottawa 
2. Workers of the WSIB in Ontario who are members of CUPE1750 voted 97.3% in favour of granting their union a strike mandate as it negotiates a new contract | Why WSIB workers are considering going on strike | Canadian Occupational Safety (thesafetymag.com) 
3. Western Retail Lumber Association Launches 'Let's Go Build' Recruitment Campaign | Let's Go Build – Build your future in the lumber and building industry. (letsgobuild.ca) 
4. Federally regulated workplaces to provide menstrual products to workers at no cost | Canada Labour Code to ensure access to menstrual products at work starting December 15 - Canada.ca 
5. Microsoft is freezing pay for all full-time workers this year to generate “enough yield” to invest in artificial intelligence | Microsoft skips pay hikes this year amid sharp focus on AI | Reuters 
6. A recent survey from BDC,, reveals that 45% of Canadian business owners indicated that they felt mental health challenges | Entrepreneurs’ mental health has decreased significantly compared to last year, warns new survey results from BDC | BDC.ca 
7. McLean & Company has published its newest industry resource, Flow State: A Gateway to Engagement, Performance, and Productivity | Flow State: A Gateway to Engagement, Performance, and Productivity | McLean & Company (mcleanco.com) 

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May 20 is celebrated as International HR Day. It is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contribution of HR professionals in organizations.

In this episode: summer job postings, averted WestJet and Swoop pilot walkout, Telus offering voluntary severance packages and other topics and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. Indeed reports that In mid-May, Canadian summer job postings were down 17% from a year earlier but were still 55% above their level at the same point in 2019 | 2023 Summer Job Postings Still Hot, Though Not as Scorching as Last Year - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada 
2. The conference board of Canada issued a summary regarding the Consumer Price Index | Accelerating Price Growth in April Highlights the Challenges Ahead - The Conference Board of Canada 
3. Last week WestJet pilot leaders from the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) voted to approve an Agreement-In-Principle with WestJet management | News Room - ALPA 
4. Translators and the Government of Canada also reached a tentative agreement last week | CAPE reaches tentative agreement for TR members with Treasury Board (acep-cape.ca) 
5. Telus has offered voluntary severance and retirement packages to almost 2,000 employees | Telus offering severance and retirement packages to Canadian workers | The Star 
6. Boston Consulting Group surveyed more than 1,300 young Canadian workers In late 2022,  about how their workplaces contributed to their mental wellbeing | Workplace Burnout Costing Canadian Companies Billions | BCG 

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In this episode: labour relations, workplace safety, artificial intelligence, ways to celebrate National Indigenous History Month and Pride Season and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

This summer the podcasts schedule may change due to travel. Follow us on twitter at Canada Human Resources News (@cadHRnews) and LinkedIn at Canada HR News Podcast for the latest updates.

1. After five months held at 5.0 per cent, the unemployment rate in Canada rose to 5.2 per cent | Unemployment Rate Rises for the First Time in a Long Time - The Conference Board of Canada 
2. The federal government has given an updated deal to a finance officer public-service union | PSAC Strike: Gov't updates deal with finance officers' union | CTV News 
3. Small businesses in communities under mandatory evacuation orders due to wildfires in Nova Scotia will receive a one-time $2,500 grant from the provincial government | N.S. wildfires: Small businesses can get $2,500 grant | CTV News 
4. The City of Winnipeg faces surge in work-related injury, illness claims | Winnipeg Transit, fire-paramedic service see biggest jumps in city's workplace injury, illness claims | CBC News 
5. The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) and the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) urge the Ontario government to implement guardrails on the public sector’s use of AI technologies | Joint statement by the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario and the Ontario Human Rights Commission on the use of AI technologies | Ontario Human Rights Commission (ohrc.on.ca) 
6. Google's hybrid work policy is getting stricter | Google is getting tougher on in-office work, and says it will consider attendance in employee performance reviews (yahoo.com)
7. June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada and a start of the Pride Season | National Indigenous History Month (rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca); Pride Season toolkit - Women and Gender Equality Canada 

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Hello listeners of Canada HR News podcast. With my summer travel and other projects in the works, I am taking a short break from the  weekly HR News podcast until September. 

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Have a great summer!

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In this episode: dropping business confidence in Canadian economy, the promising future of hybrid work, precarious nature of work of wildland firefighters, Air Canada struggles to retain pilots, new ways to approach a parental leave, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. The Conference Board of Canada’s reports that business confidence in Canadian economy  has been dropping for the last two years | An Eighth Straight Drop in Business Confidence - The Conference Board of Canada 
2. A new poll by Leger suggests nearly half of Canadians are living paycheque to paycheque as the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets | Almost half of Canadians living paycheque to paycheque: poll | CTV News 
3. According to Indeed, hybrid work is here to stay | Hybrid work here to stay? Canadian Job Postings Suggest Yes - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada 
4. Air Canada is slashing six major routes out of Calgary this winter, in part due to an industry-wide pilot shortage | Air Canada slashing routes out of Calgary in face of ongoing pilot shortage | CBC News 
5. The union is lobbying the federal and provincial government to give better benefits to wildland firefighters | Wildland firefighters face more than fires - NUPGE 
6. Research from Robert Half shows that workers have mixed feelings about The use of generative AI | Managers Embrace AI, Workers Feel Mixed Depending on Generation and Profession - Aug 22, 2023 (roberthalf.ca) 
7. PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada is improving its parental leave policy with specialized coaching and leadership training for employees | PwC Canada improving parental leave with specialized coaching, leadership training | Benefits Canada.com 
8. The ADP Canada monthly Happiness@Work Index for August reports the highest score to date with an increase in happiness levels across generations and regions | ADP Canada Happiness@Work Index: Happiness Soars in August for Workers in Canada - Aug 30, 2023 

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In this episode: the latest reports  from Indeed and Statistics Canada about employment trends, projected salary increases in 2024, employment expectations of Canadian university graduates, precarious work of journalists , and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

1. Canadian job postings continued their decline in August | Indeed Job Posting and Wage Tracker: Summer 2023 - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada
2. Statistics Canada announced that employment rose in August by 40,000 jobs. This increase in employment was outpaced by population growth  of 103,000 | The Daily — Labour Force Survey, August 2023 (statcan.gc.ca) 
3. Canadian college and university students do not prioritize a company’s  support for diversity & inclusion or gender equality in their career decisions | Canadian graduates prioritize high future earnings in 2023 - Universum (universumglobal.com) 
4. Canadian workers are forecast to receive an average salary increase of 3.6% in 2024 | Salary increases for 2024 : budgets remain high | Normandin Beaudry (normandin-beaudry.ca) 
5. Canadian Association of Journalists is concerned with the increasing state of precarious employment in journalism | All journalists deserve stable jobs and less precarious work - Canadian Association of Journalists (caj.ca) | TVO strike highlights the scourge of contract work in public service journalism - Canadian Manufacturing 
6. Saskatchewan will kick off its first National Health Care Recruitment Tour later this month to promote employment opportunities | Saskatchewan Delegation Preparing for National Health Care Worker Recruitment | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan 
7. Only 25% of Canadian respondents characterized the air quality in their workplace as "very clean." | ONLY 29% OF AMERICAN AND CANADIAN WORKERS DESCRIBE THE INDOOR AIR AT THEIR WORKPLACE AS VERY CLEAN, ACCORDING TO FELLOWES' ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CLEAN AIR SURVEY (yahoo.com) 

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In this episode: Canada’s support for skilled trades, HR policy changes in the military to attract new recruits,  features of some of the best benefit programs in Canada and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1.  Canada's attempt to attract more skilled trades workers | Government of Canada encourages Canadians to explore careers in the skilled trades (newswire.ca) 
2. Canada's military is in a staffing crisis | Long hair, signing bonuses and 'try before you buy': How Canada's military is responding to a staffing crisis | CBC News 
3. HR Director released top benefits programs provided by employers in Canada for 2023 | Best Benefit Programs for Employees in Canada | 5-Star Benefit Programs 2023 | HRD Canada (hcamag.com) 
4. Walmart Canada will invest $50 million dollars over the next five years in employee career-driven learning and development |Walmart Canada launches Live Better U Canada: program pays upfront for tuition, fees, and books 
5. The Nova Scotia government has purchased a motel to house health-care workers recruited to work on the province’s South Shore | Nova Scotia buys motel to help ease housing shortages faced by health-care workers - Halifax | Globalnews.ca 
6. In  Ontario starting on January 1, 2024 temporary help agencies and recruiters are required to hold a license to operate | Licensing for temporary help agencies and recruiters | ontario.ca 
7. Canada Employment Insurance Commission has increased 2024 Employment Insurance premium rate by 3% | Canada Employment Insurance Commission confirms 2024 Employment Insurance premium rate - Canada.ca 

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In this episode: prohibiting replacement workers during strikes in federally regulated sectors, a hiring spree at Amazon, Alberta’s thoughts on leaving Canada pension plan  and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. The Government's legislation in the works to prohibit the use of replacement workers in federally regulated workplaces during a strike or lockout | What we heard: Prohibiting replacement workers in federally regulated industries and improving the maintenance of activities process under the Canada Labour Code - Canada.ca 
2. An employment training program that puts adults with disabilities to work in the urban agriculture and hospitality sector is looking for a new set of participants | Workplace program for adults with disabilities gets their hands dirty teaching all things agriculture | CBC News 
3. Amazon announced that it is hiring 6,000 employees across Canada | Amazon is Hiring More than 6,000 Employees in Canada to Help Deliver Great Holiday Experiences (newswire.ca) 
4. The Toronto Star’s parent company has ending print editions of its large chain of weekly newspapers in Ontario | Metroland and Metro Média bankruptcies signal more ‘dark days’ ahead for local journalism in Canada - Canadian Association of Journalists (caj.ca) 
5. The Alberta government is considering leaving the Canada Pension Plan | Your pension, your choice | alberta.ca 
6. In Nova Scotia  International students in healthcare programs will have an additional opportunity to build a career in the province | Immigration Changes Help Retain Healthcare Workers - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada 
7. In rural Saskatchewan 16 new physicians began practicing this summer after completing SIPPA program in June |More Doctors Set Up Practice In Saskatchewan | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan 

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In this episode: about dropping consumer confidence, increase in minimum wages in several provinces, Unifor bargaining, benefits trends and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. The Conference board of Canada reports another decline of Consumer Confidence in August | Consumer Confidence Falls to Its Second Lowest Point to Date - The Conference Board of Canada 
2. On October 1 there were minimum wage hikes in six province | Ontario minimum wage rises to $16.55 an hour; advocates say still not a living wage (yahoo.com), ‘It’s heartless’: No increases to Alberta’s minimum wage in 5 years (msn.com)
3. A lot of older workers are applying for jobs, many of these jobs are at entry level | More older workers are applying for jobs, many of them at entry level, according to a recent survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. #CanadaEmployed (expresspros.com) 
4. Service Canada launched the Retirement Hub | Canadians can now access improved Service Canada tools to support and plan for retirement - Canada.ca 
5. Canada’s life and health insurers paid out a record $114 billion dollars in health and retirement benefits last year | Life and health insurers paid out a record $114 billion in 2022, helping to make life more affordable: CLHIA - Insurance-Canada.ca - Where Insurance & Technology Meet 
6. Negotiations between Unifor and General Motors are underway to secure a tentative agreement that follows the pattern set with Ford Canada | Bargaining update #21: Unifor sets deadline in General Motors negotiations - Unifor Auto Talks 2023 (uniforautohub.ca) 
7. October is Canada's Healthy Workplace Month | CHWM 2022 | October is Canada's Healthy Workplace Month

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In this episode: the latest report from Statistics Canada, compensation trends, the perfect storm of financial stress for Canadian workers, privacy concerns over employers using monitoring technologies and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. Statistics Canada reports that the Canadian economy added 64,000 jobs in September | Stalling Private Sector Employment Reveals Weakening Job Market - The Conference Board of Canada
2. Newly released Robert Half Salary Guide reveals how employers are responding to worker expectations about pay, perks and benefits  | 2024 Hiring and Compensation Trends: Numbers to Know in a Complex Labour Market (newswire.ca) 
3. The financial stress storm for Canadian workers, which began in 2021 continues to grow | DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AS A PERFECT STORM OF FINANCIAL STRESS RAGES (newswire.ca) \ 220913-NPW-2022-Release-FINAL-EN.PDF (payroll.ca) 
4. The Government of Saskatchewan is conducting a workforce study to determine veterinary labour market needs | Government Provides Funding to Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association for Workforce Study | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan
5. in Ontario Businesses and not-for-profit organizations with 20 or more employees in Ontario, have until December 31, 2023 to file their latest accessibility compliance report | Completing your accessibility compliance report | ontario.ca
6. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada released a resolution calling for a collective effort from governments and employers to address use of electronic monitoring tools and AI technologies in the modern workplace | News release: Canadian privacy regulators pass resolutions on the privacy of young people and workplace privacy - Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada 

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In this episode: how to support employees during traumatic world events, updates on the Unifor and GM negotiations, the top concerns of small and medium businesses in Canada, Alberta’s ruling out Quebec Pension Plan model, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. HRPA issued a statement regarding terrorist attack by Hamas in Israel and how to support employees | HRPA Statement Regarding Israel/Hamas - HRPA 
2. KPMG poll reports that nearly nine in 10 small- and medium-sized businesses feel they are in a better position now than a year ago | A portrait of Canada's SMBs - KPMG Canada 
3. Unifor members at General Motors facilities in Oshawa, St. Catharines and Woodstock voted in favour of a new collective agreement with General Motors | Bargaining update #27: Unifor General Motors local production and Skilled Trades leadership unanimously endorse tentative agreement - Unifor Auto Talks 2023 (uniforautohub.ca) 
4. Alberta rules out Quebec pension model despite promise to wait for public feedback | Alberta rules out Quebec pension model despite promise to wait for public feedback | Alberta | thecanadianpressnews.ca 
5. Employers underestimate employee desire to quit, finds EY survey | Employers underestimate employee desire to quit, finds EY survey | EY Canada 

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In this episode: increased interest in Canadian jobs from foreign applicants, Alberta Pension Plan public consultations are in full swing, job cuts in financial services industry, lost productivity due to menopause and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. Indeed reports that Foreign Job Seeker Interest Surges Amid Soaring Canadian Population Growth | Foreign Job Seeker Interest Surges Amid Soaring Canadian Population Growth - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada 
2. Canada launches a pilot program to streamline work permit processing for Canadian employers recruiting in the Philippines | Pilot program launches to streamline work permit processing for Canadian employers recruiting in the Philippines - Canada.ca 
3. The board of the Canada Pension Plan is concerned with Alberta's public consultations | Alberta's pension exit consultations are biased, says Canada Pension Plan board | CBC News 
4. Ontario Nurses’ Association reports that St. Mary's General Hospital in Kitchener is cutting the number of registered nurses (RNs) | Kitchener Hospital Cuts Registered Nurses to Save Money in Wake of Hospital Nurse Wage Boosts – Ontario Nurses' Association (ona.org) 
5. Desjardins is laying off almost 400 people | Desjardins laying off 400 workers | CBC News 
6. Menopause is costing Canadian economy $3.5 billion per year, according to Menopause Foundation of Canada | Menopause and Work in Canada Report (menopausefoundationcanada.ca); Menopause_Inclusive_Playbook_EN.pdf (menopausefoundationcanada.ca)

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In this episode: labour updates from union negotiations, Alberta’s support for people with disabilities to enter workforce, declining mental health and financial wellbeing index among Canadian workers and other topics . Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. TELUS Health today released a special report on Financial Wellbeing | The TELUS Mental Health Index - September 2023 
2. Alberta is investing $10 million dollar to help more Albertans with disabilities access employment supports | Helping Albertans with disabilities enter the workforce
3. Financial Post reports on widespread workforce reduction in financial industry | Why Canadian banks are cutting jobs | Financial Post 
4. Three Quebec public sector unions federations representing around 430,000 workers say a new government contract offer is unacceptable | Quebec public unions moving forward with strike | CityNews Montreal 
5. Unifor has reached a tentative agreement with St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation | Unifor reaches tentative agreement with St. Lawrence Seaway | Unifor 
6. Unifor is set to bargain on behalf of more than 2,800 grocery store workers at Loblaw-owned stores in Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador | Unifor to bargain for thousands of Loblaw workers | CTV News 
7. Lululemon is one of the winners of the 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards from Benefits Canada | Lululemon's retirement savings plans, financial literacy initiatives lead to award win | Benefits Canada.com 

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In this episode: Quebec labour strike that may impact thousands of workers, concerns of small businesses about their compliance with Canada’s Modern Slavery Act, Alberta’s new bill to make non-union public sector wages more competitive, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. Hundreds of thousands of other public sector workers are set to walk off the job on November 6 in the first of a series of one-day strikes | Quebec labour strikes begin Monday; 65K teachers to launch unlimited walkout Nov. 23 (msn.com)
2. Unifor members at the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) have ratified new collective agreements | St. Lawrence Seaway members vote in favour of new collective agreements | Unifor 
3. Small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Canada are concerned about their ability to comply with Canada’s Modern Slavery Act | Modern slavery risk exposure a concern for companies - KPMG Canada 
4. Alberta is scrapping  current compensation model for non-union public sector employees to make it easier for employers to retain and attract talent | Modernizing compensation governance | Alberta.ca 
5. The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released its Human Rights-Based Approach Framework for employers and governments | OHRC releases new web tool to help Ontarians meet their human rights obligations | Ontario Human Rights Commission 
6. Nova Scotian wants to improve its workers’ compensation system and to prevent harassment in the workplace | Consultations to Improve Workers’ Compensation System, Protect Workers from Harassment - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada 
7. Saskatchewan will establish a Physician Assistant training program in the province | Physician Assistant Training Program to Proceed | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan 

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In this episode: Indeed reports a slowdown in holiday hiring, situation with unions in Quebec, layoffs at Canadian Tire and other organizations, Pay and AI transparency legislation is proposed in Ontario and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. Indeed reports that as of November 3rd, Canadian holiday job postings were down 30% from a year earlier | Holiday Hiring Appetite Cooler This Year, While Job Seeker Interest Rebounds - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada 
2. Quebec's Common Front of public sector workers says it will strike again in two weeks | Quebec's Common Front says it will strike again in 2 weeks if negotiations continue to stall | CTV News 
3. Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. has cut about 3% of its workforce | Canadian Tire cuts about 3% of workforce | CTV News 
4. A wave of layoffs last year, which left thousands of Canadian workers jobless, is continuing this year | These companies have laid off Canadian workers in 2023 (thestar.com) 
5. The 2023 living wage for Metro Vancouver is $25.68 per hour | ccpa-bc-Working-for-a-Living-Wage-2023.pdf (policyalternatives.ca) 
6. The Ontario government is introducing pay and ai transparency legislation | Ontario to Require Employers to Disclose Salary Ranges and AI Use in Hiring | Ontario Newsroom 

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In this episode: the first unionized Starbucks in Quebec and the situation with the strike of major unions in this province, AI robots developed at UBC that may revolutionize construction industry, safety measures for lobster fishers during the lobster season and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. A Starbucks in Chicoutimi is the first in Quebec to unionize | Chicoutimi Starbucks becomes first unionized franchise in Quebec | CTV News 
2. Some major Quebec unions are on strike | Some major Quebec unions still on strike; Common Front members back at work | CTV News 
3. UBC Faculty of Applied Science researchers transform construction vehicles AI robots | AI-powered robots a gamechanger for faster, safer construction - News | UBC Applied Science 
4. Safety reminders for fishers during the lobster season in Nova Scotia | Government Urges Safety as Southwestern Lobster Season Starts - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada 
5. Canada Revenue Agency has denied or adjusted $458 million in funds disbursed to employers during a pandemic wage subsidy program | CRA claws back $458 million in pandemic-era wage subsidies after partial audit (msn.com) 
6. Manulife Investment Management cut 250 jobs globally | Manulife's investment management unit cuts 250 wealth and asset management jobs | Reuters 
7. Canada's Top 100 Employers have been revealed last week by Mediacorp Canada | Canada's Top 100 Employers (2024) (canadastop100.com) 

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In this episode: about 420 thousand public workers are on strike in Quebec, Ontario’s plan to track job-related illnesses, a province with the highest AI adoption rate in the workplace, HR trends in 2024 and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

We take a short holiday break before the end of the year. Happy holidays to all our listeners!

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1. The 420,000 Quebec workers representing the coalition of public sector unions known as “common front" entered a seven-day strike | Striking health-care workers rip Quebec’s new health system reform bill - Montreal | Globalnews.ca 
2. Ontario launching a new plan to track job-related illnesses | Ontario launching new plan to track job-related illnesses | CBC News 
3. Representatives from Canada Life apologized for poor public service health insurance | Canada Life apologizes for poor public service health insurance service | CBC News 
4. According to Robert Half, the job market will remain resilient heading into 2024 | More Than Half of Canadian Companies Plan to Increase Hiring in the First Half of 2024 (newswire.ca)
5. McLean & Company released the HR Trends Report 2024 | HR Trends Report 2024 | McLean & Company (mcleanco.com) 
6. The Government of Canada has launched the Business Disability Network | Government of Canada celebrates the launch of the Canadian Business Disability Network to help advance the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the workforce  - Canada.ca 
7. More than one-quarter of Quebec employees are using generative artificial intelligence tools to help with work tasks | More than one quarter of Quebecers use generative AI - KPMG Canada 

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In this episode: a provincial divide in Canada’s job market, actions that journalist take to improve their mental health, union strike updates, latest happiness index from ADP, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. Canada’s labour market has experienced a growing provincial divide |  The Provincial Divide in Canada’s Job Market (td.com) 
2. A Series of forums announced to examine best practices for mental health in the journalism industry | Series of forums announced to examine best practices for mental health in the journalism industry
3. The British Columbia Lottery Corp. is allowing employees to substitute up to 6 statutory holidays in a calendar year for other personal, cultural or religious days | BCLC allowing employees to swap statutory holidays for personal, cultural days of significance | Benefits Canada.com 
4. Negotiations have resumed between  Air Transat and the union representing its 2,100 flight attendants | Air Transat: negotiations resume after union rejects tentative agreement | CTV News 
5. There was overall decrease in satisfaction for workers across Canada in December|  ADP Canada Happiness@Work Index: Workers' Happiness Dwindles
6. It's been a big year for the Government of Saskatchewan's Red Tape Reduction Committee | 2023 Marks Another Successful Year of Red Tape Reduction | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan 

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In this episode: in-demand jobs and top skills sought by employers, a round of layoffs at Google, protecting workers during cold weather, financial concerns of pre-retirees, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. Randstad Canada posted its list of the 15 most in-demand jobs in Canada for 2024 | In-demand Jobs in Canada in 2024 | Randstad Canada 
2. Working with artificial intelligence is a new key skill among candidates applying for jobs | AI skills in demand as companies develop 2024 hiring plans for Canada (thestar.com) 
3. Google is laying off hundreds of employees across multiple teams | Google lays off hundreds in Assistant, hardware, engineering teams | Reuters 
4. WorkSafeBC urges employers to safeguard workers against winter hazards | WorkSafeBC urges employers to safeguard workers against winter hazards as cold snap forecast for B.C. | WorkSafeBC 
5. The income gap between Canada’s newest immigrants and other Canadian workers has narrowed significantly | Income gap between new immigrants and all Canadians shrunk by half in four years: PBO – Winnipeg Free Press 
6. A significant proportion of Canadians 50+ are in a financially vulnerable position | OSC survey reveals gaps in Canadians’ retirement experiences and preparedness | OSC 

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In this episode: use of social media for job prospects by immigrants before they arrive in Canada, tracking office attendance by employees, men taking care of their mental health, increase in compensation of oil and gas sector executives, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. Demand for green skills grows as companies are trying to achieve sustainability goals | Demand for Green Skills Grows as Companies Strive to Achieve Sustainability Goals
2. 65% of surveyed “pre-arrival newcomers” used social media for job prospects before coming to Canada | The Social Media Information Gap (TMU)
3. 8 in 10 companies will track employee office attendance in 2024 | 8 in 10 Companies Will Track Office Attendance in 2024 - ResumeBuilder.com 
4. Wayfair announced it will lay off approximately 1,650 employees | Canadian workers included in Wayfair layoffs as online retailer looks to trim costs | Globalnews.ca 
5. Oil and gas sector CEO compensation jumps double-digits amid surging profits | https://home.bedfordgroup.com/oilandgascompensation_report-2023 
6. More men now address their mental health | More men are addressing stress, anxiety and depression (telus.com) 
7. New Brunswick will exempt newly graduated nursing students from first-time registration fees | Registration fees waived for newly graduated nurses (gnb.ca) 

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In this episode: Manulife and Loblaw deal to distribute specialty drugs through Loblaw-owned pharmacy, updates on union strikes from AirTransat and Saskatchewan Teacher Federation, projected salary increases  in Canada, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. The Conference Board of Canada’s Index of Business Confidence rose by 6.2 points to 76.9 breaking a trend where the Index had fallen in nine consecutive quarters | Reawakening Optimism: Business Confidence Ascends at Last - The Conference Board of Canada 
2. Manulife's specialty drugs are now carried out "primarily" through Shoppers Drug Mart and other Loblaw-owned pharmacies | Manulife-Loblaw deal raises questions over ties between insurance companies, big drug retailers | CBC News 
3. Ontario manufacturers continue to face acute workforce needs with 18,900 jobs currently unfilled | CME says that there are more than 18,900 mfg. job vacancies in Ont. - Canadian Manufacturing 
4. Air Transat’s 2,100 flight attendants have rejected the tentative labour agreement reached on January 7 | New tentative agreement rejected by Air Transat flight attendants | Canadian Union of Public Employees (cupe.ca) , Canada's Air Transat cabin crew members reject second labor deal (msn.com) 
5. The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation has announced its 2nd round of job action | Second Round of Rotating Teacher Strikes - Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (stf.sk.ca) 
6. The government of Canada has been looking for a new HR system that meets the needs of its complex workforce | Government of Canada makes progress in exploring new human resources and pay system - Canada.ca 
7. In Canada, salaries are expected to rise by approximately 3.6%, the same as the forecasts reported in the summer | Salary increases for 2024 : Canadian Budget Forecasts remain stable since summer (normandin-beaudry.ca) 
8. Yukon increasing minimum wage from $16.77 to $17.59 as of April 1 | Yukon increasing minimum wage but some say it's still not enough | CBC News 

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In this episode: job cuts at Bell Media, decline of rural communities, postponed retirements, provincial employment updates and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. Bell announced last week that they would be cutting 4,800 jobs "at all levels of the company" | Bell to cut 4.8K jobs, sell 45 radio stations in major shake-up | Globalnews.ca 
2.  Indeed reports that in 2023, Canadian job seekers are applying for different jobs | From Manual Labour to Health Care: The Jobs That Attracted More Job Seekers in 2023 - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada 
3. In Canada, the demand for skilled talent remains high, which is good news for the Canadian professionals looking for new opportunities | Many Workers Planning to Change Jobs While Demand for Skilled Talent Continues - Feb 6, 2024 (roberthalf.ca) 
4. In Nova Scotia volunteer firefighters and volunteer members of ground search and rescue teams can now access new mental health supports | Mental Health Supports for Volunteer Firefighters, Ground Search and Rescue Now Available | Government of Nova Scotia News Releases 
5. A new provincially funded program to mentor and support physicians in the first five years of their practice will help Manitoba retain and recruit new doctors | Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Manitoba Government Invests in Program to Keep New Doctors Working in Province 
6. 35 per cent of working Canadians aged 50 and older say they can afford to retire when they want  | Perspectives on Growing Older in Canada: The 2023 NIA Ageing in Canada Survey
7. Canada's rural communities will continue their decline unless the government helps immigrants settle in smaller towns and village | Canada's rural communities will continue long decline unless something's done, says researcher | CBC News | Research team examines who’s most likely to move to rural Canada - Western News (westernu.ca)

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In this episode: bill 124 in Ontario deemed unconstitutional, union negotiations at Air Transat and University of Toronto, the province with the highest workplace harassment rate in the country and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. The Canadian economy added 37,000 jobs in January as unemployment fell slightly to 5.7 per cent | Canada's economy added 37,000 jobs in January as unemployment declines to 5.7% | CBC News 
2. In Ontario Bill 124 was ruled unconstitutional by the province’s top court, and will be repealed | Bill 124 ruled unconstitutional by Ontario’s top court, will be repealed | Globalnews.ca 
3. CUPE continues to bargain on behalf of its 2100 flight attendants at Air Transat | CUPE to present a recommendation from mediators to Air Transat members | Canadian Union of Public Employees 
4. Academic staff at University of Toronto vote in support of strike action | Academic staff at University of Toronto vote in support of strike action | Canadian Union of Public Employees (cupe.ca) 
5. Canada’s agriculture sector is experiencing a severe and chronic labour shortage | Agriculture Labour Market Forecast 2023-2030 | CAHRC-CCRHA 
6. Saskatchewan among the worst provinces for workplace harassment | Sask. among worst provinces for workplace harassment in recent StatsCan study | CBC News 
7. Albertans would find out their entitlement to a portion of the Canada Pension Plan's assets in the fall 2024 | Alberta Pension Plan update: Minister Horner | alberta.ca 
8. Manitoba government received $633 million to hire 400 more doctors, 300 more nurses, 200 paramedics and 100 home care workers | Province of Manitoba | News Releases | More Doctors, More Nurses, Shorter Wait Times in Manitoba (gov.mb.ca) 

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In this episode: union negotiations of the Common Front in Quebec and Teachers in Saskatchewan, challenging situation in the restaurant industry, preparation for the wildfire season in Alberta, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. Members of Quebec’s Common Front union have voted 74.8 per cent in favour of the agreement in principle with the Quebec government | Common Front members vote yes to agreement in principle in Quebec | CityNews Montreal 
2. Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation gave notice of one-day job actions | Teachers Announce Rotating Strike, Withdrawal of Noon-Hour Supervision and Extracurricular Activities - Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (stf.sk.ca) 
3. In Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers Think Tank delivers new initiatives to improve recruitment and retention of teachers in the province | Teachers Think Tank Results in New Initiatives to Improve Recruitment and Retention of Teachers in the Province; Media Availability at 4:00 p.m. - News Releases (gov.nl.ca) 
4. BMO's annual retirement survey reveals that Millennials believe they will need about $2.1M to retire | BMO Annual Retirement Study: Canadians Believe They Need $1.7M to Retire - Up 20 Per Cent from 2020 - Feb 7, 2023 
5. The restaurant industry is preparing for a tough first half of 2024 | Challenges for the Restaurant Industry Persist into 2024 after Record Breaking Bankruptcies - Restaurants Canada 
6. Dozens of contractors looking to volunteer in the firefight as Alberta wildfire season kicks off | Dozens of contractors looking to volunteer in the firefight as Alberta wildfire season kicks off | CBC News 
7. Alberta’s government plans to invest an additional $24 million per year over the next three years to create 3,200 apprenticeship seats | Supporting and growing Alberta’s skilled trades | alberta.ca 

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In this episode: The Body Shop closing 33 stores in Canada, ADPs latest work happiness index, training for employees with ADHD, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. The Body Shop Canada will close nearly a third of its stores and end online sales as it seeks creditor protection | The Body Shop Canada to close 33 stores, end online sales | CBC News 
2. It’s been a challenging year for journalism in Canada with many layoffs happening in the industry | Vice, Bell, CBC: A look at recent media layoffs in Canada (thestar.com) 
3. ADP's National Work Happiness Score for February 2024 is 6.7/10, same as in January | ADP Canada Happiness@Work Index: Workers' Happiness Levels Remain Flat in February - Feb 28, 2024 
4. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is concerned about changes to work permits | Limiting foreign labour could make staffing challenges even worse for small businesses (cfib-fcei.ca) 
5. Employees of Public Health Ontario labs are set to receive an additional 5.25 per cent in pay increases to compensate for Bill 124 | Public Health Ontario staff latest workers to be awarded retroactive pay as Bill 124 compensation | CBC News 
6. Bambooza.ca is creating inclusive work skills training for Canadians living with ADHD | Organization in Saguenay creating inclusive skills training for Canadians living with ADHD (newswire.ca) 

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In this episode: the current state of labour market, a slow progress for women achieving full equality, an audit of psychological safety in the workplace, provincial employment news and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. The Canadian economy added 41,000 jobs in February. However, labour force growth outpaced job growth. The unemployment rate rose to 5.8% | Mild Conditions Prevail in February’s Labour Market - The Conference Board of Canada 
2. Report from Canadian Chamber of Commerce highlights the persistent barriers for women in management, leadership, and entrepreneurship. In 2023, women earned less than men—88 cents to the dollar in management occupations | Glacial progress means women in business unlikely to achieve full equality this century - Canadian Chamber of Commerce 
3. Teachers in Saskatchewan are giving notice of a three-day, provincewide withdrawal of extracurricular activities on March 11-13 and a one-day, rotating withdrawal of noon-hour supervision on March 11 | Provincewide Withdrawal of Extracurricular and Rotating Withdrawal of Noon-Hour Supervision - Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (stf.sk.ca) 
4. The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) will develop a Psychological Health and Safety Audit Program | Mental Health Commission of Canada leads development of new program to support employers with psychological health and safety audits - Opening Minds 
5. The Manitoba government is introducing amendments to the Employment Standards Code that would extend long-term leave for serious injury or illness from 17  to 27 weeks | Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Manitoba Government Introduces Legislation to Protect Workers Recovering from Illness or Injury 
6. WorkSafeBC bringing industry and labour stakeholders together to discuss crane safety. From 2019 to  2023 there were 22 incidents involving tower cranes | WorkSafeBC bringing industry and labour stakeholders together to discuss crane safety | WorkSafeBC 

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In this episode: union updates from the City of Edmonton and Airbus, minimum wage increases, the best countries for work life balance, provincial employment updates and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. The City of Edmonton averted a strike by 5,000 city workers | City, union agree on 6.25% increase, $1k payout in tentative agreement | CTV News 
2. Airbus SE employees in Canada rejected a contract offer from Airbus, threatening to go on strike | Airbus Workers in Canada Reject Contract Offer, Threaten Strike | Financial Post 
3. Canada will be increasing the federal minimum wage by 65 cents on April 1, from $16.65 to $17.30 per hour | Federal minimum wage set to increase April 1. Who gets the pay bump? - National | Globalnews.ca 
4. Manitoba’s minimum-wage is going up by 50 cents an hour as of Oct. 1  to $15.80. Living wage in the province is much higher | Manitoba plans regular hike to minimum wage, labour group wants more (msn.com). Manitoba's Living Wage Update 2023 | Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives 
5. Fourteen new physicians are now practicing in rural communities across Saskatchewan after completing the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA) | More Doctors Recruited to Rural Communities | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan 
6. $5,000 retention bonus as part of the Alberta is Calling Attraction Bonus are aimed at bringing skilled tradespeople from elsewhere in Canada | Alberta introduces legislation to offer $5,000 incentive to out-of-province workers | Globalnews.ca 
7. Ontario has to pay public sector workers $6B and counting in Bill 124 compensation | Ontario has to pay public sector workers $6B and counting in Bill 124 compensation | CBC News 
8. What is the country with the best work life balance? | Global Life-Work Balance Index | Best Work-Life Balance Countries | Remote

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In this episode: employees’ views on artificial intelligence, companies’ approach to increasing cyber security risks, union updates , the latest world happiness report and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. Canadian employees cautious and optimistic about adoption of artificial intelligence | Canadian employees cautious and optimistic about adoption of artificial intelligence (newswire.ca)
2. With changing labour market conditions and declining job vacancies, the Government of Canada is adjusting the Temporary Foreign Worker Program | Government of Canada to adjust temporary measures under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Workforce Solutions Road Map - Canada.ca 
3. The Canada Revenue Agency has now fired more than 200 people for falsely claiming a federal income benefit during the COVID-19 pandemic | CRA fires 232 people for falsely claiming $2,000 monthly pandemic benefit (msn.com) 
4. 1600 teaching assistants at MGill University began their eight-week strike last week, putting the end-of-term in peril | 1600 McGill TAs on strike this Monday (newswire.ca) 
5. More than 400 Art Gallery of Ontario employees are on strike, after union members voted to reject the museum's latest contract offer | Hundreds of Art Gallery of Ontario workers on strike after rejecting contract offer (msn.com) 
6. Almost half (49%) of Canadian job postings on Indeed in February 2024 featured pay information, up from 22% in early 2019 | Salary Transparency Increasingly the Norm in Canadian Job Postings - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada 
7. Cisco’s second annual Cybersecurity Readiness Index assesses how ready organizations are globally to face today’s cybersecurity risks | Cisco’s 2024 Cybersecurity Readiness Index – Canada 
8. Canadians are experiencing a decline in overall well-being and are expecting their employers to provide key benefits to support them in 2024 | 47% of working Canadians rely on employer benefits to improve well-being (newswire.ca)
9. The latest edition of the World Happiness report shows people in Finland are first in overall happiness | World Happiness Report 2024 | The World Happiness Report 

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In this episode: current state of the labour market, a recent cyber attack at the University of Winnipeg, a job fair for people on the autism spectrum and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. In March employment level was flat, even as population kept growing, pushing the unemployment rate above 6% for the first time in over two years | March Labour Force Survey: Soft Landing Gets Bumpier - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada 
2. Robert Half reports that professionals newly joining the workforce in 2024 can anticipate an active hiring market | Survey: Entry-Level Hiring Will Hold Steady During 2024 Graduation Season - Apr 4, 2024 (roberthalf.ca) 
3. Canada’s largest job fair for people on the autism spectrum is taking place today, April 8 | Spectrum Works – Job Fair for people on the spectrum 
4. The University of Winnipeg says that personal data from possibly thousands of students and staff was stolen in a cyberattack late March | Cyber attack updates and support | Incident Updates | The University of Winnipeg (uwinnipeg.ca) 
5. Strike vote scheduled for over 9 thousand Canada border officers | Strike votes for over 9,000 workers at Canada Border Services Agency begin April 10 | Public Service Alliance of Canada (psacunion.ca) 
6. Apple lays off more than 600 workers in California in its first major round of post-pandemic cut | Apple lays off more than 600 workers in California in its first major round of post-pandemic cuts - Talent Canada 

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In this episode: mental health supports for Ontario farmers, crab fishers in Newfoundland and Labrador refusing work because of low pay, robots coming to Walmart warehouses, the role of HR in AI use at work and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. Unifor has filed two applications to the B.C. Labour Relations Board (BCLRB) to represent Amazon warehouses in New Westminster and in Delta | Unifor files applications to represent workers at two Amazon fulfilment centres | Unifor 
2. Farmers in Ontario, are advocating for enhanced mental health services as they grapple with isolation, stigma, and occupational stressors | Ontario Farmers Demand Improved Mental Health Support Amidst Unique Challenges (yahoo.com) 
3. The crab fishing season started on April 6, yet all harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador stayed tied up demanding their fair share | Harvesters refusing to fish crab in Newfoundland and Labrador, saying price too low - Talent Canada 
4. Walmart Canada says robots are coming to two Ontario warehouses, but jobs are not at risk | Walmart Canada says robots are coming to two Ontario warehouses, but jobs not at risk (msn.com) 
5. Alberta's universities are expected to welcome more international students to campus | Alberta expected to welcome more international students, as other provinces see cuts | CBC News 
6. HR plays a critical role in helping organizations implement responsible artificial intelligence (AI) guiding principles and McLean has published a toolkit for it | Develop Responsible AI Guiding Principles | McLean & Company (mcleanco.com) 

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In this episode: declining foreign job seeker interest in Canadian jobs, sick notes for employees will be soon prohibited in Ontario, Canadian military doctors and nurses are getting ready to work in the Yukon's health-care system, union developments  and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. Indeed reports that foreign job seeker interest in Canadian vacancies has fallen | Foreign Job Seeker Interest Retreats Following Earlier Spike - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada 
2. B.C.’s lowest-paid workers will get a pay raise when the general minimum wage goes up from $16.75 to $17.40 per hour on June 1, 2024 | Minimum wage increases to $17.40 an hour on June 1 | BC Gov News 
3. Ontario will prohibit employers from requiring sick notes | Ontario Helping Family Doctors Put Patients before Paperwork | Ontario Newsroom 
4. Canadian military doctors and nurses will soon begin working in the Yukon's public health-care system | Canadian military doctors, nurses to begin work in Yukon hospitals | CBC News 
5. Unifor is temporarily withdrawing its applications to the B.C. Labour Relations Board to represent workers at two Amazon fulfilment centres in Metro Vancouver | Unifor to re-apply to labour board after unexpected data from Amazon | Unifor 
6. Diabetes medications continued to be the leading drug category for eligible private insurance claims in 2023, according to TELUS Health | Get your copy: TELUS Health's 2024 Drug Data Trends & National Benchmarks report 
7. Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. is making staff development a key part of its attraction and retention strategy | Chipotle expanding benefits offering to focus on career development, student debt | Benefits Canada.com 

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In this episode: the state of the labour market in Canada, trends of employer searches of resumes on Indeed, a cybersecurity attack on BC government, the benefit provider Canada Life facing financial penalties from the Federal Government and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. A summary of the labour market conditions from the Conference Board of Canada | April Showers Didn’t Dampen the Labour Market - The Conference Board of Canada  
2. Indeed has examined resume search trends throughout 2023 released a summary of trends for Canada | From Healthcare to Hospitality: Understanding Employer Needs Through Resume Searches - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada 
3. BC Government experienced "sophisticated cybersecurity incidents" involving government networks | B.C. government networks hit by 'sophisticated cybersecurity incidents': Eby (msn.com) 
4. Ontario is proposing more changes to the workplaces as part of their Working for Workers Act Five focused on supporting skilled trades, women in the workplaces, and front line employees | Working For Workers Five Act, 2024 | Ontario Newsroom 
5. Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) says it is ready to get back to the bargaining table after its members rejected the provincial government's latest contract offer | Sask. teachers overwhelmingly vote no to proposed deal | CTV News 
6. The federal government has begun imposing financial sanctions on Canada Life after months of outcry from public servants, retirees and their families who were left fighting for medical claims to be covered | Government hits Canada Life with financial sanctions | CBC News 

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In this episode: difficulty getting seasonal fire fighters in Alberta, Canada's first union at an Amazon warehouse,  career gaps are no longer a blemish on candidate’s resumes, workplace tension caused a privacy breach in Nunavut's workplace and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. For the first time in Canada, there is a union at an Amazon warehouse | Union officially certified at Amazon's DXT4 warehouse in Laval (newswire.ca) 
2. The federal government is accelerating plans to replace the Phoenix public service pay system | Ottawa getting ready to ditch costly, error-prone Phoenix pay system | Radio-Canada.ca 
3. The Manitoba government is taking steps to improve emergency medical services | Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Manitoba Government Adding Paramedics and Ambulances to Improve Emergency Care 
4. Seasonal firefighters in Alberta do not return to their jobs because of low wages, lack of benefits, and limited career opportunities | Would you fight Alberta's wildfires for $22/hour? And no benefits? | CBC Radio 
5. Most hiring managers say career gaps on resumes are not a problem | Career Gaps Not a Problem According to Canadian Hiring Managers. #CanadaEmployed (expresspros.com) 
6. A privacy breach at Nunavut's Department of Health could have been avoided if it weren’t for tensions in the workplace | Workplace dysfunction behind complaint, privacy commissioner finds (nunatsiaq.com) 

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In this episode: summer job postings, cyber attacks on the organizations in British Columbia, heavy financial losses at Canada post, the idea of chronoworking  and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. Canadian summer job postings are lower than a year earlier but well above their 2019 level | Summer Job Postings Elevated Compared To Rest of the Economy - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada 
2. Hackers release some of London Drugs' data stolen in April | Hackers release corporate data stolen from London Drugs | CBC News 
3. B.C. First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) also announced it had been the victim of a cyberattack | Cybersecurity Incident (fnha.ca) 
4. Canada Post needs drastic measures to staunch the fiscal bleeding after a tough decade | Outdated rules and mounting losses: Can anything be done to fix Canada Post? (msn.com) 
5. More than 9,000 border services agents may go on strike in June | Workers at CBSA vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action, border disruptions possible over summer | Public Service Alliance of Canada (psacunion.ca) 
6. Canadian retailers are embracing generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology | Gen AI enhances Canadian retail experience: KPMG survey - KPMG Canada 
7. 87% of Canadian professionals would like to try chronoworking | Nearly nine in 10 professionals want to trial ‘chronoworking’ - Talent Canada 

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In this episode: summer job outlook, union updates, the new pay transparency reporting tool in British Columbia, listing of top cities in Canada with the best worklife balance and other topics . Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. . In May, employment in Canada inched up by 27,000. Meanwhile, the labour force grew by 50,000 and the unemployment rate went up to 6.2% | Summer Sunshine Fails to Reach the Labour Market in May - The Conference Board of Canada 
2. Bargaining updates from the Toronto Transit Commission  and Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation | Bargaining Updates (ttc.ca), Negotiations to Resume Wednesday for Provincial Collective Bargaining Agreement - Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (stf.sk.ca)  
3. A new, online reporting tool has been created to support B.C. employers with an efficient way to prepare pay transparency reports | B.C. introduces pay transparency reporting tool | BC Gov News 
4. Ontario supports new micro-credential programs to help students train for in-demand jobs | Ontario Supporting More Industry-Focused Training Programs | Ontario Newsroom 
5. WorkSafeBC is urging employers to plan for the health and safety risks that come with extreme heat and exposure to wildfire smoke | WorkSafeBC advises employers to plan ahead to protect workers from extreme heat and wildfire smoke | WorkSafeBC 
6. ADP Canada monthly Happiness@Work Index  reveals workers are feeling less happy in May than last month | Latest ADP News | ADP Canada Media Centre | News and Resources 
7. Six Quebec municipalities are among Canada’s top 10 locations for work-life balance | Canada's Best Cities for Work/Life Balance (point2homes.com) 

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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.

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1. British Columbia has introduced new employment standards for ride-hailing, delivery workers who work for apps such as Uber, Lyft, Uber Eats, SkiptheDishes, DoorDash | Fair pay, basic protections coming for gig workers | BC Gov News 
2. Ontario government is investing more than $6 million to train over 1,000 carpenters across Ontario | Ontario Providing More Than $6 Million to Train Over 1,000 Carpenters | Ontario Newsroom 
3. Almost half of Canadian job seekers say they don’t feel comfortable being themselves in the workplace | Most Canadian Job Seekers Fear Discussing Certain Topics at Work Many Say They Cant Be Themselves. #CanadaEmployed (expresspros.com) 
4. Female veterans' medical and physical needs are being neglected by the military and veterans programs | Female CAF veterans' unique medical, physical needs are being ignored: report | CBC News 
5. 42% of workers feel mentally and/or physically exhausted at the end of their workday | TELUS Health Mental Index - April 2024 

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Dear Listeners! We are taking a break from reporting on HR News until September!

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Elena Bobyreva

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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 streamlines candidate experience. 

But AI comes with risk and different jurisdictions rollout laws to protect job seekers from irresponsible Ai practices.

In the interview, we discuss:
- Specific ways that Indeed helps recruiters to source the candidates and job seekers find jobs using AI
- Implications of candidate using AI tools to apply for jobs
- Risks of using AI instruments in hiring
- Ways to ensure the ethical use of AI in our processes
- How employers and job seekers feel regarding the use of AI in recruitment
- Importance of maintaining human involvement in hiring
- What the future may look like for AI in recruitment

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