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Labour shortage adds complexity to workplace vaccine mandates

In a hiring environment defined by difficulties around staffing, employers are weighing the necessary health and safety benefits of vaccine mandates against potential recruitment obstacles.


Growing vaccine mandates reveal split in labour movement

The growing number of vaccine mandates in the public and private sectors have exposed a fault line in Canada’s labour movement.


Amazon to hire 15,000 employees across Canada; increase wages

Amazon Canada will hire 15,000 new warehouse and distribution workers in communities across the country this fall to support its ongoing Canadian expansion plans.


Nova Scotia joins other provinces in requiring vaccination proof for non-essential outings

Nova Scotia has become the latest province to announce what officials are calling a “proof of vaccination policy” to allow residents to participate in non-essential activities.


Statistics Canada says economy added 90,000 jobs in August

Gains were concentrated in full-time work and in the hard-hit service sector, led by gains in accommodation and food services as restrictions eased in much of the country.
 
 
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Onboarding a new leader has all the pain, glory of a political campaign

Onboarding effectively takes focus and a conscious effort to connect with key stakeholders and build trust, just like a political campaign, writes Crystal Hyde of Propel Leadership Coaching. » Read More
 
 
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Federal election aims to ease employers’ economic uncertainty

Canada’s Sept. 20 election will be a decision of how workplaces can best recover from the toll of the COVID-19 pandemic, professors say. » Read More

Ontario to require proof of vaccination in select settings

As of Sept. 22, Ontarians will need to be fully vaccinated (two doses plus 14 days) and provide their proof of vaccination along with photo ID to access certain public settings and facilities. » Read More
 
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The quest to become employees: Unpacking the class action against Uber

Following a decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Uber drivers and Uber Eats delivery personnel may no longer be considered independent contractors. » Read More

Why dental care needs to be part of health care — and on the federal election agenda

There is an awful irony that dental decay is among the most common non-communicable diseases globally, but treating it is not part of our public health-care system. » Read More
 
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The jab or the job? Mandatory vaccines in the Canadian workplace

Location: Virtual Event – Live from Toronto
Date: Sept. 21
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Employee Onboarding

Location: Free Webinar
Date: Sept. 29
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Psychologically Safe Workplace Awards Gala

Location: Virtual Event – Live from Toronto
Date: Date: Oct. 20
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