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A culture of health: How to spread the gospel to employees

In part three of our series, we explore best practices in communicating benefit programs to employees with our expert panel.


RCMP texts, mocking mental health in wake of Portapique shootings, ‘mind boggling’: Cop

Text chains are “prime example of how stigma around mental health, around trauma, are very much alive.”


Former Air North Cargo worker shot, killed by RCMP after showing up armed at workplace

Man threatened employees, got into altercation, before being confronted by police in the Yukon.


Alberta premier calling organizations with vaccine mandates, urging change and tying it to funding

Premier reversing promise to enshrine human rights protections for unvaccinated, asks residents to report companies with mandates.


Alberta’s famous ‘wage premium’ rapidly eroding, experts say

Workers still have highest wages in Canada, but paycheques have been stagnant despite labour shortages and the oil price boom.
 
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Building a culture of health: Where do you begin?

Questions, not assumptions. That was the consensus from a recent roundtable discussion on where organizations need to start on the journey to create a culture of health. The conversation, sponsored by TELUS Health, took a deep dive into what employers, business leaders and HR professionals need to do to build, sustain and get the most out of their investment in creating healthy workplaces.

Over the next three weeks, Talent Canada will be presenting the results of that conversation in both articles and videos in an exclusive series. In part one, we asked the panel for their advice on where organizations should start. »  Download your guide
 
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Flexible career paths: A powerful retention tool hiding in the shadows

We’ve spilled a lot of ink talking about remote work and its effect on retention. But hiding in the shadows is a potentially more powerful trend. » Read More
 
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Stop Hiding and Start Living by Dr. Bill Howatt

Why do some of us bounce back after stresses and failures, while others struggle to pull through? It’s not about natural resilience. Those who are able to move confidently through setbacks have developed good coping skills – and you can, too.

Take charge of your own happiness with a proven method to build your mental fitness and focus on what matters. In this interactive guide, mental health expert Dr. Bill Howatt presents a proven five-part model to move you past the rut in your life and toward happiness. » Order your copy of Dr. Howatt’s book now
 
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Adidas investigates after ex-workers allege Ye misconduct

Allegations include showing sexual photos and videos in meetings, making vulgar comments and bullying the people who worked for him. » Read More

Virginia city begins vigil to honour workers killed in Walmart shooting

The associates who were gunned won were in various stages of life, from a 16-year-old part-time worker to a 70-year-old with more than 30 years with the company. » Read More
 
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Working prisoners are entitled to employment, safety standards just like everybody else

There is no good legal or moral argument for denying prisoners their rights as workers, writes Jordan House of Brock University. » Read More

Diversity in the workplace isn’t enough: Businesses need to work towards inclusion

Despite great intentions, workplace diversity programs can often be ineffective – or even backfire. A panel of academics from Saint Mary’s University and St. Francis Xavier University explore the topic. » Read More
 
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CPHR BC & Yukon HR Conference and Expo

Location: Vancouver, B.C.
Date: May 2-3, 2023
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