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Turnover continues to plague employers; average cost is $41,000: Survey

More than one-third of Canadian employers say the turnover at their company is higher this year than last.


COVID-19 benefits helped economy rebound, but post-payment verification lacking: AG

Auditor general says the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) program is hard to assess because the government collected limited data from employers.


Canadians hit the brakes on commuting to work in 2021: Statistics Canada

The number of people working remotely last year swelled by 225 per cent, and there were 2.8 million fewer commuting.


B.C. Federation of Labour calls for tripling of paid sick days

Less than a year ago, B.C. introduced five paid sick days. Now, a prominent labour group is lobbying to boost that number to 15.


New paid sick leave rules come into effect for federally regulated workers

Employees now eligible for 10 days paid leave, while new hires get three days after 30 days on the job — and earn more with tenure.
 
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Telus Health

3 trends in workplace wellbeing programs to watch for in 2023

Burnout, the Great Resignation, quiet quitting — employers and their HR teams have faced a host of challenges throughout 2022. As we enter 2023, how can employers better support their employees’ health and wellbeing to increase productivity, reduce absenteeism while managing the rising cost of benefits? » Learn more
 
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Workplace mental health investments evolve, adapt as needs change

Employees are investing heavily in mental health for their works, but it can often seem like a bottomless pit. Employers alone can’t solve the issue, but these investments can be a very powerful tool. » Read More
 
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Telus Health

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
 
GLOBAL NEWS 
 

Investors press railroads to add sick time for workers in U.S.

Lack of paid sick time has become a major sticking point at the bargaining table. » Read More

Nebraska man gets prison for leaving noose for co-worker

Man tied a noose, made out of orange twine, on a floor scrubber that a Black colleague was set to use. » Read More
 
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Mental fitness power tool: Building more positive relationships

Inadequate positive relationships at home and work contribute to the large number of people in the workplace who are caught in the state of languishing, says Dr. Bill Howatt. » Read More

Secondment agreement was not a fixed-term employment contract: Ontario court

Toronto’s University Health Network hired an employee under an indefinite-term agreement. He was later seconded to a another organization, and that contract was terminated early. The court’s ruling in this case is “welcome news for employers,” writes lawyer John Hyde. » 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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