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‘A long time coming’: Unifor’s new president on where workers stand in 2023

Lana Payne says workers have high expectations right now, and they feel a sense of power.


Employers boosting fertility treatment benefits, but critics say provinces can do more

One in six couples experience infertility, and experts say organizations should support both the career and personal goals of their workforce.


Prioritize benefits, focus on culture: The 2023 outlook for employee benefits in Canada

More employers are doing deep dives into the data to balance what they can afford versus what they need to attract, retain talent.


Adjudicators can’t reinstate employees to different positions: Federal Court

Lawyer John Hyde breaks down a recent ruling that confirms the boundaries of the remedy of reinstatement.


Ambulance job fair attracts zero candidates in B.C. town

What if you held a recruitment drive and nobody showed up? That’s exactly what happened as officials tried to hire paramedics in the town of Nakusp.
 
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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. »  Download your guide
 
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Workers with disabilities say employers don’t value diversity, inclusion: Report

The physical barriers may have come down, but it’s “hard to see the congruence between what the company says and what they do,” says Dave Dame, who heads accessibility for a major global technology company. » Read More
 
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Practical, hands-on strategies to increase inclusion, diversity, and equity in your workplace

In Impactful Inclusion Toolkit: 52 Activities to Help You Learn and Practice Inclusion Every Day in the Workplace, accomplished diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategist and leader Yvette Steele delivers a collection of practical and hands-on exercises that encourage and promote inclusion in the workplace. The exercises emphasize the development of key inclusive behaviors, including self-knowledge, connecting with others, creating new habits, and experiencing other cultures.

An effective and practical resource for anyone who wants to be more inclusive. Frontline workers can empower themselves to drive change with weekly activities and resources. » Order your copy today!
 
GLOBAL NEWS 
 

Chinese with mild COVID urged to work as restrictions ease

The moves appears to be in response to worker shortages that have affected medical care and food deliveries, according to the Associated Press. » Read More

Elon Musk Twitter poll ends with users seeking his departure as CEO

Millions of Twitter users asked Musk to step down as head of Twitter in a poll he created and promised to abide by. » Read More
 
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In an era of chronic labour shortages, should employers turn a blind eye to misbehaviour?

Workers at long-term care homes in Quebec have faced lengthy suspensions for snacking on company food during shifts. Does the punishment fit the crime? » Read More

Well, actually: Mansplaining is a problem in the workplace

It’s much more than a social media phenomenon and permeates beyond the virtual realm to affect people in their working lives, according to researchers at Carleton University in Ottawa. » 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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