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Employee ownership trusts touted as succession tool, new group calls on Ottawa to make changes

More than three-quarters (76 per cent) of owners say they’re planning to exit their business over the next decade, but fewer than 1 in 10 have a plan, according to the Canadian Employee Ownership Coalition.

Unifor’s new agreement with Irving Shipbuilding includes 400 per cent increase in psychological benefits

Agreement covers 1,100 workers and contains what the union calls "competitive" wage increases over the lifetime of the contract.

Wave of tech layoffs tips power back in favour of employers in sector

Tech workers have had more power to negotiate better salaries and roles in recent years, but the tables may be turning.

Statistics Canada says November saw lowest number of people on EI in 25 years

Lowest data ever recorded, with the exception of the summer of 2020 when the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit was in place.

Vancouver cop was ‘frustrated’ by handling of sex assault case before suicide: officer

Sister says her mental health issues stemmed from sexual assault, extortion by a fellow cop in HR.

Nominations open for OHS Canada’s Top 25 Under 40 for 2023

This is a chance to turn the spotlight on the young talent on your teams, and recognize the amazing work of the next generation of safety professionals.

 
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How HR professionals respond to second language accents

Foreign-born candidates are commonly considered less valuable on the job market by virtue of speaking with an accent. » Read More...
 
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Toronto firm offers staff $3,000 travel benefit to help them work remote anywhere in the world

Money covers travel expenses, including transportation, accommodations and even short-term residential leases. » Read More...
 
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Women's tech collective Toast launches with aim to diversify hiring, reduce wage gaps

"Our mission statement is to help women get to do the work that they want, at the pay that they deserve,” said its chief executive. » Read More...
 
 
GLOBAL NEWS 
 

CNH Industrial workers on strike since May approve new deal

The last offer that workers rejected included raises of 28 per cent to 38 per cent over four years. » Read More...

Strikes, protests test French plan to raise retirement age

Workers took to the streets to reject proposed changes that would push back the retirement age. » Read More...

$300K Brink's heist: Men distract worker in Brooklyn, thief swipes cash

The thief swiped an unattended money bag from the armoured truck's bumper while two men distracted the employee by asking for directions. » Read More...

 
OPINION 
 

We’re getting stronger with every hill we climb: Restoring trust with staff is the next ridge

Kiran Kapoor from Workplace Safety & Prevention Services breaks down what the last few years have meant to safety professionals and employers via our sister publication OHS Canada. » Read More...

Consensus decision-making is surprisingly effective in both communities and workplaces

Voting may seem the quickest route to a resolution, but it isn’t the best way to enrol everyone — it silence voices and thwarts creativity. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

CPHR BC & Yukon HR Conference and Expo

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