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Canada's Wonderland, Wet'nWild share mass-hiring secrets as they prep for 2023 season

Hiring one worker can pose enough of a challenge, but when you’re looking to hire hundreds — or even thousands — of seasonal employees, you need to take a different tact.

'No cuts coming': Shopify president says company has no plans for another layoff

To keep workers, Shopify is leaning on Flex Comp, an initiative which gives staff a “total rewards wallet” and allows them to regularly choose between cash and stock options for their compensation.

Girls Belong Here leadership program gives young women chance to have voices heard

More than 30 self-identifying young women will be stepping into the roles of CEOs, HR directors, ambassadors, members of parliament, and other leaders at more than 11 partner organizations, including AstraZeneca, Unilever and RBC.

HRPA names Jodi Kovitz as new chief executive officer

Kovitz comes into the role with an “impressive background as a proven CEO, a growth strategist and a well-rounded business leader,” it said.

Canada Soccer amends labour statement at request of women's players association

Original statement referenced details of a retroactive pay agreement that both parties had agreed would not be disclosed unilaterally.

 
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Fired New Brunswick hospital CEO awarded $2 million, including damages for manner of dismissal

Treating employees in a callous or insensitive way when firing them can be a costly mistake for employers. The government of New Brunswick learned this the hard way. » Read More...
 
 
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GLOBAL NEWS 
 

Worker pleads not guilty to killing 7 at California farms

Chunli Zhao, 66, is charged with seven counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. » Read More...

Ex-daycare director in Indianapolis charged with giving children melatonin

A former suburban Indianapolis daycare director is facing multiple charges after being accused of giving melatonin gummies to children without their parents' consent to get them to sleep. » Read More...

U.S. senator John Fetterman checks into hospital for depression

Fetterman, who has struggled with the aftereffects of a stroke he suffered last May, checked himself in last Wednesday night, it said. » Read More...

 
OPINION 
 

Multiple pay equity plans: First decision released granting – and denying – an employer request

Commissioner was tasked with evaluating CN's application for authorization to establish distinct pay equity plans for a number of groups. » Read More...

‘Compassionate listening’ is a Buddhist tenet: What it is and why it matters

Although the importance of communication in fostering better relationships and solving problems is well-recognized, much focus has been placed on “talking it out” — while the role of listening tends to be overlooked. “ » Read More...

 
Events 
 

CPHR BC & Yukon HR Conference and Expo

Location: Vancouver, B.C.
Date: May 2-3, 2023
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CPHR Atlantic 2023 Annual Conference

June 19, 2023 | Halifax Convention Centre » Read More...