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Companies optimistic about hiring but budget constraints remain a concern

Nearly three-quarters of Canadian companies (74 per cent) are optimistic about their hiring outlook for the remainder of 2024, but budget constraints are hindering some from expanding their workforce, according to a new survey.


Skills-based hiring is gaining ground with employers and candidates

The days when CVs and covering letters were the keys to unlocking dream jobs may be over, with both employees and employers leaning on alternative recruitment methods.


Survey reveals universal benefits of genuine DEI policies

When employees view DEI policies as genuine, they are six times more likely to say their organization is fair and 74 per cent less likely to experience discrimination, according to new global research.


City's respectful workplace policy remains in place, but will be reviewed

The City of Stratford’s respectful workplace policy will be reviewed, but it will not be suspended – despite one councillor’s push to do so.


 
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Clever Shortcuts to Boost Your Impact and Results

With rapid change and hybrid workplaces becoming the new way of working, leaders are struggling to achieve their outcomes. How do you stay ahead in the face of constantly shifting priorities, competitors, and deadlines? With this fully revised and updated edition of Leadership Hacks, you’ll discover how to cut through the madness and get back to achieving results. » Order your copy today!
 
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The right to disconnect: Potential amendments to the Canada Labour Code

While the exact details of a potential right to disconnect are currently unknown, proposing such change is intended to create a healthier work-life balance for Canadians by promoting separation between work and personal time. » Read More...
 
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Identifying substance abuse in the workplace

Substance abuse is more than just a health issue. It’s a multibillion-dollar economic predicament that should concern business leaders. It can lead to presenteeism, absenteeism, long-term disability and premature death. HR professionals and C-suite executives should take this matter seriously to help save lives and minimize losses. » Read More...
 
 
GLOBAL NEWS 
 

Secret DEA files show agents joked about rape in a WhatsApp chat. Then one of them was accused of it

In a WhatsApp chat that quickly devolved into depravity, a group of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents boasted about their “world debauchery tour” of “boozing and whoring” on the government’s dime. At one point they even joked about “forcible anal rape.” Within months of that jaw-dropping exchange, an agent in the group chat was accused of that very crime. » Read More...

Uber and Lyft drivers remain independent contractors in California Supreme Court ruling

The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that app-based ride-hailing and delivery services like Uber and Lyft can continue treating their drivers as independent contractors rather than employees. The unanimous decision by the state's top court is a big win for tech giants. » Read More...

Judge dismisses some claims in case alleging BlackBerry CEO harassed former staffer

A U.S. court has dismissed three claims made by a former BlackBerry Ltd. employee who alleges the company's chief executive sexually harassed her and then retaliated against her after she reported the behaviour. » Read More...

 
OPINION 
 

Recruiting and upskilling needed to navigate the landscapes of AI, cybersecurity and sustainability

C-suite leaders’ diverse and evolving priorities reveal a complex landscape where cybersecurity, AI, and sustainability dominate the agenda. There is a pressing need for recruitment and upskilling to address these challenges. » Read More...

How big data drives strategic HR decisions

Big data analytics provides the HR department with a massive, structured repository of relevant employee, workplace and market information, enabling data-driven decision-making. Instead of manually reviewing spreadsheets over weeks — and repeatedly missing subtle patterns — they can quickly identify a trend’s origin and significance. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

Reimagine: CPHR Alberta Annual Hybrid Conference

October 1, 2024 | 700 Centre St S, Calgary, AB T2G 5P6 or Online » Learn more

Annual CPHR Saskatchewan Conference

October 2, 2024 | 200 Lakeshore Drive, Regina, SK, S4S 7L3 » Learn more

CPHR Altantic 2024: A Workplace for All

October 7, 2024 | 225 Woodstock Road, Fredericton, NB » Learn more

CPHR Manitoba's HR Conference 2024

October 22, 2024 | 375 York Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J3 » Learn more

SHRM: Inclusion 2024

November 4, 2024 | 6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, CO 80019 and Online » Learn more

HRPA Summit: More Than Human 

November 28, 2024 | Toronto – Kitchener – Sudbury – Ottawa – Online » Learn more