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Ottawa considers changes to reduce number of temporary foreign workers in Canada

The federal government is considering new regulations that could make fewer employers eligible to hire temporary foreign workers.


Former CFO suing RBC for $49 million in wrongful dismissal claim

The former chief financial officer for Royal Bank of Canada is suing the bank for almost $50 million over claims of wrongful dismissal. In April, RBC announced it had fired Nadine Ahn after an internal review found evidence she was in an "undisclosed close personal relationship" with another employee who received preferential treatment, including promotion and compensation increases.


What is the bargaining impasse between railways and workers actually about?

The country's two main railways remain at loggerheads with their workers over scheduling, safety or salaries — depending on who you ask — as the clock ticks down on contract negotiations.


 
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People | 30th Anniversary Edition

One of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written, this book has captivated readers for nearly three decades. It has transformed the lives of millions of people of all ages and occupations. Now, this 30th anniversary edition of the timeless classic commemorates the wisdom of the 7 Habits with modern additions from Sean Covey. The 7 Habits have become famous and are integrated into everyday thinking by millions and millions of people because they work! » Order Your Copy
 
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The link between leadership and productivity

Bad bosses, toxic managers, stressed-out supervisors. The conversation around workplace culture has never been more focused on the ways leadership affects performance. While it’s easier to define what makes a bad manager than a terrific one, effective leaders display certain fundamental behaviours. » Read More...
 
 
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Australian state orders public servants to stop remote working after a newspaper campaign against it

The government of Australia’s most populous state ordered all public employees to work from their offices by default beginning Tuesday and urged stricter limits on remote work, after news outlets provoked a fraught debate about work-from-home habits established during the pandemic. » Read More...

 
OPINION 
 

Employers should use science to optimize job interviews rather than outdated misconceptions

Job interviews are an essential part of hiring. However, there is a concerning gap between the science of interviewing and the way interviews are commonly practiced in workplaces. Employers often hold misconceptions about their ability to evaluate a job candidate accurately without the use of a structured set of interview questions and a formal scoring procedure for evaluating the candidate’s answers. » Read More...

Women are less interested in AI than men, but using it would help them advance at work

Women use generative artificial intelligence tools less than men do. This is a worrying finding since, according to a study by Oxford Economics and Cognizant, 90 per cent of jobs will be affected by generative AI by 2032. More specifically, between 2023 and 2032, the percentage of jobs with high exposure points to AI could increase sixfold, from eight per cent to 52 per cent. » Read More...

Hidden gatekeepers: How hiring bias affects workers in the food service industry

Businesses across Canada have been bemoaning the lack of qualified workers across numerous industries, including those traditionally viewed as lower-skill occupations. This issue has been ongoing for the past few years but came to a head in 2021 as the country eased its way out of the pandemic. Food service establishments, in particular, struggled to find suitable employees while trying to return to business as usual. » Read More...

 
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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