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'No better time' to hire Canadians: Ottawa to restrict low-wage foreign workers

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging businesses to hire Canadian workers as his government announces new restrictions to limit low-wage temporary foreign workers.


Rising workplace stress levels make way for new job description: the 'burnout coach'

While their professional backgrounds may vary, all burnout coaches cater to the growing number of workers who say they are stressed out, overwhelmed and struggling to cope.


Legault announces six-month freeze on some temporary foreign workers in Montreal

Quebec Premier François Legault is announcing a six-month freeze on certain temporary foreign worker applications in Montreal. The moratorium will apply to new applications and renewals, but nurses, teachers, construction workers, food transformation workers and those making at least $57,000 a year will be exempt.


Labour board orders rail workers back on the job as Teamsters vow to appeal

Freight trains must start rolling again first thing Monday morning, the federal labour board ruled Saturday as it ordered thousands of rail employees back to work to end a bitter contract dispute that shut down the country's two major railways.


 
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We are wired for social connection; our mental health depends on it. We humans thrive when we feel connected to one another. And yet, loneliness is on the rise. In this powerful guide and workbook, renowned mental health expert and addictions counselor Dr Bill Howatt drills into the root causes of isolation and loneliness - including the double-edged sword of digital technology - and shows you how to conquer them to achieve a more fulfilling, enriching life. » Order Your Copy Today!
 
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Why employees feel guilty taking time off work and what to do about it

Workplaces tend to be fast-paced and competitive, so the idea of taking time off can sometimes feel like more of a burden than a benefit. Despite the growing conversation about work-life balance, many employees struggle with guilt when using their earned vacation days. Understanding why this happens and how to address it is crucial for employers and their employees. » Read More...
 
 
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Kansas will pay $50,000 to settle a suit over a transgender Highway Patrol employee's firing

Kansas will pay $50,000 to settle a federal anti-discrimination lawsuit filed by a former state Highway Patrol employee who claimed to have been fired for coming out as transgender. » Read More...

 
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How HR and C-suite leaders can mitigate social isolation in the workplace

Before HR and C-suite leaders can mitigate social isolation in the workplace, they must understand what it is, why it’s beneficial to protect workers from it, and why they’ll want to alleviate it. » Read More...

Rail shutdown: What the dispute tells us about labour relations and politics in Canada

Government intervention in labour disputes, especially in the public sector, has been the norm for the federal government and the provinces since the onset of wage and price controls during the inflation of the mid-1970s. It became even more widespread from the 1980s onward. » 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