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Editor's Note 
 
Backlash against DEI initiatives has been a hot topic for a while, but why now? According to two academics, the backlash reveals deeper tensions in how people see themselves and their place in society. Check out our lead opinion piece to learn more.
- Brandi Cowen, Editor
 
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Feds introduce job programs for rural, French communities

Two pilot projects aim to attract more newly arrived immigrants to work and live in smaller Canadian centres, as the federal government looks to tackle worker shortages in rural and French communities.


Ontario food manufacturer recognizes workers with car sweepstakes

Rojin Kunjachan, a process machine operator in Niagara-on-the-Lake, is going to be driving to work in style from now on. St. Davids food manufacturer SunOpta awarded a lucky employee a vehicle of choice as part of their Driving Success Sweepstakes.


Uber drivers say B.C. gig work protections fall short

Kuljeet Singh says it’s only getting harder to drive for Uber, despite B.C. government changes last fall that were supposed to help gig work drivers. Despite long hours each day active on the app, Singh said, he often spends about 70 hours behind the wheel to scrape together a workweek’s worth of paid time.


 
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Student inclusion must be balanced with employee safety: N.B. labour arbitrator

New Brunswick's provincial government is asking a judge to overturn a labour arbitrator's ruling that says the province must balance student inclusion with employee safety in schools. Legal filings by the province on Jan. 8 request judicial review of a 2024 decision in a grievance from the New Brunswick Teachers' Federation. » Read More...
 
 
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GLOBAL NEWS 
 

FBI wrestles with a spike in sexual misconduct claims and male-dominated culture

The FBI has recorded a sharp spike in complaints that its own agents and employees have engaged in sexual misconduct, ranging from assault to harassment, despite a pledge by bureau leaders to eliminate the longstanding problem. » Read More...

Couple challenging Vatican bank’s ban on workplace marriages

Pope Francis has long urged couples to marry and have babies rather than dogs. And he has long championed the rights of workers and held up labour itself as the foundation of human dignity. So it has come as something of a surprise to many in the Holy See that the Vatican bank fired a newlywed couple, with three young children between them, after a new internal bank regulation went into effect barring workplace marriages. » Read More...

 
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Understanding the backlash against corporate DEI — and how to move forward

In the corporate world, DEI programs aimed at addressing systemic barriers that have historically disadvantaged marginalized groups are facing growing resistance, with backlash becoming increasingly visible in workplaces and in public discourse. But the backlash against DEI isn’t just about individuals rejecting change; it reveals deeper tensions in how people see themselves and their place in society. » Read More...

Supporting employees during non-traditional work interruptions: 7 HR strategies for unique circumstances

Over time, HR professionals and business leaders will likely encounter non-traditional work interruptions in their employees’ lives, such as personal crises, mental health challenges and caregiving responsibilities. Some are unplanned and require HR strategies that support employees while considering your organization's operational needs. » Read More...

 
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