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Editor's Note 
 
Struggling to find workers to fill open roles? You're not alone. A new survey found 77 per cent of Canadian employers face "significant challenges" finding skilled talent. See this week's lead news story for details – and possible solutions.
- Brandi Cowen, Editor
 
News 
 
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New survey shows three-quarters of employers struggle to fill roles

While talent shortages in Canada have eased slightly from 2024, when 80 per cent of employers reported difficulties, 77 per cent of employers still face significant challenges in finding skilled talent, according to ManpowerGroup's latest Talent Shortage Survey.


More than half of Canadian workers living paycheck to paycheck: survey

Global employment reached a record high in 2024, however, many workers are holding down multiple jobs to make ends meet. ADP Research’s People at Work 2025 survey found that 23 per cent of respondents around the world report holding two or more jobs.


Succession gap looms for Canadian businesses as Baby Boomers exit workforce

With a wave of Baby Boomer business owners nearing retirement, Canada is on the brink of a generational shift that could reshape its economic landscape.


B.C. Labour Relations Board finds Starbucks made threats against pro-union employee

The B.C. Labour Relations Board has found Starbucks wrongfully made "threats of adverse consequences" against an employee for her unionization activity, but found the company had a "legitimate business reason" to close down its only unionized location in Vancouver.


B.C. Court of Appeal tosses case alleging Tim Hortons wage suppression conspiracy

The B.C. Court of Appeal has dismissed a bid to revive a class-action lawsuit against Tim Hortons parent company TDL Group Corp. over an alleged wage suppression conspiracy with its franchisees.


 
FEATURED 
 
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6 ways HR leaders can help older new hires navigate a young workplace

Although young professionals come into an organization with in-demand skills in emerging technologies, fresh industry perspectives and an appetite for learning, their presence may impede older new hires. As a human resources leader, you play an integral role in helping more experienced newcomers navigate and feel welcome in a company with younger employees. Doing so will set everyone up for success. » Read More...
 
 
Annex Bookstore 
 
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The Human Factor: How to Realize the Potential of your People and your Business

Develop and leverage the human factor in your workforce and organization to boost individual and business performance. This book explores what the human factor is and how it influences the attraction, performance, retention, growth, productivity and wellbeing of employees. It also explains how focusing on it at all levels of the organization can boost both individual and business performance. It's a roadmap to success for all senior HR professionals, organizational development practitioners, managers and leaders. » Order your copy today
 
GLOBAL NEWS 
 

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission seeks to drop transgender discrimination cases, citing executive order

Signalling a major shift in civil rights enforcement, the federal agency that enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws has moved to dismiss six of its own cases on behalf of workers alleging gender identity discrimination, arguing that the cases now conflict with President Donald Trump's recent executive order. » Read More...

 
OPINION 
 
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In spite of anti-DEI pressures, top corporations continued to diversify in 2024

Despite the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision banning affirmative action in college admissions, and mounting pressure on corporations to eliminate their diversity, equity and inclusion programs, the top 50 Fortune 500 companies continued to diversify their boards in 2024. » Read More...

AI's role in transforming payroll processing

Pioneering HR teams are beginning to use artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline their payroll operations in line with the industry’s need for meticulous and efficient processes. » Read More...

 
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