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Editor's Note 
 
Does your organization use 360-degree feedback? A new survey reveals it may be doing more harm than good, taking a toll on productivity, motivation, workplace relationships, and employees' mental health. See our lead news story for detailed results.
- Brandi Cowen, Editor
 
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Most employees want to opt out of 360-degree feedback

A new survey from LiveCareer reveals that 79 per cent of employees would opt out of 360-degree feedback if given the choice, suggesting widespread disillusionment with a performance management tool meant to foster growth and collaboration.


Hybrid working models are tapering off in Greater Toronto and Ottawa areas: survey

Hybrid working models are tapering off, with 80 per cent of tenants reporting regular office attendance on peak days, and 27 per cent present five days a week, according to Crown Property Management’s annual tenant experience survey.


New program grants permanent residency to home care workers

Canadian home care workers are feeling trepidation but are hopeful. Last week the federal government released the first details on a new program, kicking off March 31, that will control how and when foreign workers can apply for permanent residency.


Yukoners react to extended paid sick leave rebate program

With the Yukon government extending its paid sick leave rebate program for one more year, Yukoners are reacting with mixed feelings.


 
 
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COVID normalized remote work, but is it really here to stay?

When the World Health Organization declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020, companies across Canada scrambled to shift their employees to home setups. Five years on, many office workers from Victoria to St. John’s are back to busy commutes and coffee runs, at least some of the time. » Read More...
 
 
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An integrated approach to musculoskeletal injury prevention

Workplace psychosocial factors are key contributors to musculoskeletal injuries, it’s important for employers to recognize, assess and control both physical and psychosocial exposures for injury prevention. » Learn more…
 
GLOBAL NEWS 
 

A one-day strike at 13 German airports brings most flights to a halt

A one-day strike by workers at 13 German airports, including the Frankfurt and Munich hubs and all the country's other main destinations, caused the cancelation of most flights on Monday. The 24-hour walkout, which started at midnight on Sunday, involves public-sector employees at the airports as well as ground and security staff. » Read More...

'Read this e-mail immediately': CDC tells about 180 fired employees to come back to work

America's top public health agency says about 180 employees who were laid off two weeks ago can come back to work. » Read More...

 
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Leadership imperative: Defining what ‘good’ leadership means in your culture

One of the most effective ways senior leadership can ensure they create a psychologically safe environment is by setting clear expectations around what constitutes good leadership within the organizational culture and actively enforcing those standards. » Read More...

Tips for strategically managing leadership transitions

Leadership transitions are pivotal moments for any organization. Strategically managing leadership changes becomes crucial for business as organizational culture shifts, disrupting long-established workflows. Proactively addressing the risks associated with transitions can safeguard the company’s stability and ensure continued growth. » Read More...

 
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2025 Virtual HR Forum

March 18, 2025 | Online » Learn more

2025 Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace Conference

March 19, 2025 | 1405 St Matthews Ave Winnipeg, MB R3G 0K5 » Learn more

2025 HR Conference & Expo

April 29, 2025 | 1055 Canada Pl Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3 » Read More...

HRPA HR Law Conference 

May 7, 2025 | 145 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2L2 » Learn more