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Editor's Note 
 
Forty-five per cent of Canadian employers anticipate an increase in hiring in the second quarter of 2025, according to new data from ManpowerGroup. Check out this week's lead news story for full details.
- Brandi Cowen, Editor
 
News 
 
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Hiring intentions in Canada improve for Q2 despite market uncertainty

Second quarter hiring intentions are up in Canada compared to last quarter and last year while global hiring intentions remain steady, according to ManpowerGroup’s latest employment outlook survey.


Are Gen Z and Millennials entitled or ambitious?

Gen Z and Millennials are perceived as the most entitled generations in today’s workforce when it comes to raises and promotions, according to a newly released Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey.


Group representing Manitoba doctors renews calls to end sick notes

The group representing Manitoba doctors is renewing calls to eliminate sick notes as they pay a burden on a health-care system already overworked by a shortage of family doctors.


 
 
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'The fire is still lit': How COVID-19 and its aftermath sparked a new era for labour

The COVID-19 pandemic, and the subsequent runaway inflation that eroded workers’ purchasing power, spurred what experts call a rise in union militancy, where workers drew harder-than-ever lines with employers on issues like wages and working conditions. The result: many workers won significant wage gains and some unionized at notoriously hard-to-organize companies, buoyed by elevated levels of public support. » Read More...
 
 
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GLOBAL NEWS 
 

Psychological safety study reveals trends in workplace stress and conflict worldwide

Rising employee stress, escalating political tensions, and increasing performance pressure are reshaping organizations worldwide, according to the annual Psychological Safety Study from Workplace Options (WPO) and the WPO Centre for Organizational Effectiveness. » Read More...

Indonesian fishermen sue Bumble Bee and say the canned tuna giant knew of abuse in its supply chain

Lawyers representing four Indonesian fishermen who say they were beaten and trapped on vessels that were part of the global supply chain that provided tuna to Bumble Bee Seafoods filed a lawsuit last week against the canned seafood giant. » Read More...

 
OPINION 
 
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Workplace aggression causes real harm — leaders must take action against it

Workplace aggression is a pervasive and highly damaging issue that costs organizations billions of dollars annually in lost productivity. Beyond financial losses, it fosters toxic workplace cultures, exposes companies to legal and reputational risks, and causes substantial distress for those who experience or witness it. » Read More...

Neurodivergent insights for strengthening social connections in the workplace

Social intelligence is characterized by the knowledge and skills to understand and adhere to social rules, often defined by North American cultural norms. It encompasses employees’ ability to navigate interpersonal dynamics crucial for fostering psychological safety and inclusion, allowing individuals to feel a sense of belonging. However, for many neurodivergent employees, there can be a gap between their awareness of these social rules and their ability to follow them. » Read More...

 
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This book provides a detailed outline of human resource information management systems (HRMS) as used for human resource management, payroll management, and time management. Includes a discussion of new and emerging tools and technologies such as mobile devices, the cloud, virtual reality, chatbots, gamification, Bitcoin, artificial intelligence (AI), social media tools, big data and business intelligence, and analytics. » Order your copy now!
 
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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