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Editor's Note 
 
Twice, I’ve declined job offers due to what you might call “bad vibes.” Both times, my recruitment experience didn’t reflect the organization’s stated values or public brand. This week’s feature explores how recruiting can make or break your brand.
- Brandi Cowen, Editor
 
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Fewer workers quitting to job hunt, but career gaps due to health and family are rising

New data from MyPerfectResume reveals that workers in 2025 are significantly less likely to quit their jobs to search for new opportunities compared to 2024. However, employment gaps caused by medical issues and family responsibilities are increasing, highlighting shifting priorities among job seekers.


Ontario hospitals spent over $9B on agency staff over 10 years, study finds

Ontario hospitals spent more than $9 billion on nurses and other staff from for-profit agencies in a 10-year period, a new study concludes.


Five Starbucks shops in Ontario ratify first collective agreements

The United Steelworkers union says workers at five Starbucks locations in Ontario have ratified their first collective agreements.


 
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How your recruitment process can impact your company's image

In today's talent marketplace, your recruitment process does more than fill positions — it is a powerful ambassador for your company's brand and values. As businesses navigate an increasingly dynamic labour market, understanding the connection between recruitment practices and corporate image has never been more crucial. » Read More...
 
 
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Trump's anti-DEI battle threatens nonprofits trying to fill critical labour gaps

Recruiting women into construction has been a painstaking but broadly popular effort, with growing bipartisan and industry support amid persistent labour shortages. But President Donald Trump's aim to stamp out diversity and inclusion programs threaten to cripple community-based organizations that have been critical to that goal. » Read More...

 
OPINION 
 

Relying on a without cause termination clause after asserting just cause

An employer may want to terminate on a “just cause” basis to provide an employee who has engaged in misconduct with no or minimal notice of termination or pay in lieu thereof. However, pursuing a just cause termination includes the risk that, if challenged in a wrongful dismissal claim, a Court may find that there was no “just cause” for the termination. » Read More...

AI is inherently ageist. That’s not just unethical – it can be costly for workers and businesses

The world is facing a “silver tsunami” – an unprecedented aging of the global workforce. By 2030, more than half of the labour force in many EU countries will be aged 50 or above. Similar trends are emerging across Australia, the U.S. and other developed and developing economies. Far from being a burden or representing a crisis, the aging workforce is a valuable resource – offering a so-called “silver dividend.”  » Read More...

 
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