Human Resources Director Canadatag:hcamag.com,2016:/ca/rss2024-03-18T15:50:43ZHuman Resources Director Canadatag:hcamag.com,2024-03-18:/ca/specialization/recruitment/are-provinces-properly-using-funds-to-recruit-retain-healthcare-workers/481618Are provinces properly using funds to recruit, retain healthcare workers?2024-03-18T15:50:43Z<p>PEI, Manitoba criticized for handling of funds related to healthcare workers</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0270_638463738284464731.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-18:/ca/specialization/recruitment/ups-laying-off-hundreds-of-workers-at-ontario-air-hub/481616UPS laying off hundreds of workers at Ontario air hub2024-03-18T15:46:00Z<p>Job cuts tied to 'volume loss in network,' says multinational, citing 2023 as 'unique and difficult year'</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0270_638463734993515806.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-18:/ca/specialization/employment-law/ottawa-sees-surge-in-driver-inc-fines-in-past-6-months/481613Ottawa sees surge in Driver Inc. fines in past 6 months2024-03-18T15:40:38Z<p>ESDC imposes fines totalling $600,000 over misclassification of employees, contractors</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0270_638463760602275623.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-18:/ca/specialization/workplace-health-and-safety/about-800-million-employees-at-risk-as-world-gets-hotter-study/481587About 800 million employees at risk as world gets hotter: study2024-03-18T13:54:12Z<p>What solutions can employers implement to boost resilience and wellbeing?</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638463668166064043.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-18:/ca/specialization/benefits/employees-still-see-non-salary-benefits-as-important-report/481581Employees still see non-salary benefits as important: report2024-03-18T13:50:23Z<p>What are the most popular non-salary benefits for employees?</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0270_638463760927912067.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-15:/ca/specialization/employment-law/bill-124-remedial-payments-have-already-cost-ontario-6-billion/481476Bill 124 remedial payments have already cost Ontario $6 billion2024-03-15T18:57:47Z<p>Compensation to public sector for Bill 124 repeal will reach $13 billion: FAO</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0270_638461258616593163.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-15:/ca/specialization/employment-law/does-the-use-of-independent-contractors-save-costs/481452Does the use of independent contractors save costs?2024-03-15T16:50:21Z<p>'We almost never recommend fixed-term agreements, because the risk is so high': lawyer talks about risks of contracted labour</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0270_638461182172286059.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-15:/ca/specialization/financial-wellness/federal-minimum-wage-rising-april-1/481436Federal minimum wage rising April 12024-03-15T15:44:04Z<p>How does wage compare to provincial rates?</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0270_638461142345623994.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-15:/ca/specialization/recruitment/is-the-5000-alberta-is-calling-signing-bonus-the-right-approach/481435Is the $5,000 ‘Alberta is Calling’ signing bonus the right approach?2024-03-15T15:39:42Z<p>Expert says program's focus 'too short-term'; Ontario premier says he's not worried about losing talent</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0270_638461139785401269.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-15:/ca/specialization/hr-technology/manitoba-needs-to-do-better-when-it-comes-to-it-security-risks-remote-work-report/481430Manitoba needs to do better when it comes to IT security risks, remote work: Report2024-03-15T15:35:58Z<p>Auditor calls for better data encryption, security awareness training for workers, updated security policies and procedures</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0270_638461137348228588.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-15:/ca/specialization/benefits/which-countries-have-the-best-work-life-balance/481423Which countries have the best work-life balance?2024-03-15T15:06:35Z<p>Report looks at paid leaves, hours of work, 'happiness' score</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638461119919870502.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-15:/ca/specialization/employee-engagement/does-march-madness-really-have-an-impact-on-workplace-productivity/481419Does March Madness really have an impact on workplace productivity?2024-03-15T15:04:14Z<p>Almost one-third of workers admit to watching event while at work: survey</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638461118381597571.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-14:/ca/specialization/employment-law/nunavut-working-to-overhaul-harassment-policy/481255Nunavut working to overhaul harassment policy2024-03-14T16:17:59Z<p>Territory's HR department received 325 formal harassment complaints between fiscal years 2017-18 and 2023-24, finds report</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0270_638460298608233724.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-14:/ca/specialization/employment-law/changes-to-law-governing-ontario-police-coming-in-april/481254Changes to law governing Ontario police coming in April2024-03-14T16:15:55Z<p>Ontario police officers can be suspended without pay for misconduct, unsatisfactory performance</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0270_638460297523681438.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-14:/ca/specialization/employee-engagement/how-machine-powered-learning-ai-trends-and-cultural-comradery-boost-ld/481253How machine-powered learning, AI trends and cultural comradery boost L&D2024-03-14T16:13:25Z<p>BlueCat's Shelia Austin to speak at HRD's Learning & Development Canada Summit</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0270_638460296021973147.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-14:/ca/specialization/leadership/dollar-tree-closing-1000-stores/481252Dollar Tree closing 1,000 stores2024-03-14T16:11:07Z<p>Company has not detailed how many employees will be affected by closures, relocations</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0270_638460294526813492.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-14:/ca/specialization/employment-law/ceiling-what-ceiling/481251Ceiling? What ceiling?2024-03-14T16:08:57Z<p>Goodbye to the 24-month limit on reasonable notice</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0270_638460293337126439.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-14:/ca/specialization/benefits/hybrid-work-opening-up-more-opportunities-for-women-survey/481247Hybrid work opening up more opportunities for women: survey2024-03-14T15:59:48Z<p>Work from home and office positively impacting career progression, inclusion, mental health</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638460287806089168.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-14:/ca/specialization/employment-law/hr-leads-in-pay-range-transparency-report/481242HR leads in pay range transparency: report2024-03-14T15:57:04Z<p>New analysis underscores impact of pay transparency laws</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638460285939126376.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-13:/ca/specialization/employment-law/alberta-employer-must-pay-295000-for-workers-asphyxiation/481052Alberta employer must pay $295,000 for worker’s asphyxiation2024-03-13T16:25:18Z<p>'Creative sentence' will lead to funds for OHS learning videos, toolbox guide, safety session</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0270_638459439158818700.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-13:/ca/specialization/diversity-inclusion/fewer-women-working-in-tech-now-than-in-1984-report/481051Fewer women working in tech now than in 1984: Report2024-03-13T16:22:58Z<p>Expert details how employers can help women in technology progress to leadership roles</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0270_638459438174434983.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-13:/ca/specialization/benefits/workers-looking-for-more-job-protected-leave-credits-report/481050Workers looking for more job-protected leave credits: Report2024-03-13T16:14:38Z<p>Northwest Territories working to amend Employment Standards Act</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0270_638459432746255564.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-13:/ca/specialization/employee-engagement/can-ai-improve-employees-relationship-with-work/481049Can AI improve employees’ relationship with work?2024-03-13T16:12:06Z<p>Workers believe AI will make work easier, more interesting, finds report</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0270_638459431225057815.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-13:/ca/specialization/diversity-inclusion/c-employers-given-less-favourable-score-on-lgbtq-inclusion-efforts/481042C+: Employers given 'less favourable' score on LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts2024-03-13T15:40:59Z<p>Those rating inclusion experience as poor less likely to stay: EY report</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638459412470880261.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-13:/ca/specialization/employee-engagement/if-employees-dont-feel-as-productive-working-from-home-are-coworking-spaces-the-solution/481038If employees don't feel as productive working from home, are coworking spaces the solution?2024-03-13T15:39:02Z<p>'By utilising the diverse market of alternative workspaces, companies can provide workers with what they really want'</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638459411384737073.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-13:/ca/specialization/mental-health/creating-conditions-for-success-best-practices-for-back-to-work/481026Creating conditions for success: best practices for back to work2024-03-13T14:24:23Z<p>Do you have an effective return-to-work program? You should, says Beneva</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/037/0321_638459358357696615.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-12:/ca/specialization/employee-engagement/microsofts-vp-of-hr-our-ultimate-goal-is-to-create-a-more-effective-and-efficient-hr-function/480881Microsoft’s VP of HR: ‘Our ultimate goal is to create a more effective and efficient HR function’2024-03-12T21:33:51Z<p>Amy Coleman sits down with HRD to chat growth mindset, DEI pushes and the changing face of HR</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/035/0270_638458760238326796.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-12:/ca/specialization/benefits/can-an-employer-change-its-contractual-obligations-after-termination/480833Can an employer change its contractual obligations after termination?2024-03-12T16:39:41Z<p>B.C. Supreme Court decides on employer's decision to withhold commissions</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0270_638458583724329713.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-12:/ca/specialization/industrial-relations/nearly-6000-edmonton-city-library-workers-set-to-go-on-strike/480832Nearly 6,000 Edmonton city, library workers set to go on strike2024-03-12T16:22:55Z<p>Government’s offer of wage increases through 2025 not enough, says union</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0270_638458573715502915.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-12:/ca/specialization/financial-wellness/11-cities-lcbo-workers-holding-day-of-action/48083111 cities: LCBO workers holding ‘Day of Action’2024-03-12T16:10:44Z<p>Workers unhappy with liquor being sold at grocery stores, gas stations</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0270_638458566392499431.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-12:/ca/news/general/five-superpowers-every-manager-needs/480830Five superpowers every manager needs2024-03-12T16:08:01Z<p>Queen's University IRC white paper offers insights on importance of self-awareness to be effective, respected manager</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0270_638458564782698886.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-12:/ca/specialization/benefits/corporate-wellness-market-to-more-than-double-by-2032-report/480829Corporate wellness market to more than double by 2032: Report2024-03-12T16:05:45Z<p>Corporate wellness market 'focusing on programs and services that improve employee health and productivity'</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0270_638458562414585928.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-12:/ca/specialization/benefits/workcation-at-sea-cruise-line-offers-voyage-to-remote-employees/480820Workcation at sea? Cruise line offers voyage to remote employees2024-03-12T15:22:33Z<p>Adventure takes employees on 'workcation adventure' in southern Europe</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0321_638458537399966542.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2024-03-12:/ca/specialization/benefits/hermes-grants-4000-bonus-to-all-employees/480815Hermès grants €4,000 bonus to all employees2024-03-12T15:18:53Z<p>Bonus for 22,000 comes after strong performance for luxury brand in 2023</p><img src="https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/036/0321_638458534649872372.png" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />