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NEWS FROM THE
CANADIAN WORKPLACE
FOREIGN WORKERS
Dec 4, 2013

Ontario's labour ministry bolsters protection for vulnerable workers

Companies to become jointly liable for Employment Standards Act violations
Employment Standards
Dec 4, 2013

New Brunswick introduces changes to Employment Standards Act

Changes designed to better protect foreign workers in province
Pensions
Dec 4, 2013

Chief actuary pronounces CPP sustainable over long term, with assets growing

Current contribution rate of 9.9 per cent should be sufficient: Report
Layoffs
Dec 4, 2013

PotashCorp cuts shock Saskatchewan community as hundreds lose jobs

1,045 people face layoffs as company cuts 18 per cent of workforce
Recruitment
Dec 3, 2013

Commuting times key factor for job selection among younger workers: Survey

50 per cent consider commute time to be number 1 factor in choosing between jobs
DIVERSITY
Dec 3, 2013

‘Best and brightest’ women face gaps in pay, opportunity

Gender pay gap of $8,167 for first post-MBA job: Report
NEWS FROM THE
GLOBAL WORKPLACE
United States
Dec 4, 2013

Expiring jobless benefits to lower U.S. unemployment rate

More than 1 million unemployed Americans to be taken off benefit rolls
Burnout
Dec 3, 2013

EU employers step in to prevent burnout among staffers

Companies limiting after-hours email, weekends spent working
EUROPE
Dec 2, 2013

Price growth and jobless fall eases pressure on ECB to act

Divisions: 5 per cent of Austrians, 27 per cent of Greeks unemployed
Italy
Dec 2, 2013

At least 7 dead in Italian textile factory fire

Factory had thousands working in ‘near-slavery’: Officials
Bangladesh
Nov 29, 2013

Key Bangladesh garments factory destroyed in blaze

18,000 in danger of losing jobs after workers allegedly burned down factory
FRANCE
Nov 28, 2013

France reaffirms limits on Muslim headscarves, veils

Lawyers also defending ban on full-face veils at European court
Current Issue
Current Issue: Dec 2, 2013

Ontario HR association gets its act – finally

Third time the charm for bill that is testament to professionalism’ of HR: HRPA

Sedentary lifestyle rising concern: Survey

Inactivity tops stress as top workplace health concern

Longer lifespans changing pension math

New mortality tables will mean increased costs for DB plans
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Next Issue: Dec.16, 2013

Ontario's labour ministry bolsters protection for vulnerable workers

Companies to become jointly liable for Employment Standards Act violations
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This new edition offers updated examples of strategic approaches to the latest issues faced by HR professionals.


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Career development key to employee engagement, retention

Beverly Kaye, founder of Career Systems International, discusses the importance of career development when it comes to attracting — and holding on to — the best talent
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Intercultural Competency: Maximizing Collaboration & Productivity

Is your organization culturally competent? Learn how it can be that way and how your organization can benefit
Date: Dec 5, 2013
Time: 12 - 1 pm ET
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Accommodating Persons With Disabilities

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Preparing Your Business for Strike or a Work Stoppage: Plan, Prepare and Execute

Knowing best practices and how to navigate the difficult circumstances of a work stoppage can minimize the damage to your organization
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BLOGS
Editor's Blog : Todd Humber

PTSD: It’s not just for soldiers

Suicides of 4 military members within a week a disturbing reminder of mental health's high toll
Canadian HR Law : Stuart Rudner

Provide a reference, please

Pet peeve: Employers refusing to provide references for dismissed employees
Compensation & Rewards : Claudine Kapel

Defining the employment deal for interns

New SHRM research suggests unpaid internships not that prevalent
HR Policies & Practices : Brian Kreissl

Hiring your first HR practitioner

When is it time to think about setting up an HR function?
Employment Law : Jeffrey R. Smith

‘Tis the season... to play it safe

Holiday parties can bring good cheer and employee engagement, but do risks outweigh benefits?
Strategic HR : Dave Crisp

Command and control easy – but don't rely on it

Leaders who take time to learn collaborative style know there's no going back
Payroll : Alan McEwen

In payroll, numbers are everything

You can't pay employees accurately and on time if you don't have the right data
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