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NEWS FROM THE
CANADIAN WORKPLACE
Salary caps
Dec 10, 2013

Liberals promise bill to cap public sector executive compensation, eye pensions

Party plans to introduce legislation on the issue next spring
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Dec 10, 2013

Employers planning to hire at faster pace in Q1 2014: Survey

Construction sector, Western Canada most optimistic
CR Reporting
Dec 9, 2013

Corporate responsibility reporting evolving into mainstream practice: Survey

Over three-quarters of Canada’s top 100 companies report on CR practices
RETIREMENT PLANNING
Dec 9, 2013

Expanded CPP gains broad acceptance from employers: Survey

Having employers, employees contribute 2 per cent of annual pay also popular option
Unemployment
Dec 6, 2013

Economy adds 21,600 jobs in November, but unemployment rate unchanged at 6.9

Almost all job additions were part-time: Stats Can
SUCCESSION PLANNING
Dec 6, 2013

Royal Bank of Canada CEO to step down after 13 years

Changing of guard at 3 top banks
NEWS FROM THE
GLOBAL WORKPLACE
UNITED STATES
Dec 10, 2013

New CEO takes wheel at GM

Mary Barra will be first woman to lead a major U.S. automaker
Layoffs
Dec 10, 2013

EADS announces thousands of job cuts across Europe

European air and defence company under fire for decision to cut 5,800 jobs
SINGAPORE
Dec 9, 2013

Singapore leader calls for restraint after riot by migrant workers

Worst public violence in 40 years in wealthy state
United States
Dec 9, 2013

U.S. unemployment rate hits 5-year low

Nonfarm payrolls increased by 203,000 jobs
FRANCE
Dec 6, 2013

France struggles in EU to stem low-cost foreign workers

Hosts more than 200,000 posted workers, up 23 per cent in 1 year
United States
Dec 6, 2013

U.S. fast-food workers rally for higher minimum wage

Current pay forcing many to supplement income with public assistance: Protestors
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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The future of unions in Canada's private sector

Canadian HR Reporter recently moderated a round table discussion on the future of labour relations in the private sector. In this video, panellists discuss the PR problem unions may or may not have and what can be done to overcome it.
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UPCOMING WEBINAR

Accommodating Persons With Disabilities

Learn best practices to facilitate the development of a more inclusive, barrier-free work environment that promotes the participation of persons with disabilities
Date: Dec 11, 2013
Time: 12 - 1 pm ET
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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

Missed vacation days may come with a price

Performance, productivity declines seen as potential consequences
Employment Law : Jeffrey R. Smith

Holding fast to a retirement date

Once an agreement setting a retirement date is completed, both sides must consent to a change
Strategic HR : Dave Crisp

There's no end to the hatred of human resources

HR needs to actively campaign to get people to understand the profession is the 'grease in the wheels' of the workplace
Payroll : Alan McEwen

Ensuring you have the right weekly payroll data

Monthly payrolls should be discouraged, because they are not permitted in many jurisdictions
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