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NEWS FROM THE
CANADIAN WORKPLACE
HEALTH CARE
May 17, 2013

Manitoba extending health coverage to seasonal workers

Consistent with approach in Saskatchewan
HIRING
May 16, 2013

7 in 10 execs willing to negotiate starting salary: Survey

Especially with applicants who have specialized skills
LEADERSHIP
May 16, 2013

Gender gap persists in attitudes toward women's advancement

HR management programs ‘not serving intended purpose’: Survey
ABSENTEEISM
May 15, 2013

More than one-half of Canadians admit to playing hooky from work: Survey

Stress, burnout to blame
STAFFING
May 15, 2013

52 per cent of execs say in-house expertise not worth paying for

Specialized knowledge outsourcing ‘key strategy’: Survey
LEGISLATION
May 14, 2013

Saskatchewan labour law passes third, final reading

Bill 85 consolidates 12 pieces of labour legislation into one updated act
NEWS FROM THE
GLOBAL WORKPLACE
UNITED STATES
May 17, 2013

3 in 10 U.S. employers plan to hire seasonal workers this summer: Survey

Leisure and hospitality, manufacturing, IT drive summer hiring expectations
BANGLADESH
May 16, 2013

Bangladesh factories shut by worker protests to reopen Friday

More than 300 closed after unrest about pay, working conditions
EUROPE
May 16, 2013

Chief executives and the itch to quit

Increased pressure, scrutiny among contributing factors
GLOBAL
May 15, 2013

U.S., Britain most desirable spots for foreign workers: Poll

U.K. seen as centre for fast-expanding tech companies
UNITED STATES
May 15, 2013

U.S. employers not filling gap in need for paid parental leave: Report

Just one-third of workplaces offer paid maternity leave
FRANCE
May 14, 2013

France passes reform to ease hire-and-fire rules

But 35-hour workweek remains intact
Current Issue
Current Issue: May 6, 2013

70 per cent of employers hire workers with disabilities

Workplace support, disability awareness training help with hiring, retention, finds Pulse Survey

Cops shedding diversity handcuffs

Top employers for immigrants in GTA recognized at IS awards

Smokers need not apply

Some firms prefer not to hire smokers but the legality of doing so isn’t settled
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Next Issue: May 20, 2013

Staff instructors offer training at CBC

RBC sees success with peer-to-peer social recognition tool
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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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Overcoming generational issues in the workplace

Eric Chester, president and CEO of Colorado-based Reviving Work Ethic, talks to Canadian HR Reporter TV about how generational differences in the workplace can be beneficial for business.
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Duty to Accommodate: Doing the Right Thing, at the Right Time, the Right Way, for the Right Reasons

Find out from the Canadian Human Rights Commission how far the duty to accommodate extends and what is required of everyone involved

Hilda Andresen, Canadian Human Rights Commission
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Accessibility in Ontario: Understanding Evolving Requirements under the AODA

Stay on top of the latest standards for employers under Ontario's Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

Leah Simon and Lisa Bolton, Sherrard Kuzz LLP
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BLOGS
Editor's Blog : Todd Humber

Shed a tear for Leafs Nation

But don’t worry about productivity losses today – all the happy Senators fans (and the legions of Leaf-haters) will pick up the slack
Canadian HR Law : Stuart Rudner

What HR can learn from Jackie Robinson

Central issue of movie 42 relevant in human resources: All applicants should be given equal opportunity
Compensation & Rewards : Claudine Kapel

New thinking needed to achieve productivity gains

Study finds organizations, employees at odds over business objectives
HR Policies & Practices : Brian Kreissl

Are top performers your most engaged employees?

Paradoxically, low performers might actually be more engaged
Employment Law : Jeffrey R. Smith

Interns – to pay or not to pay?

Having an unpaid intern around to run errands and get some things done may be nice, but it may also be illegal
Strategic HR : Dave Crisp

Coherence of strategy common sense – or is it?

Why is it so hard to see all parts of a strategy must fit together?
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