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NEWS FROM THE
CANADIAN WORKPLACE
DISCRIMINATION
Aug 1, 2014

Gender discrimination alleged in Canada-Mexico migrant farm labour program

Union says too few women hired
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Jul 31, 2014

After a slow start to the year, Canadian economy picks up speed in May

Manufacturing, mining, oil and gas show strength
Training & Development
Jul 31, 2014

Prime Minister Harper announces $2.5M to train miners in northern Saskatchewan

Investment will go toward training simulators akin to flight simulators
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Jul 31, 2014

Improved outlook for most small, medium-sized metropolitan areas: Report

But economic growth remains tepid
PENALTIES
Jul 30, 2014

WorkSafeBC orders mill to pay $724,000 in penalties

2012 explosion killed 2, injured 22
Contract workers
Jul 30, 2014

Canadian companies moving toward more contract, freelance workers – but there are downsides

Self-employed, contract workers may make up 20 per cent of workforce by 2020
NEWS FROM THE
GLOBAL WORKPLACE
United States
Aug 1, 2014

Solid hiring stretches into 6th month as U.S. employers add 209,000 jobs

But unemployment rate rises to 6.2 per cent as more people search for work
LIBYA
Jul 31, 2014

China evacuates hundreds of workers from Libya to Malta

Philippines also moving out citizens
GREECE
Jul 31, 2014

Greek court ruling on migrant shootings causes outrage

28 migrants wounded when foremen at strawberry farm opened fire on workers protesting unpaid wages
Puerto Rico
Jul 31, 2014

Puerto Rico cuts number of holidays in hopes of boosting productivity

Island will celebrate 15 annual holidays, down from 19
UNITED STATES
Jul 30, 2014

U.S. economy bounces back in second quarter

Employment growth exceeded 200,000 jobs in each of last 5 months
United States
Jul 30, 2014

McDonald's – not just franchisees – liable in worker complaints: NLRB

Corporation could be liable for complaints about employee rights violations
Current Issue
Current Issue: Jul 14, 2014

The end of job postings?

Zappos decides to can traditional job ads, build relationships with ‘insiders’ instead

Human rights policy clarifies mental health, addiction

Ontario policy designed to educate employers about responsibilities

Foreign workers now harder to hire

Employers facing increased costs, red tape and enforcement
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Next Issue: August 11, 2014

From the lab to the C-suite (Executive Series)

Findings in physics, biology hold inherent lessons about leadership and change
CARSWELL BOOKSTORE
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HR Manager's Guide to Applied HR Strategy, 2nd Edition offers a practical guide to the application of strategic thinking to everyday tasks handled by human resources. Front line HR professionals, the HR manager and the HR executive will all find practical information on moving toward a more strategic service that is pro-active, focused on business needs and delivers added value to the organization.

This new edition offers updated examples of strategic approaches to the latest issues faced by HR professionals.


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Employee engagement and the bottom line

In this first installment of our employee engagement roundtable video series, our expert panel talks about the relationship between employee engagement, customer service, and sales.
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FEATURED WEBINAR

The Independent Contractor — All That Glitters is not Gold

Using independent contractors has its benefits for employers. Know how to manage the legal risk that comes with this practice so your organization can take full advantage
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BLOGS
Editor's Blog : Todd Humber

3-day workweek? Sign us up

Mexican billionaire says we need to work until we're older, but offers a shorter workweek in exchange
Canadian HR Law : Stuart Rudner

More summary judgment cases

B.C. case expands issues courts are prepared to consider
Compensation & Rewards : Claudine Kapel

Why some employees are difficult to coach

Employees vary in their perception of what it means to get feedback, research finds
HR Policies & Practices : Brian Kreissl

Do employers discriminate against overweight employees?

Belief that weight problems are ‘self-inflicted’ may be behind certain stereotypes
Employment Law : Jeffrey R. Smith

Jumping to conclusions

Overzealous sick leave management can have ill results
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