Apr. 17, 2012
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Canadian HR Reporter launches app for Apple, Android
Canadian HR Reporter, Editor's Blog
Now you can read Canadian HR Reporter anywhere you go on your iPhone, iPad, iPod or
Android devices

Feds resume management of settlement programs in Manitoba, B.C.
Canadian HR Reporter, online
Now in line with other provinces, territories (except Quebec)

P.E.I. mentorship program aims to retain new grads
Canadian HR Reporter, online
Employers can receive 70 per cent wage subsidy

Sense of obligation to employer can cause burnout: Study
Canadian HR Reporter, online
Lack of employment alternatives can also lead to emotional exhaustion

Two-thirds of employers trying to retain talent
Canadian HR Reporter, online
Coaching, better compensation among top retention efforts: Survey

HR manager ranks in top 3 jobs in U.S.
Canadian HR Reporter, News from the Global Workplace
Average HR manager salary is US$99,100

Cost of aging rising faster than expected worldwide: IMF
Canadian HR Reporter, News from the Global Workplace
Extra years of life add to liabilities of pension plans


Dave CrispFacebook hiring input from another perspective
Dave Crisp, Strategic HR
Are extroverts actually better than introverts, or do we need both?
                    

Claudine KapelUnleashing business performance
Claudine Kapel, Compensation
Understanding what fuels employee motivation is key


Harpaul SambhiInternal social networks can drive new ways of thinking
Harpaul Sambhi, Social HR
Companies such as Pitney Bowes are using networks to crowdsource problems,
give a voice to introverts

Brian KreisslWhat hockey can teach us about HR
Brian Kreissl, HR Polices & Practices
Woes of the Toronto Maple Leafs provide lessons for HR professionals
                    

Todd HumberHuman resources? There's an app for that
Todd Humber, Editor's Blog
Canadian HR Reporter launches app for Apple and Android devices — plus we've
got a bonus for students

Jeffrey R. SmithFlying the coop
Jeffrey R. Smith, Employment Law
When a former apprentice or employee starts a competing business, there's
not much an employer can do

Stuart RudnerChanging contracts by providing notice
Stuart Rudner, Canadian HR Law
Ontario court confirms it — employers can make fundamental changes to
an employment contract by providing notice


Videos

Using metrics to drive business goals
Canadian HR Reporter
Sooky Lee, vice-president of HR at ADP Canada, talks about how
metrics are helping HR departments do more with less, become
more proactive in problem-solving and free up time to focus on
strategic goals that help drive the business



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Employment Law

Harassment complaint between employer and employee: Court
Canadian Employment Law Today, online
Quebec Court of Appeal strikes down previous decisions that allowed accused harasser to be
part of harassment grievance

Progressive discipline, not firing for failure to follow policy Subscriber-only content
Canadian Employment Law Today
Aerospace employee fired for concealing errors in production of expensive components
deserved another chance: Arbitrator

Termination for serious safety violation inconsistent with past discipline: Court Subscriber-only content
Canadian Employment Law Today
Employee's misconduct was serious but termination out of whack with employer's handling
of misconduct by other employees

Health & Safety

New tool to help B.C. employers promote workplace wellness
Canadian Safety Reporter, online
Information on healthy eating, physical activity available online, on-site

Manitoba tool helps businesses measure cost of creating OHS program
Canadian Safety Reporter, online
Planner allows companies to estimate costs, benefits to develop business case for safety

Nova Scotia sees decrease in 2011 time-loss injuries
Canadian Safety Reporter, online
Province had 27 workplace fatalities in same year

Employees often grappling with grief Subscriber-only content
Canadian Safety Reporter
Workplace can be welcome oasis for employees struggling with loss of loved ones

Labour Relations

B.C. Ferries workers to see wage increase
Canadian Labour Reporter, online
Workers not restricted to government's 'net-zero' mandate

Job cut notices go out to thousands of Canadian federal employees
Canadian Labour Reporter, online
Employees may lose jobs or be relocated to other departments

Freezes, uncertainty driving certifications in health care Subscriber-only content
Canadian Labour Reporter
Wage increases only 1 factor motivating Ontario public-sector employees: Unions

Collective agreements Subscriber-only content
Canadian Labour Reporter
The recent issue of Canadian Labour Reporter also features details on 12 collective agreements,
including the City of Toronto, Coopérative de Services á Domicile Lac-St-Jean-Est, Farley
Windoor and CML Healthcare. For a complete list of collective agreements in the recent issue,
see http://www.labour-reporter.com/issue.

Payroll

Yukon minimum wage to increase May 1
Canadian Payroll Reporter, online
Change comes 1 month after last increase in territory

Nova Scotia HST to be cut in 2014 and 2015
Canadian Payroll Reporter, online
Decrease will be 1 per cent each year

Canada's stalled jobs market roars back in March
Canadian Payroll Reporter, online
82,300 net new jobs — biggest jump since September 2008

Ontario pension changes could mean policy fix Subscriber-only content
Canadian Payroll Reporter
Legislative change may come into effect July 1 but could have impact on terminations now

C-Suite

Coaching the CEO to ask the right questions (Guest Commentary) Subscriber-only content
Canadian HR Reporter
People development should be seen as investment aligned to business strategy

Current Issue

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Bearing crosses in the workplace Subscriber-only content
U.K. moves to ban religious symbols but employers should accommodate them: Experts

Outlook upbeat for HR Subscriber-only content
Developing management and leadership, motivating staff among top priorities for 2012:
Pulse Survey

Bank of Montreal analyst wrongly fired after questioning project's financial reports
(Legal View) Subscriber-only content
Bank claimed his function was discontinued but he still had plenty of work to do

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    HR Jobs

    HIRE AUTHORITY - JOB BOARD
    The Hire Authority job board is an exclusive site for human resources positions in Canada, available for free to members of the HRPA.
    Job Title Posting Date Job Location Company Name
    Accountant 8-Apr-12 CAN-ON-OTTAWA SYNTERRA
    Human Resources Manager 9-Apr-12 CAN-AB-EDMONTON AECON
    Human Resources Coordinator 9-Apr-12 CAN-ON-SUDBURY Hatch Ltd.
    Human Resources Program Manager 9-Apr-12 CAN-ON-MISSISSAUGA Volaris Group
    Human Resources Consultant 9-Apr-12 CAN-ON-MISSISSAUGA Intact Insurance
    Team Lead Recruitment 9-Apr-12 CAN-AB-EDMONTON CEDA International Corporation
    HRPA Edge Paid Internship - Human Resources Coordinator 9-Apr-12 CAN-ON-TORONTO HRPA Edge
    Human Resources Advisor 9-Apr-12 CAN-ON-SUDBURY Hatch Ltd.
    Human Resources Manager 9-Apr-12 CAN-ON-TORONTO Grenville Management and Printing
    Professor - Human Resources 10-Apr-12 CAN-ON-LONDON Fanshawe College
    Senior Labour Relations Consultant 10-Apr-12 CAN-ON-OTTAWA Queensway Carleton Hospital
    Human Resources Coordinator/Generalist 10-Apr-12 CAN-ON-MISSISSAUGA Supply Chain Management
    Manager Human Resources 10-Apr-12 CAN-ON-TORONTO Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
    Project Specialist (18 month Contract) --- Job ID: 97612 10-Apr-12 CAN-ON-TORONTO BMO FINANCIAL GROUP
    Organizational Change Management Consultant 10-Apr-12 CAN-ON-HAMILTON McMaster University
    HR Manager 10-Apr-12 CAN-ON-LONDON Tepperman's
    Senior Consultant Human Resources Solutions 10-Apr-12 CAN-SK- SaskCentral
    DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES 11-Apr-12 CAN-ON-TORONTO CML HEALTHCARE INC.
    Human Resources Assistant (Contract) HR and Administration 11-Apr-12 CAN-ON-TORONTO YWCA Toronto
    Executive Assistant Human Capital 11-Apr-12 CAN-ON-TORONTO United Way Toronto
    Regional HR Manager - TEMP (12 months) 11-Apr-12 CAN-ON-MISSISSAUGA Metroland Media Group
    Bilingual HRSC Administrator 11-Apr-12 CAN-ON-MISSISSAUGA Sandvik Canada
    Manager of Human Resources 11-Apr-12 CAN-ON-GEORGETOWN Town of Halton Hills
    Human Resources Administrator (1 year contract) 12-Apr-12 CAN-ON-NIAGARA FALLS NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE.
    HR Manager Sales 12-Apr-12 CAN-AB-EDMONTON LABATT BREWERIES.
    Manager Human Resources (Documentation Compensation & Benefits) 12-Apr-12 CAN-ON-OTTAWA Bruy�re Continuing Care
    HR Co-op Student 12-Apr-12 CAN-ON-MISSISSAUGA REVERA INC
    Human Resources Advisor 12-Apr-12 CAN-ON-KINGSTON City of Kingston
    Human Resources Business Partner Retail Division 12-Apr-12 CAN-ON-TORONTO Mexx Canada
    Manager Staffing Services 13-Apr-12 CAN-ON-BRAMPTON William Osler Health System
    Talent Acquisition Manager 13-Apr-12 CAN-ON-MISSISSAUGA Citibank Canada
    Talent Management Manager 13-Apr-12 CAN-BC-RICHMOND CHC Helicopter
    SENIOR RECRUITMENT MANAGER (12 month contract) 13-Apr-12 CAN-ON-BRAMPTON LOBLAW COMPANIES LIMITED
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