Apr. 24, 2012
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HR? There's an app for that
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Check out the new Canadian HR Reporter app, available for Apple and Android devices

Canada's labour market to tighten after 2016: Conference Board
Canadian HR Reporter, online
Impact of baby boomer retirement to accelerate, put pressure on employers

Enbridge, Ikea, BC Hydro among 55 firms recognized for environmental initiatives
Canadian HR Reporter, online
Canada's Greenest Employers list commends reduced footprint, employee involvement

Job market recovery expected in second quarter: CRHA
Canadian HR Reporter, online
Hiring expectations up 2.9 per cent

Layoffs, freezes, retirements for U.S. public sector: Survey
Canadian HR Reporter, News from the Global Workplace
Workers concerned about public perception of government workers

CEO compensation increased moderately in 2011
Canadian HR Reporter, News from the Global Workplace
Median annual salaries in U.S. up 2.6 per cent: Survey


Claudine KapelContending with an aging workforce
Claudine Kapel, Compensation
Proactive strategies needed to stay ahead of the aging curve


Harpaul SambhiWinning strategies for internal networks
Harpaul Sambhi, Social HR
Pilot internal social networks with sample groups of employees to see if it's a
good fit for your culture

Dave CrispResolved: HR policy should discourage kids riding tricycles
Dave Crisp, Strategic HR
Do women on boards create more risks? Are bank researchers grasping at straws?
                    

Jeffrey R. SmithWorker fired after driving drunk, totalling company vehicle
Jeffrey R. Smith, Employment Law
Threshold for establishing just cause for dismissing long-term employees with
good records high — but there is a threshold

Todd HumberMission statements? Yawn — slogans are where it's at
Todd Humber, Editor's Blog
Facebook's 'move fast and break things' sets the tone for innovation
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Stuart RudnerNotice period for short-term employees: A dose of reality
Stuart Rudner, Canadian HR Law
Alberta court ruling welcome news for employers
                                        

Brian KreisslWhat is agile human resources?
Brian Kreissl, HR Polices & Practices
Learning from agile software development methodologies
                    


Videos

Harnessing baby boomers in the workplace
Canadian HR Reporter
Michael Adams, president of Environics, talks about what boomers
want in the workplace and how employers can put their expertise to use



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Employment Law

Employee with 36 years of service gets 26 months' notice
Canadian Employment Law Today, online
Suzuki employee's age, tenure and weak re-employment prospects warranted notice greater
than normal upper limit: Court

Injury during sex on business trip deserving of workers' compensation: Australian court
Canadian Employment Law Today, online
Light fell off wall onto woman while having sex in company-supplied motel room; court
overruled initial rejection of claim

$19.6 million award against employees upheld Subscriber-only content
Canadian Employment Law Today
Employees may owe more notice if they're difficult to replace: Court

Depressed employee's resignation upheld Subscriber-only content
Canadian Employment Law Today
Employee claimed resignation was impulsive and caused by mental illness but his actions
showed a clear thought process

Health & Safety

WCB Manitoba reports 22 workplace fatalities in 2011, up from 16 in 2010
Canadian Safety Reporter, online
Annual report highlights include $5 million surplus

WorkSafeBC completes first stage of workplace explosion investigation
Canadian Safety Reporter, online
2 workers killed, others injured in explosion and fire

Nova Scotia faces high workplace fatalities Subscriber-only content
Canadian Safety Reporter
After 7 workplace deaths in the first few months of 2012, the province examines its OHS

Labour Relations

Air Canada, pilots' union resume negotiations
Canadian Labour Reporter, online
Parties agree to 10-day negotiation period with arbitrator

Quebec City blue collar workers vote to strike
Canadian Labour Reporter, online
Union issues strike notice after learning of impending layoffs

Union calls for Canadian national auto policy
Canadian Labour Reporter, online
Canada risks losing vital economic contributor: Report

Union members challenge employers by speaking out Subscriber-only content
Canadian Labour Reporter
Law gives union officials latitude to criticize, but malicious, reckless comments cross line

Scope clause does not cover work at new lines Subscriber-only content
Canadian Labour Reporter
The union bargained a memo of agreement that expanded the scope clause to cover the removal
of equipment to a new site. When the company lost the old equipment in a fire and established
new lines at the second plant, the arbitrator found the memo did not cover work, only equipment.

Collective agreements Subscriber-only content
Canadian Labour Reporter
The recent issue of Canadian Labour Reporter also features details on 7 collective agreements,
including Canada Bread, Trophy Foods, New Brunswick Wire Fence and the City of Lethbridge.
For a complete list of collective agreements in the recent issue, see http://www.labour-reporter.com/issue.

Payroll

Manitoba announces minimum wage hike
Canadian Payroll Reporter, online
Wage will rise 25 cents per hour in the fall, province also eyes 'loosening restrictions' on
Sunday shopping

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

Tracking employees: Can GPS be used? Subscriber-only content
Canadian Payroll Reporter
Technology can track where workers clock in with a smartphone

C-Suite

Harnessing the power of baby boomers Subscriber-only content
Canadian HR Reporter
Flex-work, project work, continuous learning important retention tools

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Avoiding a dire future in 2025 Subscriber-only content
Will Canada undergo 'lost decade' or become 'northern tiger'?

Do babies belong in the workplace? Subscriber-only content
Alberta councilor faces public criticism for bringing baby to work

What HR needs to know about the federal budget Subscriber-only content
Proposes changes to OAS, long-term disability plans, CPP contributions, EI premium caps

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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
    Director of Human Resources 16-Apr-12 ON-OTTAWA Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
    HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE 16-Apr-12 ON-RICHMOND HILL SAINT ELIZABETH HEALTH CARE
    Director Human Resources 16-Apr-12 ON-MARKHAM Seneca College
    Human Resources Programs and Services Assistant 16-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO Public Health Ontario (Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion)
    Health Safety and Wellness Advisor 16-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO Public Health Ontario (Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion)
    Senior Advisor Leadership Development and Organizational Improvement 16-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO Public Health Ontario (Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion)
    Senior Manager: Resource Planning & Succession Management 16-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO TD Bank Group
    Payroll Manager 16-Apr-12 ON-MARKHAM Easton's Group of Hotels
    Bilingual Employee Relations Consultant 16-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO Capital One
    HRPA Edge - HR Intern 16-Apr-12 ON-HAMILTON HRPA Edge
    Attendance and Scheduling Specialist 17-Apr-12 ON-MARKHAM LEISUREWORLD SENIOR CARE CORPORATION
    Corporate HR Programs & Policies Analyst 17-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO Yamana Gold
    Human Resources Business Partner/ Partenaire en affaires des HR 17-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES
    Human Resource Coordinator 17-Apr-12 ON-WATERLOO JD Sweid Foods
    Global Services HR Business Partner 17-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO CELESTICA
    HR Intern 17-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO Thomas Cook Canada Inc.
    HR Coordinator 17-Apr-12 ON-BURLINGTON PetSmart
    Sr. Manager Global Benefits 17-Apr-12 BC-BURNABY PMC-Sierra
    Human Resources Coordinator 18-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO Canadian MedicAlert Foundation
    Director HR Service Centre/Directeur Centre de services des ressources humaines 18-Apr-12 ON-OTTAWA Canadian Blood Services
    SAP Implementation & Training Coordinator 18-Apr-12 ON-SCARBOROUGH THE SCARBOROUGH HOSPITAL
    Human Resources Manager 18-Apr-12 AB-EDMONTON Aecon
    Manager Compensation Benefits & Budgeting 18-Apr-12 ON-MISSISSAUGA IMAX Corporation
    Human Resources Consultant 18-Apr-12 ON-VAUGHAN SmartCentres
    HRPA Edge - Coordinator Job Postings Offers & Pre-Employment Screening 18-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO HRPA Edge
    Bilingual Payroll Associate 18-Apr-12 ON-CAMBRIDGE REVERA INC
    Bilingual Human Resources Generalist 19-Apr-12 ON-BURLINGTON West 49 Inc.
    HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER 19-Apr-12 ON-HAMILTON SAINT ELIZABETH HEALTH CARE
    Benefits/HRMS Administrator 19-Apr-12 ON-GUELPH Armtec Limited Partnership
    Senior HR Consultant Employee & Labour Relations 19-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO CITY OF TORONTO
    Administrative Assistant - part-time - Toronto Chapter 19-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO HRPA Toronto Chapter
    Manager Pensions & Benefits 19-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO Workplace Safety & Insurance Board
    Manager Talent Acquisition 19-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO SEARS CANADA - CORPORATE
    Manager Compensation 19-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO SEARS CANADA - CORPORATE
    HR Officer 19-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO MSF Canada
    Director Benefits 19-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO George Weston Limited
    Compensation & Benefits Advisor 19-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO Starbucks Coffee Canada
    Human Resources Consultant 20-Apr-12 ON-SCARBOROUGH Rouge Valley Health System
    Director - Human Resources 20-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO De Beers Canada
    U.S. Benefits Specialist 20-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO Brookfield Residential Property Services
    Human Resources Advisor 20-Apr-12 ON-MARKHAM LEISUREWORLD SENIOR CARE CORPORATION
    Development and Retention Officer 20-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO MSF Canada
    Recruitment Coordinator 20-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO HR Associates
    Labour Relations Advisor 20-Apr-12 ON-GLOUCESTER Children's Aid Society of Ottawa
    Director Human Resources 20-Apr-12 BC-VANCOUVER Odgers Berndtson
    Human Resources Consultant AODA 22-Apr-12 ON-MISSISSAUGA City of Mississauga
    Employee Development Consultant 22-Apr-12 ON-MISSISSAUGA City of Mississauga
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