May 1, 2012

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Budget cuts hit thousands of civil servants
Canadian HR Reporter, Announcement
Unions say secrecy, lack of details damaging

Government promises more efficient, responsive TFWP
Canadian HR Reporter, online
Accelerated LMO includes compliance reviews

Lack of communication top management mistake: Survey
Canadian HR Reporter, online
Keep employees updated on company, seek staff suggestions

No end in sight to global jobs crisis, ILO says
Canadian HR Reporter, News from the Global Workplace
Employment won't return to pre-recession levels until 2016 in advanced countries: Report

Two-thirds of U.S. companies planning significant recruiting
Canadian HR Reporter, News from the Global Workplace
Most HR professionals feel workers willing to relocate: Survey



Todd HumberEvery HR professional should be on LinkedIn
Todd Humber, Editor's Blog
Social media site's powerful recruitment tools can reach coveted passive jobseekers and help craft a perfect pitch — though it also exposes your staff to poaching


Dave CrispCan executives change?
Dave Crisp, Strategic HR
The only way to close the 'knowing-doing gap' is for executives to change

                    

Stuart RudnerSocial media and the employment relationship
Stuart Rudner, Canadian HR Law
Law Society of Upper Canada's panel discussion raises numerous points of interest
for employers to be wary of when it comes to social media



Harpaul SambhiSocial media is more than just job postings

Harpaul Sambhi, Social HR
Employers should use powerful networks to build relationships with employees
and candidates


Brian KreisslSuccession planning — more important than ever
Brian Kreissl, HR Polices & Practices
5 common succession planning mistakes

                    

Claudine KapelThe aging workforce: Are you ready?
Claudine Kapel, Compensation
Greater focus needed on workforce planning, total rewards

                     

Jeffrey R. SmithMonkey business part of doing business?
Jeffrey R. Smith, Employment Law
Australian woman's successful claim after being hurt while having sex on
business trip blurs lines of work and pleasure for travelling employees




Videos

Employee communications at Starbucks
Canadian HR Reporter
Sara Presutto, HR director at Starbucks, talks to us about some
of the ways her company communicates with employees



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Employment Law

CIBC avoids class-action claim for overtime
Canadian Employment Law Today, online
Claims for unpaid overtime by analysts, investment advisors not a common issue: Court


Random drug and alcohol testing goes before the Supreme Court of Canada
Canadian Employment Law Today, online
Dispute over random testing in New Brunswick paper mill currently in employer's favour
after Court of Appeal ruling


Psychiatric nurse reinstated after leaving patient behind Subscriber-only content
Canadian Employment Law Today
Nurse said he would 'do it again' to protect other patients on road trip after patient got unruly

Teacher learns hard lesson Subscriber-only content
Canadian Employment Law Today
Slap of unruly student resonates through school, teacher's job


Health & Safety

Ontario launches safety blitz targeting workplaces with new and young workers
Canadian Safety Reporter, online
4 months of targeted inspections start May 1


McGuinty nominates Elizabeth Witmer to WSIB post
Canadian Safety Reporter, online
Former minister of labour and minister of health to take over post from Steve Mahoney


Manitoba reveals new chief prevention officer position
Canadian Safety Reporter, online
CPO will ensure more Manitobans go home safe: Howard


Dealing with an abrasive manager Subscriber-only content
Canadian Safety Reporter
Identifying, stopping supervisors who bully or harass employees



Labour Relations

Air Canada, machinists union to return to negotiations
Canadian Labour Reporter, online
10-day negotiation period begins with government-appointed mediator


162 Quebec City layoffs illegal: Labour board
Canadian Labour Reporter, online
City must end lockout, reinstate blue-collar employees


U.S. Caterpillar plant bracing for strike
Canadian Labour Reporter, online
Labour dispute follows Canadian plant closure in February


Labour relations profession faces challenges: Survey Subscriber-only content
Canadian Labour Reporter
Practitioners feel they lack knowledge, training to address demand for soft skills

Union's scope claim not supported by context Subscriber-only content
Canadian Labour Reporter
Employer and union disagreed over whether letter of commitment from airline covered all
types of aircraft. Arbitrator found language in letter was specific, excluded some aircraft.

Collective agreements Subscriber-only content
Canadian Labour Reporter
The recent issue of Canadian Labour Reporter also features details on 10 collective agreements, including Dalhousie University, Alberta Health Services, Mississauga Transit and CertainTeed Gypsum Canada. For a complete list of collective agreements in the recent issue, see http://www.labour-reporter.com/issue.


Payroll

CRA stops mailing T244 to registered pension plan administrators
Canadian Payroll Reporter, online
Annual Information Return form will no longer be sent out

Minimum wages going up in the Yukon, B.C., Quebec
Canadian Payroll Reporter, online
Wage changes effective May 1

After-hours emails could be an OT problem Subscriber-only content
Canadian Payroll Reporter
Legislation covers employees who work off the clock, either responding to email or logging
in to computer systems from home: Director of research


C-Suite

Work overload greatest barrier to innovation: Survey Subscriber-only content
Canadian HR Reporter
Engage entire team, remove red tape to boost innovation



Current Issue

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Western employers head to Ireland to recruit Subscriber-only content
Canadian firms, government attend 2-day fair that attracts more than 20,000 jobseekers


Is federal sector skirting mandatory retirement? Subscriber-only content
Debate surrounds 1-year transition period for repeal of mandatory retirement provisions


Recruiters morphing into matchmakers (Guest Commentary) Subscriber-only content
Recruiters should work closely with HR to ensure good skills match


ALSO IN THE CURRENT ISSUE
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  • Avoid 'submit it and see' benefits fraud
  • How to break down silos, barriers (Toughest HR Question)
  • Plus much more
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    HR Jobs

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    The Hire Authority job board is an exclusive site for human resources positions in Canada, available for free to members of the HRPA.
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    Employee Development Consultant 22-Apr-12 ON-MISSISSAUGA City of Mississauga
    Human Resources Consultant, AODA 22-Apr-12 ON-MISSISSAUGA City of Mississauga
    Vice-President, Human Resources and Organizational Development 23-Apr-12 ON-MIDLAND Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
    Learning and Development Manager 23-Apr-12 ON-NIAGARA FALLS Niagara Casinos
    HR Specialist 23-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO KGHM International Ltd.
    Senior Human Resources Consultant 23-Apr-12 ON-HAMILTON BrokerLink
    Human Resources Manager 23-Apr-12 ON-BRAMPTON Powerbev Inc.
    Manager, Human Resources Support 23-Apr-12 ON-MISSISSAUGA Bell Technical Solutions
    Organizational Effectiveness Advisor 24-Apr-12 ON-NORTH YORK Enbridge Gas Distribution
    Human Resources Consultant 24-Apr-12 ON-THORNHILL CAA South Central Ontario
    HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR 24-Apr-12 ON-GUELPH FUSION HOMES
    RECRUITMENT MANAGER 24-Apr-12 ON-GUELPH FUSION HOMES
    HR Generalist, Home Health Care 24-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO SHOPPERS DRUG MART
    Payroll Advisor 24-Apr-12 ON-CAMBRIDGE REVERA INC
    Regional Manager, People Development & Training 24-Apr-12 ON-AURORA Magna International Inc.
    Senior HR Business Partner/Generalist 24-Apr-12 ON-BRAMPTON DHL Express Canada Ltd
    Department Manager, Labour Relations 24-Apr-12 ON-HAMILTON US STEEL CANADA
    Learning & Development Specialist - Contract 24-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO B2B TRUST
    Payroll/Human Resources Administrator 24-Apr-12 ON-GUELPH Cascade Canada Ltd
    Accessibility Coordinator 24-Apr-12 ON-ST. THOMAS County of Elgin
    VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES 24-Apr-12 ON-MISSISSAUGA HUMBER RIVER REGIONAL HOSPITAL
    Human Resources Consultant 24-Apr-12 ON-ST. CATHARINES Corporation of the City of St. Catharines
    Human Resources Consultant 24-Apr-12 ON-RICHMOND HILL Town of Richmond Hill
    Coordinator, Central Services 25-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
    Project Manager, HR (5 Month Term) 25-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO BMO FINANCIAL GROUP
    Conseiller(ére) en développement organisationnel 25-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO CONSEIL SCOLAIRE DE DISTRICT CATHOLIQUE CENTRE-SUD
    Associate HR Manager 25-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO KRAFT CANADA INC
    HR Coordinator 25-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO KRAFT CANADA INC
    Manager, Labour Relations 25-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO ST. JOSEPH'S HEALTH CENTRE
    HR Business Partner (Risk Management) 26-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO BMO FINANCIAL GROUP
    Research Assistant/Administrator 26-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO Financial Resource Partners Inc.
    Consultant, Job Evaluation 26-Apr-12 ON-OTTAWA City of Ottawa
    Manager, Learning and Development 26-Apr-12 ON-MISSISSAUGA Trillium Health Centre
    Organizational Effectiveness Consultant 26-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO Centennial College
    Ressources Humaines / directeur de l'implantation de la paie. Human Resources / Payroll Implementation Manager 26-Apr-12 QC-MONTREAL ADP CANADA
    Assistant Manager, Learning and Development (L&D) Scotiabank, Human Resources 27-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO HRPA Edge
    HR Business Advisor 27-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO Ontario Public Service
    Vice-President Human Resources 27-Apr-12 ON-OTTAWA Staff of the Non-Public Funds
    District Human Resources Manager 27-Apr-12 QC-MONTREAL HOME DEPOT CANADA
    Director, Human Resources Strategic Business Unit (SMG2) 27-Apr-12 ON-SUDBURY Ontario Public Service
    Human Resources Coordinator 27-Apr-12 ON-MISSISSAUGA Silverbirch Hotels & Resorts
    Executive Director, Human Resources 27-Apr-12 ON-ETOBICOKE William Osler Health System (OSLER)
    HR Manager 27-Apr-12 ON-MISSISSAUGA Winners Merchants Intl.
    Sr. Human Resources Business Partner 27-Apr-12 ON-MARKHAM McKesson Canada
    Recruitment Manager 27-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO Free The Children
    Recruitment Specialist 27-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO Give & Go
    Manager, Recruitment 27-Apr-12 ON-TORONTO St. Michael's Hospital
    Recruitment Specialist 27-Apr-12 ON-NIAGARA FALLS Niagara Casinos
    Bilingual Recruiting Specialist 29-Apr-12 ON-MISSISSAUGA Chubb Edwards
    Human Resources Business Partner 29-Apr-12 ON-OTTAWA Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada


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