CDN HR Newswire - May 15, 2012

May 15, 2012

Canadian CFOs bullish on business growth
Canadian HR Reporter, online
But rising cost of labour, scarcity of talent greatest threats: Survey

1 in 3 Canadians unhappy with career progress: Survey
Canadian HR Reporter, online
Nearly one-quarter not receiving enough recognition

Navigating minefield of workplace depression
Canadian Lawyer, online
Former Globe and Mail reporter Jan Wong's battle with ex-employer

One-half of CIOs allow workers access to company networks with personal devices
Canadian HR Reporter, online
52 per cent of firms offer them full technical support: Survey

U.K. employers more positive on immediate jobs outlook
Canadian HR Reporter, News from the Global Workplace
But medium-term view more cautious: CIPD

Working mothers in U.S. taking less maternity leave: Survey
Canadian HR Reporter, News from the Global Workplace
40 per cent take 6 weeks or less

Taking workplace battles online
Jeffrey R. Smith, Employment Law
Social media and electronic devices make it more difficult to contain workplace disputes

The laws of leaves
Stuart Rudner, Canadian HR Law
Employers may be exposing themselves to liability by not meeting legal
obligations when it comes to leaves of absence — or unintentionally giving
away too much

Add this to your summer reading list
Todd Humber, Editor's Blog
Former Globe and Mail reporter Jan Wong's saga of depression contains
valuable lessons for employers

Building a social media strategy? Start with small steps
Harpaul Sambhi, Social HR
Pick one social media platform — and one HR task — to focus on

Creating a great place to work
Claudine Kapel, Compensation
Relationship-building, empowerment key points of emphasis

Follow through: The key HR skill
Dave Crisp, Strategic HR
A brand new book captures the leadership 'how to' that's been missing

Managing diabetes in the workplace
Brian Kreissl, HR Polices & Practices
Preventing and accommodating Type 2 diabetes

Ontario's chief prevention officer talks workplace safety
Canadian Safety Reporter
George Gritziotis, Ontario's first chief prevention officer, talks about
what his first few months in office have been like and what his goals
are for workplace safety in the province

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Potential risks no reason to deny paramedic modified duties
Canadian Employment Law Today, online
Riding as third person on crew would not put injured paramedic in direct line of re-injury: Arbitrator

Teacher gets $20,000 after school board's campaign of harassment Subscriber-only content
Canadian Employment Law Today
Board disciplined teacher based on unfounded rumours of student mistreatment and complaints, despite good record

Employee trashes company truck Subscriber-only content
Canadian Employment Law Today
Employee didn't ask for permission to take truck, had 4 drinks before driving back to office

Manitoba launches health and safety community
Canadian Safety Reporter, online
Online portal for OHS professionals has social networking features

MHCC launches national mental health strategy
Canadian Safety Reporter, online
Promoting mental health in workplace among 6 key strategic goals

Outgoing WSIB chair talks Ontario OHS changes Subscriber-only content
Canadian Safety Reporter
Steve Mahoney talks about future plans, what it was like to lead board during period of transition

Quebec law should permit employer-employee communication during collective bargaining: Survey
Canadian Labour Reporter, online
Respondents split on who is favoured by laws

B.C. LPNs to vote on joining new union or staying put
Canadian Labour Reporter, online
Labour board allows nurses' union to raid other unions

Unions deserve access to company-collected email addresses: Labour board
Canadian Labour Reporter, online
B.C. labour board sides with union after company refuses information

Alberta privacy decision on picket-line video reversed Subscriber-only content
Canadian Labour Reporter
Court of Appeal finds privacy statute restricts union's freedom of expression

Insubordination violates last-chance agreement Subscriber-only content
Canadian Labour Reporter
Grievor left post and asked untrained colleague to cover for him. Significant amount of product wasted when equipment malfunctioned. Arbitrator found termination justified.

Collective agreements Subscriber-only content
Canadian Labour Reporter
The recent issue of Canadian Labour Reporter also features details on 12 collective agreements including Schneider Canada, the City of Montreal, ATCO Electric and Arnprior Aerospace. For a complete list of collective agreements in the recent issue, see http://www.labour-reporter.com/issue.

Canada sees more strong job gains in April: StatsCan
Canadian Payroll Reporter, online
58,200 new jobs added, mostly full time

Canadians opposed to OAS changes Subscriber-only content
Canadian Payroll Reporter
Recent poll shows many Canadians aren't impressed with budget announcement

Canadian CEOs more reticent on R&D than global counterparts: Survey
Canadian HR Reporter, online
Conservatism, lack of urgency may be to blame

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Feds launching initiatives to improve immigration Subscriber-only content
Focus on skilled workers, credentials, job bank

Money not among top 10 motivators for workers Subscriber-only content
Customer orientation, achievement, inspiration of others make top 3, finds survey

RBC employee fired for assaulting manager Subscriber-only content
Employee's denial, lack of remorse despite witnesses to assault add up to just cause

ALSO IN THE CURRENT ISSUE

Quebec certification for work-life balance hits 1-year mark

OHA unveils proposed framework for executive comp at hospitals

Getting peer recognition to take off — and stay aloft

Transforming the compensation committee

Plus much more

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Browse 100s of HR-related events online
Canadian HR Reporter, online
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The 10 Deadly Sins of Employee Surveys
Learn the biggest mistakes made when conducting employee surveys and how to remedy
them to get you the information you need
Presenter: Paul Fairlie, Paul Fairlie Consulting
Date: May 24, 2012
Time: 12:00 — 1:00 p.m. ET
Cost: $69 + applicable taxes
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Conflict Resolution Skills for HR Professionals
An effective conflict resolution process is important for a good workplace culture and a successful business. HR professionals are key players in the process
Presenter: Elinor Whitmore, Stitt Feld Handy Group
Date: May 29, 2012
Time: 12:00 — 1:00 p.m. ET
Cost: $69 + applicable taxes
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Employee Engagement: Tips and Strategies
Best practices for keeping employees engaged in their work
Presenters: Brian Kreissl, ConsultCarswell and Maura Dyer, LoyaltyOne
Time: On demand
Cost: $69 + applicable taxes
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HIRE AUTHORITY - JOB BOARD
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Job Title	Posting Date	Job Location	Company Name
Human Resources Business Partner	02-May-12	ON-OAKVILLE	Tim Hortons
Director - Board of Directors	07-May-12	ON-MISSISSAUGA	MPCRC
Senior Human Resources Generalist	07-May-12	ON-KINGSTON	Sysco Toronto
MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES	07-May-12	ON-ST. THOMAS	ELGIN-ST. THOMAS HEALTH UNIT
Senior Compensation Specialist	07-May-12	ON-TORONTO	THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN
Human Capital Manager - Tax	07-May-12	ON-TORONTO	PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
Human Resources Manager	07-May-12	ON-LONDON	Compass Group Canada
Employee Services Associate	07-May-12	ON-WHITBY	The Corporation of the Town of Whitby
Organizational Effectiveness Specialist	07-May-12	ON-TORONTO	THE DOMINION OF CANADA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Compensation Project Manager. Workday	07-May-12	ON-TORONTO	Sun Life Financial
Senior Manager Human Resources	08-May-12	ON-OTTAWA	TD Bank Group
Human Resources Business Partner - One Permanent Full Time Position	08-May-12	ON-TORONTO	VHA Home HealthCare
Labour Relations Officers	08-May-12	ON-TORONTO	Ontario Public Service
Leadership & Career Development	08-May-12	ON-SCARBOROUGH	Toyota Canada Inc
Human Resources Generalist	08-May-12	ON-TORONTO	Right To Play International
Intermediate HR Business Partner	08-May-12	ON-SCARBOROUGH	Toyota Canada Inc
Talent Management Specialist	08-May-12	ON-SCARBOROUGH	Toyota Canada Inc
Employee Relations Officer - Support Staff	09-May-12	ON-TORONTO	Toronto District School Board
Human Resources Generalist	09-May-12	ON-BARRIE	Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Senior Human Resources Generalist	09-May-12	ON-TORONTO	HUMBER RIVER REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Human Capital Systems Analyst	09-May-12	ON-ETOBICOKE	Livingston International Inc
Talent Manager	09-May-12	ON-MISSISSAUGA	Ryder
Manager, Strategic Business Unit	09-May-12	ON-ST. CATHARINES	Ontario Public Service
Senior Compensation Consultant	09-May-12	ON-TORONTO	ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Salary Administration Specialist	09-May-12	ON-LONDON	ST. JOSEPH'S HEALTH CARE - LONDON
Human Resouces	10-May-12	ON-LONDON	Larlyn Property Management
Talent Acquisition Specialist	10-May-12	ON-LONDON	Autodata Solutions
Human Resources Consultant	10-May-12	ON-MISSISSAUGA	Trillium Health Centre
Labour Relations Officer/Legal Advisor	10-May-12	ON-OTTAWA	Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
Manager, Learning and Development Programs	10-May-12	BC-VICTORIA	National Money Mart Company
Communications Senior Analyst	10-May-12	ON-TORONTO	Towers Watson
Human Resources Assistant	10-May-12	ON-MISSISSAUGA	PATTISON Outdoor Advertising
Human Resources Officer	10-May-12	ON-HAMILTON	CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY OF HAMILTON.
Operations Manager	10-May-12	ON-TORONTO	York University
Training Course Developer	10-May-12	BC-VICTORIA	National Money Mart Company
Talent Acquisition Manager	10-May-12	ON-TORONTO	Citibank Canada
Manager - Career Education	10-May-12	ON-TORONTO	University of Toronto
Director, Organizational Design & Development	10-May-12	ON-BRAMPTON	William Osler Health System
Human Resources Business Partner	11-May-12	ON-NORTH BAY	ATOMIC ENERGY OF CANADA LIMITED -- AECL
Talent Acquisitioin Specialist	11-May-12	ON-TORONTO	Info-Tech Research Group
Human Resources Manager - Permanent part-time 3 days a week	11-May-12	ON-TORONTO	House of Horvath Inc.
Conseiller en ressources humaines	11-May-12	ON-NORTH BAY	ATOMIC ENERGY OF CANADA LIMITED -- AECL

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