May 23, 2012

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CPR workers on strike
Canadian HR Reporter, online
4,800 engineers, conductors and traffic controllers involved

Two-thirds of employees unsatisfied with current job: Survey
Canadian HR Reporter, online
Offering career development opportunities can boost satisfaction

WestJet named 'most attractive employer'
Canadian HR Reporter, online
Work environment, job content appealing: Randstad

Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program unfair: Unions
Canadian HR Reporter, online
Employers can pay workers up to 15 per cent less

8 per cent of Americans have embellished resumé
Canadian HR Reporter, News from the Global Workplace
More than one-quarter who did so lost their job: Survey

English preferred language for world business
Canadian HR Reporter, News from the Global Workplace
Spanish distant second: Poll



Ceridian

Claudine KapelPerformance management gets a bad review
Claudine Kapel, Compensation
New study finds major shortfalls with traditional evaluation process

                     

Dave CrispMoneyball for HR, once again
Dave Crisp, Strategic HR
It's a subject that can't be ignored, so the time has come to get at it

                    

Jeffrey R. SmithProviding a doctor's note — eventually
Jeffrey R. Smith, Employment Law
How long should employers have to wait for a doctor's note?

                    

Stuart RudnerSupreme Court of Canada to consider employees' right to privacy
Stuart Rudner, Canadian HR Law
The top court will render its judgment in R. v. Cole, but remember it relates
to a criminal prosecution and not an employment dispute


Harpaul SambhiSetting — and measuring — goals critical to success of social HR initiatives

Harpaul Sambhi, Social HR
An inside look at how one health-care company built its social recruitment
strategy


Todd HumberAdd 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


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

                    


Videos

Using social media to develop an employment brand
Canadian HR Reporter
Andrew Jenkins, head of social media strategy at RBC, talks
about how organizations can develop a social media strategy



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Employment Law

No discrimination for refusing to consider former employee's job application: Quebec tribunal, court
Canadian Employment Law Today, online
Alcoholic employee fired for chronic absenteeism but had been clean 4 years


Disgruntled oilfield employee free to compete with former employer: Court
Canadian Employment Law Today, online
Customer information employee used in competing business was common knowledge
and new company's success result of aggressive, not unfair, competition

No to resignation but yes to just cause Subscriber-only content
Canadian Employment Law Today
Employee resigned during theft investigation and later recanted, but evidence pointed to guilt

No deductions for training costs despite signed form Subscriber-only content
Canadian Employment Law Today
Contract authorized deductions for training costs if employees left but didn't specify in-house courses were included


Health & Safety

Safety inspections don't hurt business: U.S. study
Canadian Safety Reporter, online
Cost of injuries 26 per cent lower at inspected sites


IWH urges Ontario firms to participate in OHS leading indicators study
Canadian Safety Reporter, online
Online survey takes about 15 minutes to complete


Wi-Fi: Work danger or harmless technology? Subscriber-only content
Canadian Safety Reporter
Health Canada says wireless safe, some disagree



Labour Relations

Air Canada, machinists' union dispute to head to arbitration
Canadian Labour Reporter, online
Second Air Canada dispute to be sent to arbitration in days


25,000 B.C. civil servants vote to strike
Canadian Labour Reporter, online
Union and government return to negotiations May 23


Canada Post union wins stay of proceedings, arbitration stalled
Canadian Labour Reporter, online
Union objects to appointee over ties to Conservatives, Canada Post


Lack of local elections rare situation: OLRB Subscriber-only content
Canadian Labour Reporter
Lack of local executive election leads to unfair labour practice allegation by members

Employer may not dock worker's holiday pay Subscriber-only content
Canadian Labour Reporter
Grievor was sick and informed supervisor but left work before given permission. Company
did not pay him holiday pay for Christmas break. Arbitrator found he was in substantial
compliance and awarded him pay.

Collective agreements Subscriber-only content
Canadian Labour Reporter
The recent issue of Canadian Labour Reporter also features details on 6 collective agreements including Extendicare Canada, Calgary Public Library Board and City of Vernon. For a complete list of collective agreements in the recent issue, see http://www.labour-reporter.com/issue.


Payroll

Nova Scotia WCB approves changes to policies that affect assessment rates
Canadian Payroll Reporter, online
3 policies amended, 1 policy created for 2013

Unpaid U.S. interns sue for minimum wage Subscriber-only content
Canadian Payroll Reporter
Intern law hot topic in U.S., area will continue to develop in Canada


C-Suite

Harrison, tipped for CP Rail, shifted culture at CN rail
Canadian HR Reporter, online
Leading candidate to take helm at CPR tough on customers, employees



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Australia offers $1,000 for hiring of older workers Subscriber-only content
Misconceptions about mature workers making some employers reluctant to hire


Creative hiring, integration lead to employer successes Subscriber-only content
IS Awards recognize those excelling in recruitment of skilled immigrants in Greater Toronto Area


'Stop asking for Facebook passwords' Subscriber-only content
Asking for information 'fundamentally wrong,' says Ontario's privacy czar


ALSO IN THE CURRENT ISSUE
  • Foreign worker class action 'sounds the alarm'
  • Employees graded 'F' on pension knowledge
  • Pushing workers out the door costly tactic (Guest Commentary)
  • The relocation money mystery
  • Plus much more
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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
    HRIS Administrator 14-May-12 SK-SASKATOON City of Saskatoon
    Human Resources Business Partner 14-May-12 ON-TORONTO CKR Global
    Recruiter-FULL TIME 14-May-12 ON-BURLINGTON Service Inspired Restaurants (SIR Corp)
    Human Resources Generalist 14-May-12 ON-RED LAKE Rubicon Minerals Corporation
    Talent Acquisition Consultant 15-May-12 YT-WHITEHORSE Yukon Hospital Corporation
    Human Resources Analyst 15-May-12 ON-KITCHENER ST. MARY'S GENERAL HOSPITAL
    Human Resources Manager 15-May-12 ON-THUNDER BAY The Salvation Army
    Human Resources Generalist II 15-May-12 ON-CAMBRIDGE PEOPLESCOUT
    Director, Clinical Programs Human Resources Services 15-May-12 ON-TORONTO Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
    WSIB Claims Consultant 15-May-12 ON-TORONTO TORONTO COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION
    Human Resources Assistant Manager - Lower Mattagami Project 15-May-12 ON-KAPUSKASING Peter Kiewit Infrastructure Co.
    HR Generalist 16-May-12 ON-MARKHAM Labelad Ltd.
    HR Systems and Reporting Specialist 16-May-12 ON-TORONTO Mackenzie Investments
    Health & Safety Specialist 16-May-12 ON-HAMILTON Ferrero Canada
    Human Resources Specialist/Generalist 16-May-12 ON-MISSISSAUGA NCR Corporation
    Recruiter 16-May-12 ON-TORONTO THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN
    Manager, Human Resources & Facilities 16-May-12 ON-TORONTO SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT CANADA INC
    HRIS/Compensation Consultant 16-May-12 ON-OSHAWA LAKERIDGE HEALTH
    Human Resources Generalist 17-May-12 ON-BRAMPTON Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Recruiter 17-May-12 ON-ETOBICOKE Hertz Canada Ltd
    HUMAN RESOURCES & PAYROLL MANAGER 17-May-12 ON-TORONTO SAMCO MACHINERY LTD. .
    Events Coordinator 17-May-12 ON-TORONTO York University
    Senior Consultant 17-May-12 SK-SASKATOON University of Saskatchewan
    Manager, People Services 17-May-12 ON-TORONTO GTAA
    ***Senior Consultant - Organizational Change Management 18-May-12 ON-BRAMPTON LOBLAW COMPANIES LIMITED
    Senior HR Position 18-May-12 ON-TORONTO Shirley Murray and Associates Consulting
    Human Resources Co-Op, Corporate Human Resources 18-May-12 ON-BURLINGTON SIEMENS CANADA
    Director of Human Resources 18-May-12 ON-WINDSOR Tepperman's
    HR Manager - 14 mth Contract 18-May-12 ON-GUELPH Pavaco Plastics (Hematite Mfg)
    Human Resources Manager 18-May-12 ON-BRAMPTON CEVA Logistics
    Human Resources Generalist 18-May-12 ON-STRATFORD Schaeffler Canada Inc.
    Bilingual Pension and Benefits Analyst 18-May-12 ON-MISSISSAUGA Russel Metals Inc.
    ***Training Developer - Supply Chain 18-May-12 ON-BRAMPTON LOBLAW COMPANIES LIMITED


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