CDN HR Newswire - June 19, 2012

June 19, 2012

Successful retention during M&As about starting early: Survey
Companies identify people, tactics and don't rely solely on money
Canadian HR Reporter, online

More firms implementing employee incentive programs: Survey
Developing incentives to motivate multigenerational workforce among challenges
Canadian HR Reporter, online

Fewer CAA-Quebec members taking holidays
More people taking shorter vacations: Survey
Canadian HR Reporter, online

1 in 3 Canadian oil and gas professionals working outside North America: Survey
Middle East, Asia most popular destinations
Canadian HR Reporter, online

Top court rules for Glaxo on overtime pay
Could have cost pharma industry billions of dollars
Canadian HR Reporter, News from the Global Workplace

U.S. firms guarded about succession planning: Survey
More than one-third keeping high-potential selection criteria secret
Canadian HR Reporter, News from the Global Workplace

ad goes here

Members of protected groups not untouchable
Stuart Rudner, Canadian HR Law
Canadian laws require no one suffer adverse treatment because they are a
member of a protected group — but they do not protect members of protected
groups from adverse treatment

Grappling with pay transparency
Claudine Kapel, Compensation
Report contends organizations missing out by not communicating on rewards

Are employment references effective?
Brian Kreissl, HR Polices & Practices
Overcoming issues surrounding reference checks

Equal pay — eventually
Jeffrey R. Smith, Employment Law
Recent decision allows employers to have unequal pay levels between male- and female-dominated jobs as long as top rate is the same

Employees should know about social media policy
Harpaul Sambhi, Social HR
Keep them informed, monitor situation

The futility of legislating goodwill
Dave Crisp, Strategic HR
Sometimes the better solutions are more or less obvious than the knee-jerk
attempt to write rules

Warming up to flex-time
Todd Humber, Editor's Blog
As the thermometer rises, so should employers' (and managers') tolerance for
flex-time

Softchoice's culture goes to the dogs
Canadian HR Reporter
Maria Odoardi, vice-president of people at Softchoice, talks about her
company's culture — which includes a bring-your-dog-to-work program

SEE MORE VIDEOS

Passage of time trumps health and safety charges
Wall collapse that killed Ontario student happened years after architect and engineer gave their approval of park building
Canadian Employment Law Today, online

Determining length of service after a break in service Subscriber-only content
Various factors to consider in looking at whether break in employment affects service time
Canadian Employment Law Today

Hotel employee spotted with drugs sparks firing Subscriber-only content
Undercover investigator observed employee with drugs after shift
Canadian Employment Law Today

CCOHS releases chemical safety manual
Provides step-by-step guidance
Canadian Safety Reporter, online

Tourism association granted intervenor status in Blue Mountain case
Claims decision could negatively impact businesses
Canadian Safety Reporter, online

Encouraging employee EAP use Subscriber-only content
It might not be an easy conversation to start, but it's necessary
Canadian Safety Reporter

Arbitrator backs Air Canada in contract deadlock with machinists' union
New multi-employer pension plan for new employees in 2016
Canadian Labour Reporter, online

Air Transat flight attendants agree to mid-contract wage freeze
Airline will 'catch up' on salary increases at end of 2015: Union
Canadian Labour Reporter, online

Unions propose Canadian construction workers' alliance
Group would ensure Canadians hired before call put out to foreigners
Canadian Labour Reporter, online

Picket line decisions a 'concern' for some unions Subscriber-only content
B.C. ruling places limits on picketing activity; Alberta ruling takes more permissive tone
Canadian Labour Reporter

Termination warranted for impaired bus driver Subscriber-only content
Grievor reported to duty in impaired state after being called in. His repeated and consistent
dishonesty in denying his condition left arbitrator with no reason to rescind termination,
despite long service and good record.
Canadian Labour Reporter

Collective agreements Subscriber-only content
The recent issue of Canadian Labour Reporter also features details on 4 collective agreements including the Nova Scotia Association of Health Associations and Accuride Canada. For a complete list of collective agreements in the recent issue, see http://www.labour-reporter.com/issue.
Canadian Labour Reporter

Median after-tax income for families of 2 or more unchanged in 2010
$65,500 compared to $65,400 in 2009: Statistics Canada
Canadian Payroll Reporter, online

Companies not doing enough to protect confidential info
Small business increasingly complacent about safeguards: Survey
Canadian Payroll Reporter, online

Documenting payroll policies and procedures Subscriber-only content
A well-crafted policy can mean time savings later: CPA
Canadian Payroll Reporter

Canada needs to boost innovation, human capital to sustain living standards
Should focus more on R&D, tertiary education: OECD
Canadian HR Reporter, online

Here are highlights from the current issue of Canadian HR Reporter. Only subscribers to the print edition of Canadian HR Reporter have access to these stories. Not a subscriber? Click here to start
your subscription today.

Falling through the cracks Subscriber-only content
Youth especially hard hit by economic downturn

Employee monitoring technology increasingly used to prevent time theft Subscriber-only content
But privacy commissioner, arbitrators against use of tracking devices, says lawyer

CHRPs should be leading, not following (Guest Commentary) Subscriber-only content
Why benchmark against standards that make it hard to enter profession?

Browse 100s of HR-related events online
Canadian HR Reporter, online
The online calendar of events features detailed listings of upcoming events, including conferences, seminars, webinars and more in a wide range of HR disciplines, including pensions, payroll, health and safety, and employment law. Holding an event? You can list it in the online calendar for free — simply go to the calendar page and click "Add an Event."

Raise Your HR Game With Rapid Performance Improvement
Transform your HR and training department from an expense into a profit centre and
increase employee engagement
Presenter: Arupa Tesolin, Learning Paths International Canada
Date: Jun. 20, 2012
Time: 12:00 — 1:00 p.m. ET
Cost: $69 + applicable taxes
REGISTER TODAY

Employee Breaches and $20 Million Later - Life after GasTOPS
Are employers getting more protection in the courts when employees breach their
employment contracts?
Presenter: Ronald S. Minken
Date: Jun. 27, 2012
Time: 12:00 — 1:00 p.m. ET
Cost: $69 + applicable taxes
REGISTER TODAY

Climate Change Impacts to Emergency Procedures
An organization's emergency procedures must evolve to cover all the risks and scenarios
Presenter: Ann Wyganowski, Vice President, HZX Business Continuity Planning
Time: On demand
Cost: $69 + applicable taxes
VIEW NOW

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
Labour Relations Officer	11-Jun-12	ON-TORONTO	Ontario Public Service
Regional Human Resources Manager	11-Jun-12	ON-CAMBRIDGE	Groupe Dynamite
Human Resources Coordinator	11-Jun-12	ON-TORONTO	Webcom Inc.
Manager, Recruitment & Onboarding	11-Jun-12	ON-TORONTO	THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN
Organizational Development Specialist	11-Jun-12	MADAGASCAR--	Sherritt International Corporation
Compensation Specialist	12-Jun-12	NS-ANTIGONISH	SOBEYS INC.
HR Coordinator - Part Time	12-Jun-12	ON-OAKVILLE	Genworth Financial Canada
Human Resources Manager, Oakville Plant	12-Jun-12	ON-OAKVILLE	KRAFT CANADA INC
Manager, Leadership Learning (Bilingual)	12-Jun-12	ON-TORONTO	HOME DEPOT CANADA
Director of Human Resources	12-Jun-12	ON-TORONTO	Circle of Care
Human Resources Specialist	12-Jun-12	ON-TORONTO	HUSKY INJECTION MOLDING SYSTEMS LTD.
HR Generalist (1 Year Contract)	12-Jun-12	ON-TORONTO	Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Sr. HR Business Partner	12-Jun-12	ON-MARKHAM	AMD
Human Resources Coordinator	12-Jun-12	ON-TORONTO	Oxford University Press
Labour Relations Officer	12-Jun-12	ON-OTTAWA	Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Human Resources Business Partner	12-Jun-12	ON-TORONTO	Home Trust Company
Human Resources Advisor	12-Jun-12	ON-BRAMPTON	ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Human Resources Generalist	12-Jun-12	ON-TORONTO	EP Canada Film Services Inc.
Human Resources Field Specialist	13-Jun-12	ON-OAKVILLE	Tim Hortons
Compensation Consultant (1 Year Contract)	13-Jun-12	ON-TORONTO	Intact Financial Corporation
Human Resources Specialist	13-Jun-12	ON-TORONTO	Reliance Comfort LP
Senior Compensation Specialist	13-Jun-12	ON-TORONTO	Bayer Inc.
Human Resources Administrator	13-Jun-12	ON-VAUGHAN	Pfaff Automotive Partners Inc.
Pension & Benefits Specialist - 1 year contract	13-Jun-12	ON-TORONTO	Aon Canada
Human Resources Consultant	13-Jun-12	ON-LONDON	Fanshawe College
Human Resources Supervisor	13-Jun-12	ON-MILTON	Eleven Points Logistics
Human Resources Generalist	13-Jun-12	ON-KITCHENER	WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY
Coordinator, Human Resources	13-Jun-12	ON-TORONTO	Baycrest
HR Manager	13-Jun-12	ON-NAPANEE	Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Sr. HR Systems Analyst	14-Jun-12	ON-TORONTO	CPP Investment Board
Regional Recruitment Specialist	14-Jun-12	ON-OTTAWA	REVERA INC
HR Specialist - Compensation and Benefits (Contract)	14-Jun-12	ON-MISSISSAUGA	Novo Nordisk Canada Inc.
Manager Talent Acquisition (Manager Staffing/Recruitment)	14-Jun-12	ON-TORONTO	KRAFT CANADA INC
HR Systems Analyst	14-Jun-12	ON-TORONTO	CPP Investment Board
Pension Administrator (12-14 Month Contract)	14-Jun-12	ON-NORTH YORK	Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc.
Human Resources Manager	15-Jun-12	ON-GRIMSBY	Parker Hannifin Canada
Human Resources Associate	15-Jun-12	ON-GUELPH	Canadian Solar Inc
Sr. Design & Program Manager - IFL	15-Jun-12	ON-TORONTO	BMO FINANCIAL GROUP
HR Business Partner - Sales	15-Jun-12	ON-BRANTFORD	S.C. Johnson
Organizational Development Consultant	15-Jun-12	ON-KINGSTON	Queen's University
Director	15-Jun-12	ON-SCARBOROUGH	Rouge Valley Health System
Contract Recruiter	15-Jun-12	ON-GUELPH	Canadian Solar Inc
Director, Compensation	15-Jun-12	ON-TORONTO	Funnel Search Group
Staffing Specialist Consultant, part time	16-Jun-12	ON-MISSISSAUGA	Ecolab
Staffing Specialist, part time	16-Jun-12	ON-BURLINGTON	Ecolab
Staffing Specialist	16-Jun-12	ON-BURLINGTON	Ecolab
Recruiter	17-Jun-12	ON-WINDSOR	ThyssenKrupp Industrial Services
Manager, Human Resources	17-Jun-12	QC-MONTREAL	ADT Security Services Canada

Follow Canadian HR Reporter on:

You are receiving this e-mail as part of your registration on hrreporter.com.
To remove yourself from this list, click here.
To manage your email, click here.
To contact Customer Relations, click here.
To contact Technical Support, click here.
For queries related to the content, click here.
Privacy Policy • About Canadian HR Reporter

Published by Thomson Reuters Canada Ltd. 2012