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News

Canada trails North American peers in employment outlook: Manpower

'Economic uncertainty, more than AI itself, is emerging as the primary driver of caution'

Should HR ‘set fire to the career ladder’?

Expert claims ‘pro-age actions’ will help employers combat ageism, support older employees needed for Canada's labour market

'Termination is virtually always on the table'

Recent case a reminder for how HR should be both proactive and reactive when it comes to employee benefits fraud

Former Air Canada pilot arrested for allegedly flying for 16 years without proper licence

'This is similar to a doctor that is licensed to practise family medicine but is doing brain surgery'

Human rights, labour advocates raise concerns about ‘AI for All’ strategy

‘We cannot wait to discover harms after the fact — strong oversight, proactive safeguards, and clear accountability are essential’

Premium

Employee benefits and retirement plans: driving engagement through financial clarity

Desjardins research: employees have goals without clarity; plans struggle to turn intent into action

Best in HR

Best HR Teams for Innovation in Canada

The best HR teams for innovation in Canada are making a significant impact by understanding what their employees need and want

White papers

Core HR policies every Canadian employer needs in their policy manual 

Canadian HR legislation is shifting. Is your policy manual built to keep up? 

A Canadian HR Leader's Guide to the Mid-Year Benefits Audit

Discover how a structured mid‑year benefits review can cut waste, boost employee engagement, and keep your organization compliant in the Canadian market.

Opinion

What’s an effective way to curb genAI use by job candidates?

University of Waterloo study suggests one type of warning can be effective

The costs of being unreasonable

IBM ordered to pay $215,000 costs award after taking ill-advised, unreasonable legal position

Job offer a binding employment agreement after acceptance: BC court

Termination clause sent after worker accepted offer needed fresh consideration to be valid

Using gamification to help leaders and teams gain powerful insights

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for empathy, collaboration and listening is being underscored

From human resources to human resourcefulness

Why wellness should come before the bottom line