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B.C. report calls for legislation to regulate NDAs

Half of lawyers surveyed say there’s been a measurable increase in NDA usage in Canada

News

Volkswagen considers cutting 100,000 jobs

Automaker also considering closing 4 factories

Workplace wellness isn't a perk. It's a performance investment

How proactive, tailored wellness drives ROI and VOI — without a massive budget

Who will be judging this year’s Canadian HR Awards?

2026 panel brings together leaders from across the HR landscape

'Judges determining the salaries of judges': Federal pay dispute raises concerns

Legal experts and politicians warn court battle over $28K–$36K raise could tarnish judicial reputation

Canadians prefer human judgment over AI for high-stakes HR decisions: report

'The real value of AI comes from working alongside people, not replacing them'

'You could be responsible for things you aren't aware of but should have been'

Caregiving breaks, gender pay gap can cut women's retirement savings in half: report

Expert warns against using PIPs as last resort

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

Wellness/mental health

BC Hydro broke workers' comp law by discouraging injury reporting: court

'The employer sought to discourage and dissuade the worker from reporting her mental disorder'

Workplace wellness isn't a perk. It's a performance investment

Can AI use harm workers’ mental health?

Mental health costing Canadian employers 46 working days a year

Alberta panel rejects employer bid to limit firefighter's PTSD coverage

'HR should know. If they don't know, they're not doing their job'

Employment law

B.C. report calls for legislation to regulate NDAs

Half of lawyers surveyed say there’s been a measurable increase in NDA usage in Canada

Court backs whistleblower secrecy in school investigation

BC Hydro broke workers' comp law by discouraging injury reporting: court

$10,000: Failed workplace investigation triggers discrimination finding

Which jurisdiction applies: B.C. or Ohio?

'You could be responsible for things you aren't aware of but should have been'

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

When layoffs end, the hard part begins

It takes an average of seven months for companies to recover from layoffs — and HR teams aren't using the strategies most likely to speed that up

Culture and engagement Sarah Dobson

Entrepreneurship as mitigation?

Recent case involves director of marketing starting 3 businesses after constructive dismissal

Canadian HR Law Geoffrey Lowe

Are non-competes coming to an end?

What Bill C-31 means for federal employers

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

The C-Suite Executive Blogger

From human resources to human resourcefulness

Why wellness should come before the bottom line

People analytics Guest Blogger