'You never want to be trash-talking former employees'

$10,000 moral damages award highlights legal, reputational risks of negative comments about dismissed workers

News

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

New data shows 71% of workers stay in toxic jobs - so why aren't they speaking up? Expert highlights risks, solutions

Cracking the code of conflict: What HR professionals need to know about building conflict-capable teams

Citation Canada's Carlie Bell on why the strongest teams don’t avoid conflict, they know how to use it

Study finds biggest barriers to disability inclusion are stigma, lack of knowledge, rigid policies

CASE and CCBR urge organizations to promote learning around disability and workplace inclusion

Share your thoughts: IRCC’s Express Entry consultation coming to a close

Government looking to simplify federal economic immigration programs managed through Express Entry

Burnout and AI: New tech without supports risky for employers

‘The expectations of the employer may outpace advancements in the technology’: Experts discuss legal risks such as constructive dismissal amid soaring AI use

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

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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

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Turn Tax Time into a Wellness Win: A Simple Toolkit to Help Meet Employee Needs

See how a simple update to your Lifestyle Spending Account can turn tax season into a powerful boost for employee wellbeing and performance.

Workforce Reductions: The Canadian HR Leader's Checklist

Facing a workforce reduction? Get the essential HR checklist for compliance, risk, and support.

Opinion

Hidden cost of open offices with RTW mandates

It’s not just the commute — noisy, open layouts drain employees’ mental energy

Out of sight, out of mind, out of pocket

Human rights in asset purchases

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