Each month, Canadian HR Reporter is publishing a series of articles on a topic that matters to HR leaders and professionals
For April, we’re focusing on the topic of recruitment challenges and best practices, covering everything from summer hiring, employee referrals, AI trends and the risks of nepotism. Be sure to check back regularly for updates on with the latest content.
Executive finds lying on his resume adds up to just cause
Inflating MBA on CV ‘goes to the very heart of one’s moral compass’, says court, highlighting risks of embellishment – even by senior leaders
How smart employers treat summer hires like future employees
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Canada’s Wonderland and Peel Region use rigorous hiring and onboarding to keep the best hires coming back
AI, honesty and hiring: the latest legal hazards for Canadian recruiters
Pay transparency rules, AI-fuelled misrepresentation forcing HR to rethink how they design, document and defend recruitment
From AI fears to well-being: What today’s grads really want from work
As new grads navigate challenging labour market, employers such as Halifax Regional Municipality respond with apprenticeships, internships and focus on transferable skills
The ‘dark’ side of hiring: behavioural traits of self-advancing managers
UBC-led research reveals why some managers deliberately hire ‘dark-triad’ employees
Survey highlights downsides of using referrals for hiring
Canadian hiring managers love referrals – but they have a few concerns
Controversy over Kara Ford pay raise highlights risks of perceived nepotism
‘It's really hard to escape nepotism or the appearance of nepotism’: academic explains how to hire family, close friends without reprisals
In addition to longer minimum advertising period, employers must demonstrate recruitment efforts encouraging youth to apply for jobs
