Site Map for October 2011

Date
Title
Oct 31, 2011
Firms to charge smokers, obese more for healthcare
Oct 31, 2011
California governor wants workers to pay more for pensions
Oct 31, 2011
B.C. minimum wage to increase
Oct 31, 2011
Supreme Court of Canada denies authority of human rights tribunal to award costs
Oct 31, 2011
Alberta annual premium rate statements will no longer be mailed
Oct 31, 2011
Union-management relationships in negotiations
Oct 31, 2011
More than one-half of Quebec SMEs don’t offer pension plan: Survey
Oct 31, 2011
One-quarter of small businesses consider offering benefits
Oct 31, 2011
Library board cost-saving suggestions ‘embarrassing’: Union
Oct 31, 2011
Employer failed to accommodate worker
Oct 31, 2011
Failure to provide interpreter not discriminatory
Oct 31, 2011
Social services contract ratified
Oct 31, 2011
Constitutional challenge brewing in Saskatchewan
Oct 28, 2011
Air Canada files dispute notice: pilots union
Oct 28, 2011
Canada ranks in top 5 global pension systems but needs more reform: Mercer
Oct 28, 2011
Manitoba launches programs directed at youth
Oct 28, 2011
Bomb squad technician, window washer, Armed Forces scariest jobs: Survey
Oct 28, 2011
U.K. wages lag well behind inflation
Oct 27, 2011
Workers delaying retirement by 3.5 years: StatsCan
Oct 27, 2011
More mobile workers choosing to work at the office: Survey
Oct 27, 2011
Sexual orientation should not be factor in job performance: Survey
Oct 27, 2011
Payroll earnings increase slightly: StatsCan
Oct 27, 2011
Increases to health benefit plan costs slowing down
Oct 27, 2011
Ventilation focus of Ontario mining blitz
Oct 27, 2011
B.C. teachers should cover strike costs: Employers
Oct 26, 2011
Air Canada withdraws appeal on pensions decision
Oct 26, 2011
Grey Cup safe as BC Place employees reach agreement
Oct 26, 2011
Only one-third of employers take strategic approach to wellness: Sun Life
Oct 26, 2011
British Columbia adds February holiday
Oct 26, 2011
Unemployment in France hits 11-year high
Oct 26, 2011
Distrust of management can lead to employee departures
Oct 26, 2011
Two-thirds of employees plan to continue working in retirement: CIBC poll
Oct 25, 2011
Opportunity for advancement employees’ top priority: Survey
Oct 25, 2011
Abandon your ‘no references’ policy
Oct 25, 2011
Salary gains of 3.1 per cent expected in 2012: Conference Board
Oct 25, 2011
First Nations people underused human resource: Survey
Oct 25, 2011
Changing employee benefits at Longos
Oct 25, 2011
Ontario’s AODA deadline just around the corner
Oct 25, 2011
Air Canada appeals arbitration ruling on pensions
Oct 25, 2011
Postal union claims victory in arbitrator challenge
Oct 24, 2011
Quebec construction sites hit with wild-cat strikes
Oct 24, 2011
York Region Transit drivers strike
Oct 24, 2011
Executive comp disclosure rules change at end of month
Oct 24, 2011
News Briefs
Oct 24, 2011
West eyes Far East for jobs, students
Oct 24, 2011
Successful CEOs share 3 attributes: Consultant
Oct 24, 2011
EI valued more than IQ in hiring, promoting
Oct 24, 2011
Construction worker sacked for YouTube stunt (Legal view)
Oct 24, 2011
Reinstatement conditional for contrite worker
Oct 24, 2011
Termination for nurse who violated standards
Oct 24, 2011
U.S. Steel wins on pensions
Oct 24, 2011
Government jeopardizing bargaining process: Experts
Oct 24, 2011
Female shift workers have high prevalence of risk factors for heart disease: Study
Oct 24, 2011
First Nations underused: Poll
Oct 24, 2011
Horse trainer honoured for literacy work
Oct 24, 2011
Take the starfish approach
Oct 24, 2011
Collective agreements get creative
Oct 24, 2011
10 tips to hire, retain seasonal workers
Oct 24, 2011
Taking the guesswork out of HR
Oct 24, 2011
Making the most of salary surveys
Oct 24, 2011
Most annoying workplace habit? (Editor’s notes)
Oct 24, 2011
Small raise avoids big problem
Oct 24, 2011
A little recognition goes a long way
Oct 24, 2011
An antidote for the comfortably numb (Guest commentary)
Oct 24, 2011
Performance reviews, training helping workers feel valued: Survey
Oct 24, 2011
Debate over random drug, alcohol testing heats up
Oct 24, 2011
Nova Scotia WCB sets maximum earnings for 2012
Oct 24, 2011
U.S. firms holding off hiring, but not many layoffs: Poll
Oct 24, 2011
Majority of Canadians feel green workplace important
Oct 24, 2011
Is headhunting ethical?
Oct 21, 2011
Reform overdue for Canada's skilled immigration system
Oct 21, 2011
U.S. workers call in sick most often January through March
Oct 21, 2011
U.S. firms changing executive compensation practices: Survey
Oct 21, 2011
New York City's DB pension plan cost effective: Report
Oct 21, 2011
WorkSafeNB announces 2012 assessment rates
Oct 21, 2011
B.C. invests $5.5 million to teach immigrants English
Oct 21, 2011
Starting salaries expected to increase 3.2 per cent in 2012: Robert Half
Oct 21, 2011
WorkSafeNB announces 2012 assessment rates
Oct 21, 2011
Staffing industry earns safety group rebates
Oct 21, 2011
Canada’s core inflation unexpectedly jumps in September
Oct 21, 2011
Air Canada, flight attendant union to avoid strike
Oct 21, 2011
Consumer Price Index, September 2011
Oct 21, 2011
York Region transit strike looms
Oct 20, 2011
SIAST, union disagree over tentative agreement
Oct 20, 2011
Former labour board vice-chair to continue presiding over hearing after complaint
Oct 20, 2011
Canada’s construction union wage rate index unchanged in September
Oct 20, 2011
B.C. organizations recognized for excellence in workplace health and safety
Oct 20, 2011
EI beneficiaries up in August
Oct 20, 2011
Young unemployed facing difficult years
Oct 20, 2011
Best Employers in Canada list recognizes 50 firms with highest engagement
Oct 20, 2011
EI beneficiaries up in August: StatsCan
Oct 20, 2011
Employee turnover on the rise: HR Metrics Service
Oct 19, 2011
Dozing in the control room
Oct 19, 2011
Critical-skill employees hard to attract, retain
Oct 19, 2011
1 in 4 U.S. firms failing to keep high potentials: Survey
Oct 19, 2011
Toronto Transit Commission approves random drug and alcohol testing
Oct 19, 2011
Construction worker sacked after ‘stupid’ stunt
Oct 19, 2011
Verbal threat considered workplace violence
Oct 19, 2011
Workers compensated for car accident injuries on way to job
Oct 19, 2011
Employee making online posts about employer
Oct 19, 2011
Foreign worker gets loss of earnings for work permit extension period
Oct 19, 2011
BC Place employees issue strike notice as Grey Cup nears
Oct 19, 2011
TTC approves plan to implement random drug, alcohol tests for workers
Oct 18, 2011
B.C. community service workers ratify agreement
Oct 18, 2011
Canadian government shows impatience with labour laws
Oct 18, 2011
Employee engagement at Fusion Homes
Oct 18, 2011
WorkSafeBC announces flat average premium rate for 2012
Oct 18, 2011
Malware attacks up because of social media
Oct 18, 2011
HR graduate education redux
Oct 18, 2011
U.S. manufacturers struggle to attract skilled workers
Oct 18, 2011
WorkSafeBC announces flat average premium rate for 2012
Oct 18, 2011
No-smoking policies not just blowing smoke
Oct 18, 2011
What to do with 'cyberslackers'
Oct 17, 2011
U.K. pension reform to yield saving boost
Oct 17, 2011
Nearly one-quarter of companies expect to hire for executive-level positions
Oct 17, 2011
Three-quarters of small businesses lack succession plan: Survey
Oct 17, 2011
Work atmosphere key to attracting talent: Survey
Oct 17, 2011
GO Transit strike negations stalled, York Region Transit drivers anticipate new offer
Oct 17, 2011
Hamilton U.S. Steel workers ratify contract
Oct 17, 2011
Worker off hook for loss; employer didn’t mitigate
Oct 17, 2011
Rehab potential counts towards reinstatement
Oct 17, 2011
B.C. ports made more accessible
Oct 17, 2011
Tory MP introduces ‘union transparency’ bill
Oct 14, 2011
Canadian postal union set to challenge back-to-work legislation
Oct 14, 2011
Despite economic slump, private companies more optimistic than ever
Oct 14, 2011
One-fifth of employers discipline workers over social media
Oct 13, 2011
Service Canada makes changes to ROE Web
Oct 13, 2011
CPP form available online
Oct 13, 2011
LoyaltyOne, Jazz Aviation, Agrium among employers with winning corporate cultures
Oct 13, 2011
New Ontario OHS portal for registered health-care workplaces
Oct 13, 2011
Farm safety program for youth available online
Oct 13, 2011
Air Canada files complaint against flight attendant union
Oct 12, 2011
Air Canada flight attendant union steps back from brink of strike
Oct 12, 2011
Chrysler, UAW reach tentative labour pact
Oct 12, 2011
Majority of workers don't want boss's job: Survey
Oct 12, 2011
New mother with breast cancer turned down for EI sickness benefits
Oct 12, 2011
U.K. unemployment hits highest since 1994, youth suffer
Oct 11, 2011
Retirement age for most Spanish employees to increase to 67
Oct 11, 2011
B.C. to have Family Day as of 2013
Oct 11, 2011
Avoid human rights landmines when recruiting
Oct 11, 2011
Sticks and stones…and words
Oct 11, 2011
It’s never about the awards, but they sure look pretty
Oct 11, 2011
B.C. to have Family Day as of 2013
Oct 11, 2011
Job seekers should follow up after submitting resumé
Oct 11, 2011
Ontario association offers safety group information seminars
Oct 11, 2011
Fostering employee engagement
Oct 11, 2011
Hiring for culture fit at Lululemon Athletica
Oct 11, 2011
U.S. Steel, union reach tentative agreement
Oct 11, 2011
Pearson Airport security staff suspended because of delays
Oct 11, 2011
Canadian government won't tolerate Air Canada strike
Oct 11, 2011
Employment and Unemployment by Province and Age, September 2011
Oct 10, 2011
Unilateral reassignment of work violates contract
Oct 10, 2011
Air Canada flight attendants set Oct. 13 strike date
Oct 10, 2011
Agreement allows process grievance only
Oct 10, 2011
Staff balance wage, pension
Oct 10, 2011
Fraser decision: A ‘setback’ for trade unions — or not?
Oct 10, 2011
Incivility common workplace issue, finds survey
Oct 10, 2011
More staff turning to EAPs for credit, debt help: Report
Oct 10, 2011
‘Brain health’ workshops in B.C. aim to boost awareness of dementia
Oct 10, 2011
Far too few female execs: Report
Oct 10, 2011
Virtual teams expected to grow: Survey
Oct 10, 2011
Apple matches charitable donations up to $10,000
Oct 10, 2011
Verbal threat considered workplace violence (Guest commentary)
Oct 10, 2011
News Briefs
Oct 10, 2011
The incivility risk: It’s time to connect the dots (Analysis)
Oct 10, 2011
Corporate culture, senior leadership biggest engagement differentiators
Oct 10, 2011
Calgary airport’s recognition program — YYC Miles — takes flight
Oct 10, 2011
Making sure the shoe – and hard hat – fits
Oct 10, 2011
With advice comes financial confidence
Oct 10, 2011
HR tech’s future (and present) in the cloud
Oct 10, 2011
Recruiting via social media? Be honest, direct
Oct 10, 2011
Criminal conviction in death of worker
Oct 10, 2011
Turbo-charging recognition from managers
Oct 10, 2011
If you build it, will they come?
Oct 10, 2011
‘I pity the fool’ who doesn’t hire HR (Editor’s notes)
Oct 10, 2011
Move over marketing, HR’s got this one (Guest commentary)
Oct 10, 2011
Taking a bite out of Apple (Guest commentary)
Oct 10, 2011
Beyond the boys’ network (Guest commentary)
Oct 07, 2011
New Brunswick invests in training for Aboriginal Peoples
Oct 07, 2011
Bombardier, Dalhousie, Winnipeg Airport among Canada's Top 100 Employers
Oct 07, 2011
Jobless rate declines in September, 61,000 jobs added: StatsCan
Oct 07, 2011
U.S. jobs growth better than expected in September
Oct 07, 2011
Law firm’s firing of employee on maternity leave panned by tribunal
Oct 07, 2011
Canada’s unemployment decreases to 7.1 per cent in September
Oct 07, 2011
Long lines at Pearson Airport as security, management dispute
Oct 06, 2011
Ruling will curb use of temp agencies in public sector: union
Oct 06, 2011
Most Canadians hope to retire at 63: CIBC
Oct 06, 2011
Mid-sized firms an underappreciated jobs engine: GE
Oct 06, 2011
Worker confidence in U.S. employers plunges: Survey
Oct 06, 2011
Quebec employers remain cautious around salary increases: CRHA
Oct 05, 2011
Sandwich generation concerned about personal impact of elder care
Oct 05, 2011
Canadians ‘in the dark’ about DB plans
Oct 05, 2011
U.S. private sector employment up by 91,000 jobs in September
Oct 05, 2011
Ontario college support staff ratify agreement
Oct 05, 2011
Proposed changes to Canada’s Income Tax Act to make union spending public
Oct 05, 2011
GO Transit sets new Oct. 24 strike deadline
Oct 04, 2011
BC Place employees vote to strike as Grey Cup nears
Oct 04, 2011
Ford, United Auto Workers agree on new labour contract
Oct 04, 2011
European executive salaries remain flat, bonuses rise: Hay Group
Oct 04, 2011
<i>Jackass</i>-style stunt leads to termination
Oct 04, 2011
Making HR more strategic
Oct 04, 2011
BC Place employees vote to strike as Grey Cup nears
Oct 04, 2011
BC Place employees vote to strike as Grey Cup nears
Oct 04, 2011
After poor performance, poor skills fit most common reason for failed new hires
Oct 04, 2011
Radio-Canada broadcaster suspended after defamatory Facebook comments
Oct 04, 2011
Tax analyst resists long hours, gets fired
Oct 04, 2011
Termination doesn’t end disability obligation
Oct 04, 2011
Info on health worker’s addiction for treatment, not discipline: Adjudicator
Oct 04, 2011
Piling on the restrictions
Oct 04, 2011
Verbal promises can’t overwrite ‘entire agreement’ clause
Oct 04, 2011
Employees outside the employer’s premises
Oct 04, 2011
Reducing a generous vacation and sick day entitlement
Oct 04, 2011
How leadership has changed in the last decade
Oct 04, 2011
Employer can’t bank on moonlighting employee
Oct 03, 2011
The future of pensions in Canada
Oct 03, 2011
Saskatchewan increasing funding for essential skills training
Oct 03, 2011
Longer lifespans strain company pension schemes: Mercer
Oct 03, 2011
Chronic disease burden in Britain crippling productivity
Oct 03, 2011
Alberta business awards nominations due Nov. 25
Oct 03, 2011
Many Quebec employers see little merit in working with universities
Oct 03, 2011
Don’t assume all employees have probationary periods
Oct 03, 2011
Ontario community care access centre nurses ratify agreement
Oct 03, 2011
St. Lawrence Seaway and union reach tentative deal
Oct 03, 2011
No entitlement to paid bargaining caucuses
Oct 03, 2011
Termination for theft not discriminatory
Oct 03, 2011
Vale workers facing closure
Oct 03, 2011
Can collective bargaining survive at Air Canada?
Oct 02, 2011
Employees at Canada’s largest union avert strike