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Human Resources Professionals Association appoints new CEO

The Human Resources Professionals Association has named Louise Taylor Green as its chief executive officer, effective June 4. With more than 20 years of human…

  • By: Staff
  • April 9, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 10:07
Canadian employers investing more in employee training: survey

Canadian employers investing more in employee training: survey

More Canadian employers are investing in employee training and participating in co-operative education programs than they were two years ago, according to a new survey by Morneau…

  • By: Staff
  • April 6, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
Have your say: Are new sick day entitlements a concern for employers?

Have your say: Are new sick day entitlements a concern for employers?

Following in the footsteps of other Canadian provinces, Quebec has introduced a bill to amend its labour laws that includes changes to sick leave entitlements. Currently, employees…

  • By: Ryan Murphy
  • April 2, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 16:15
Ericsson adds peer-to-peer option to recognition program

Ericsson adds peer-to-peer option to recognition program

Multinational telecommunications company Ericsson is adding a peer-to-peer functionality to its recognition program for employees across Canada and the United States. Previously, the program was only…

Despite rise in digital tools, most Canadians prefer personalized hiring process: survey

Despite rise in digital tools, most Canadians prefer personalized hiring process: survey

Nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of Canadians prefer a personalized touch in the hiring process, such as face-to-face interactions, according to a new survey by Ranstad…

  • By: Staff
  • March 23, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 16:49
60% of U.S. workers feel more productive when they have workplace flexibility

60% of U.S. workers feel more productive when they have workplace flexibility

Flexible working options make employees feel more engaged and productive, according to a survey by the Flex Strategy Group. The survey of 595 full-time American employees found…

  • By: Staff
  • March 23, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 16:00
Happiness, empowerment: Employers share success of engagement programs

Happiness, empowerment: Employers share success of engagement programs

To celebrate International World Happiness Day on March 20, Klick Health hosted a number of activities for employees at its Toronto office, including canine visitors…

Parliament Hill staff call for closer look at workplace bullying: survey

Parliament Hill staff call for closer look at workplace bullying: survey

The #MeToo movement may have given national prominence to the issue of sexual misconduct on Parliament Hill, but some of the responses to a recent…

Air Canada partner introduces educational assistance benefit

Air Canada partner introduces educational assistance benefit

Air Canada partner Air Georgian Ltd. is introducing a tuition assistance program to invest in the learning and development of its workforce. “A well-rounded education…

  • By: Staff
  • March 16, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 16:15
Ontario legislation on equal pay for equal work coming April 1

Ontario legislation on equal pay for equal work coming April 1

New legislation mandating equal pay for equal work will take effect in Ontario on April 1. Under the rules, casual, part-time, temporary and seasonal employees can’t…

  • By: Staff
  • March 16, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:05
Editorial: Benefits, bullying and the minimum wage

Editorial: Benefits, bullying and the minimum wage

The issue of benefits changes at some Tim Hortons outlets in response to Ontario’s boost to the minimum wage to $14 per hour is a…

How WSP Global strives to conquer the commuting conundrum

How WSP Global strives to conquer the commuting conundrum

Commuting is a part of daily life for almost 16 million Canadians, with the average person spending 24 minutes driving or 45 minutes on public…

Best practices for employee referral programs

Best practices for employee referral programs

According to LinkedIn Corp.’s 2017 global recruiting trends report, 48 per cent of employers feel employee referrals are the best source of quality hires. Despite…

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on Ottawa Community Housing Corp.’s benefits communication strategy was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human…

  • By: Staff
  • April 24, 2026 April 23, 2026
  • 09:00

Expert panel: Employers rethinking compensation strategy in the AI era

In an increasingly automated world, the adoption of artificial intelligence adoption is rapidly reshaping the types and number of roles that organizations seek. AI is…

Only 27% of Canadian companies have a recognition champion: report

While 41 per cent of global organizations say they have a program for ‘recognition champions’ — employees who actively model and promote recognition so it…

How employers can support neurodiverse employees during workplace meetings

Before Megan Pilatzke was diagnosed with autism, she wondered why she always felt drained when she got home from work. All day long, she laboured to…

Harassment case highlights employers’ legal risks, obligations in handling workplace complaints: lawyer

A high-profile harassment complaint involving a former Canadian Broadcasting Corp. anchor is a reminder for Canadian employers of the legal risks tied to mishandling workplace…

61% of employers lack communication strategy for workplace change: report

A majority of employers still don’t have a formal strategy for communicating workplace change, despite identifying it as their most urgent internal communications need, according…

  • By: Staff
  • March 16, 2026 March 13, 2026
  • 09:00

MrBeast employee fired after maternity leave, alleges years of harassment in new lawsuit

A former Beast Industries employee is suing MrBeast’s media production company after she was allegedly fired from her social media manager job upon returning from maternity leave…

Feds launch consultations on improving employer-employee relations

The federal government is launching consultations on ways to improve labour relations to support Canada’s economy and communities. Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is looking for…

How do OECD remote-working guidelines impact Canadian employers?

The Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development has introduced new guidelines for determining whether a remote employee’s home office amounts to a permanent establishment that…