Adult literacy remains one of the most overlooked drivers of career advancement, says Melanie Valcin, president and chief executive officer of United for Literacy. “When we talk about literacy, we’re not just talking about basic reading and writing. Foundational skills also include interpreting information, communicating clearly, solving problems, navigating digital platforms and applying knowledge in […]
Vancouver City Savings Credit Union is supporting diverse talent through an initiative that reduces systemic barriers in hiring and advancement and strengthens pathways into leadership for Indigenous, Black and equity-deserving employees. “Vancity created an initiative to address a critical business need: ensuring our talent pool reflects the diversity of the communities and members we serve,” […]
A lawsuit against the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.’s Yellowknife bureau is serving as a broader wake-up call for employers navigating workplace culture, psychological safety and reputational risk in 2026, says one employment lawyer. In a statement of claim filed in the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories, a former senior talent acquisition specialist alleges he witnessed […]
Friendly competition can motivate performance, but when workplace structures reward visibility over collaboration, it can quietly tip into rivalry, creating cultural strain and legal risk long before employers see it reflected in results. That dynamic has resonated in popular culture, including in the hit TV show Heated Rivalry, which centres on intense professional competition that […]
Despite years of corporate commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion, Black Canadians continue to be under-represented in senior leadership roles. A 2025 report by Statistics Canada found Black Canadians account for 5.4 per cent of the Canadian labour force. However, research by the BlackNorth Initiative and Boston Consulting Group found Black Canadians hold only one […]
With demand for skilled workers in Northern Ontario, Yukon and Nunavut expected to rise sharply over the next two decades, such projections are highlighting challenges for employers in these regions as they rethink workforce development, says Andy Moorhouse, vice-president of economic development at Makivvik, a Quebec-based organization supporting the Inuit of Nunavik. While much of […]
With the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in full swing, Fidelity Canada is encouraging a sense of community and national pride among employees by celebrating Team Canada at its workplaces. On Monday, the organization invited staff to wear Canadian colours and Team Canada gear throughout the week. It’s also streaming Olympic competitions in cafeterias so employees […]
Employers that have implemented a four-day workweek or an equivalent reduced-hours model are reporting improved employee productivity along with sharp reductions in turnover and overtime costs, according to a report by 4-day Week Global. It argued among organizations that implemented reduced-hours models — including four-day workweeks, six-hour shifts and 32-hour workweeks — work wasn’t compressed […]
A series of major winter storms that shut down highways, closed schools and prompted travel warnings across parts of Ontario is renewing scrutiny of how employers apply return-to-office policies during emergency situations. During a severe snowstorm earlier this month, an internal memo sent to Ontario public servants by the provincial Ministry of Transportation indicated they […]
Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc. has transitioned to a majority employee-ownership structure, with more than 70 per cent of employees now holding equity in the firm. The decision reflects a desire to more closely align employees with clients as the firm enters a new phase of scale and maturity, says Sylvain Boulé, the firm’s president and […]