Canada HR News
Canada HR News Podcast is your go-to source for staying informed about the latest developments and trends shaping the world of human resources. Designed for HR professionals, business leaders, and anyone passionate about workplace culture, this podcast dives into the most relevant topics in the field. Each episode explores key areas such as recruitment strategies, employee and labour relations, cutting-edge training techniques, diversity and inclusion initiatives, talent management innovations, and much more. We bring you expert insights, practical tips, and the latest updates on policies and legislation impacting workplaces across Canada. Whether you're looking to stay ahead in your career, lead with confidence, or create positive change in your organization, the Canada HR News Podcast keeps you informed and inspired. Tune in to discover the trends and tools that matter in today's fast-evolving HR landscape! Connect with us at on X at Canada Human Resources News 🇨🇦 (@cadHRnews) / X and LinkedIn at Canada HR News Podcast | LinkedIn
Episodes
In this episode: wage increases for federal workers, Google’s request for employees to work 60 hours per week to speed up AI development, federal employees not complying with the government's three-days-per-week office work rule and other topics.
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- No deal reached between Canada Post and the Union this weekend | Canada Post and union sa...
In this episode: Research and Teaching Assistant strike at Concordia University threatening the end of the term, coroners are the first doctors in Ontario to unionize, the reaction of US federal employee to Elon Musk’ email to list weekly accomplishments face the risk of termination and other topics.
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In this episode: layoffs in Canada as the result of US tariffs, a massive data breach at CBSA, AI skills are still not a top priority for recruiters, minimum wage increases and other topics.
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- Indeed reports very few Canadian job listings mention GenAI-related skills | GenAI Still Rarely Mentioned in White-Collar Job Postings - Indeed Hiring...
In this episode: US tariffs that came in effect on February 1 and possible job losses resulting from it, Amazon’s upcoming closure of seven warehouses in Quebec, expansion of Walmart in Canada, a report from Robert Half about fewer professionals in Canada planning to look for other jobs, and other topics.
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In this episode, we’re diving into the latest employment law changes that shaped the workplace in 2024. Joining us is Lesha Van Der Bij, CEO and Co-Founder of Compliance Works, a platform helping companies navigate complex HR legislation across Canada.
A lot of changes happened in employment legislation in 2024. From the sick leave policy amendments to new protections for remote workers, enhanced workplace harassment laws, and emplo...
In this episode: Canada Post strike reaching its 1-month mark, sale of retailer Body Shop to a private equity firm, Alberta canceling its foreign recruitment mission at UAE, and other topics.
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- Canada Post resumes their operations on December 17 | Canada Post says workers to return Tuesday after labour board ruling
- The historic Fa...
In this episode: the rise of unemployment rate in Canada, safety practices during the holiday season, Canadian cities with the best quality of living, and other topics.
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- Negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) continue as the strike nears the holiday season | Canada Post strike: H...
In this episode, Paul McCarthy, An executive advisor and best-selling author of "The F.I.R.E.D. Leader: Reinventing the Future of Leadership", shares his fascinating journey through leadership, highlighting the challenges and triumphs along the way. We'll dive into Paul's book and explore the essential qualities that he believes are needed for upcoming leaders.
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In this episode: Canada Post strike continues, Quebec suspends foreign recruitment missions, employees waste their benefits and are being too honest in the workplace and other topics.
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- Latest update on Canada Post strike | Canada Post presents union with ’framework’ to reach deal, end strike | Radio-Canada.ca
- The Quebec g...
In this episode: ongoing strike of the Canada Post workers and its impact on businesses, living wages for BC and Alberta, the The Government of Canada Summer Job grant is now open for application and other topics.
Correction to topic 4: The government is proposing that GST/HST be relieved on holiday items from December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025. The audio has been updated.
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In this episode: the strikes of port workers and Canada Post employees, reduced demand for seasonal workers in retail, a new free mental health awareness course for organizations and other topics.
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- Updates on Port of Vancouver and Port of Montreal labour dispute | 1. 2024 Negotiation updates - Maritime Employers Association
- C...
In this episode: the impact of the lockout of dockworkers at the Port of Montreal, workers in Ontario are owed about 60 million dollars in unpaid wages over the last 7 years, another province is looking into having a job protected leave for long-term illness and other topics.
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In this episode: Canada Post strike, more legislative changes in Ontario, KPMG's report on cybersecurity risks in the workplace and other topics.
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- Canadian labor trends from early 2024 continued in Q3, with employment gains lagging behind strong population growth | Canadian Labour Market Q3 2024 Update: Still Waitin...
In this episode: terminations of CRA employees for inappropriately receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) during the COVID-19 pandemic, social media trends that negatively affect employee productivity, workplace news from Iceland and France, ideas on celebrating Halloween in the workplace and other topics.
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In this episode: the latest report from Statistics Canada about job market conditions, salary trends from Robert Half, Fishery officers in Nova Scotia refusing to work because of threats to their safety, employees working side hustles on company time and other topics.
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In this episode: anticipated layoffs at Bell and Air Transat, seasonal hiring at Amazon, top priorities for senior leaders according to the KPMG survey and other topics.
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- Amazon is hiring 9,000 employees across its Canadian operations network in full-time, part-time and seasonal roles before the holiday season | Amazon is Hiring M...
In this episode: further decrease in Canada of international student visas, which province leads retail trade in Canada, Amazon ending their hybrid work and other topics.
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- Canada will reduce the number of international student visas by another 10 per cent | Ottawa announces it's further reducing the number of internatio...
In this episode: unionization at Walmart, BC Doctors asking for benefits and pension in efforts to attract young medical professionals, body cameras are piloted in Loblaw store, a bill in Quebec that will change tipping practices in service industry and other topics .
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In this episode: projected salary increases in 2025, unionization at Walmart, return to the office for federal employees, Molson Coors ending their diversity program and other topics.
Follow us on: X @cadHRnews; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates.
- Job growth, particularly in the private sector, is in a rut | Unemployment Rate Slides Up Again in August - The Conference Board of Canada
- Salary i...
In this episode: layoffs at SkiptheDishes, latest research about productivity and reskilling employees, a new job Canadian university that produces the most CEOs in Canada, new role of burnout coaches, and other topics.
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