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September 30: Truth and Reconciliation at Work (Do Something That Matters)
Every September 30th, workplaces across Canada put on orange shirts. But orange shirts alone are not the work. Action is. The National...


The Smart Leader's Guide to Strategic HR Investment
Stop treating your people budget like an expense - start treating it like your competitive advantage. Why This Matters More Than Ever...


Navigating Ontario’s New Pay Transparency Rules: What HR Leaders Need to Know
Ontario’s new pay transparency legislation, taking effect January 1, 2026 , will apply to organizations with 25 or more employees . These...


Ageism at Work: Why Your Company Might Be Overlooking Its Strongest Talent
A new survey out of Australia revealed a troubling workplace truth: older workers are still being sidelined, despite being just as...


When Love Becomes a Liability: Why Your Workplace Needs a Relationship Policy
When an audience cam at a Coldplay concert led to the resignation of a CEO and an HR investigation, it became a viral reminder that...


IBM Just Replaced Hundreds of HR Jobs with AI. Here’s What That Really Means.
In a recent interview , IBM’s CEO confirmed what many of us in HR have been sensing. AI has already started replacing HR roles. Hundreds...


Why Your Recognition Program Isn’t Working and How to Fix It
Recognition programs are a staple of HR strategy, yet many fail to deliver the engagement and motivation employers expect. Canadian...


Return-to-Office Mandates Are Back: 5 Ways HR Can Enforce Them Without Losing Employee Trust
Canada’s leading financial institutions have made their stance clear: office presence is no longer optional. RBC will require most...


“Out of Office” Overload? 8 Ways to Keep Things Moving When Everyone’s on Vacation
It’s July, and your inbox is full of “OOO” replies. While we’re big fans of time off (your PTO policy should be too), what happens when...


Facing the Grad Hiring Crisis Head-On: How HR Can Lead the Way
The numbers don’t lie: Canada’s graduate job market is in trouble. Unemployment for new grads under 25 has jumped to 11.2% , making it...


Mandatory Mediation at the HRTO: What Ontario HR Teams Need to Know
As of June 1, 2025, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) now requires all new discrimination complaints to go through mandatory...


HR Sounding Board: How Do You Support Aging Employees Who Are Underperforming?
Question: We’ve noticed that some long-tenured employees aren’t meeting KPIs the way they used to. Performance is slipping, but we also...


From Admin Lane to Growth Engine: HR Metrics That Actually Matter
“HR can’t be strategic if it doesn’t understand how the business makes money.” It’s a wake-up call that many HR professionals still need...


Using AI Responsibly in HR: What Every Professional Needs to Know
Artificial intelligence has quickly become a powerful tool in the HR toolkit. From drafting job postings to generating interview...


From Pawternity Leave to Financial Wellness: 5 Emerging Employee Benefits Trends in Canada
Employee expectations are changing. Traditional health and dental plans still matter, but they’re no longer enough to stand out in a...


The Hidden Risk of Backdoor References: What Employers in Ontario and BC Need to Know
In competitive hiring environments, it's tempting to rely on your network to get the "real story" on a candidate, beyond their polished...


Leading Through Layoffs: Setting the Tone in Tough Times
As of April 2025, Canada's unemployment rate has risen to 6.9%, marking the highest level since November 2024 (which was the highest...


Hiring Students in BC This Summer? Here’s What You Need to Know
As summer approaches, employers across British Columbia are preparing to welcome high school and post-secondary students into seasonal...


The Rise of Skills-First Hiring in Canada
For decades, post-secondary degrees have served as the primary ticket into many jobs. But a shift is underway - both globally and here in...


Don’t Wait Until They’re Already Out the Door: Why Stay Interviews Matter More Than Ever
There’s a moment in every resignation where a company realizes they missed the signs. The disengagement. The lack of recognition. The...
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