Canadian HR Reporter

Canadian HR Reporter is the national journal of human resource management. Published by HAB Press, a subsidiary of Key Media, we've been covering HR since 1987.

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#CHRRTV: Queen's University IRC's latest HR trends report explores the challenges shaping workplaces today. Lindsay Van Zuylan and Jennifer McGann discuss the findings and the value of labour relations training.

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Marie-Eve Robitaille of Randstad Canada says employees continue to prioritize fair compensation and work-life balance, with Gen Z workers showing the highest intent to leave when those expectations aren't met.

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Ali Linz and Julie Tylman, co-founders of GroupTogether, are helping organizations make employee recognition simple, personal and impactful, giving teams an easy way to celebrate milestones and strengthen workplace culture.

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ADP is launching ADP Canada Pay Insights, with Chief Economist Nela Richardson saying the monthly report will use actual payroll data from roughly one million workers to provide timely insights into wage growth and labour market movement.

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Brendon Bernard, Senior Economist at the Indeed Hiring Lab, says new employees are leaving their jobs at much lower rates than before the pandemic, a shift that could ease hiring costs while reshaping recruitment and retention strategies.

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Statistics Canada says employment increased by 18,000 and unemployment edged down to 6.5%. Marc Ercolao and Matt Palucci of TD Economics note that slower population growth has lowered the pace of job creation needed to maintain labour market stability.

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New research from the International Federation of Employee Benefit Plans found employer coverage for GLP-1 drugs for weight loss has increased, while many organizations continue to use eligibility requirements and other cost-management strategies.

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The Supreme Court of British Columbia ruled an insurance brokerage wrongfully dismissed a longtime employee after its response to years of workplace stalking contributed to her mental health injuries.

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The Court of Appeal for Ontario upheld the fraud convictions and seven-year prison sentences of Robert Konashewych and Adellene Balgobin, finding the sophisticated estate fraud exploited their positions of public trust.

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Marsha John-Greenwood of the Toronto International Film Festival and Deon Blyan of Gowling WLG say continuous feedback, clear goals, and manager development are key to stronger performance management.

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Michelle Evans, GoodLife Fitness, explains how proactive, tailored, and budget‑friendly wellness programs drive ROI and VOI by improving engagement, reducing disability claims, and strengthening retention.

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A new Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruling highlights that employers can enforce zero-tolerance drug policies in safety-sensitive workplaces when policies are clear, consistently applied, and accommodation obligations are properly addressed.

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Ali Linz and Julie Tylman, co-founders of GroupTogether, are helping organizations make employee recognition simple, personal and impactful, giving teams an easy way to celebrate milestones and strengthen workplace culture.

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The Ontario Superior Court of Justice made clear that employees cannot selectively disclose records when claiming damages, reinforcing that complete documentation of job searches and other mitigation efforts can play a critical role at trial.

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The Honourable Patty Hajdu and The Honourable John Zerucelli announced that Employment and Social Development Canada is expanding consultations on reforms to the Canada Labour Code, covering collective bargaining, paid medical leave, wage theft, and more.

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Stress management tops the list of workplace supports employees want improved, according to a new Sodexo Canada survey. Tanya Cerniuk said brain health is central to employee resilience, productivity, and business growth.

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Canadian employers should brace for at least 18 months of constrained hiring and compensation pressure after Deloitte Canada forecast that the national economy will grow just 0.7% in 2026. 

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A school superintendent that Alberta's whistleblower commissioner found responsible for a culture of fear wanted to know who her anonymous accusers were. The province's highest court has now ruled that investigators were not required to name them.

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