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AI-driven deal volume is putting pressure on finance teams
M&A is reportedly nearing record levels as AI interest pulls dealmaking into sectors beyond technology, and finance teams will carry the workload.
Napa's warehouse automation shows where ops hiring is heading
Napa Auto Parts is adding warehouse automation to pack more stock into less space and improve order accuracy. Here is what it means for operations hiring.
AI is adding to workloads, not taking them away, a global survey finds
A global survey says AI is widening the scope of work and making it more collaborative. Here is what that means for how you staff and scope roles.
Steel layoffs at Stelco may reverse if tariff policy shifts
Cleveland-Cliffs' CEO ties the return of hundreds of laid-off Stelco workers to a stronger galvanized steel market. Here is what plants should plan for.
Ontario's non-compete ban does not make rival hiring risk-free
A lawsuit involving OpenAI has put competitor hiring in the spotlight, and an employment lawyer says Ontario's non-compete ban leaves some risk in place.
Energy costs are up, but wider inflation is holding near 2 per cent
September inflation hit 3.1 per cent on gasoline, while core measures stayed near 2 per cent. What that means for plant and operations hiring and budgets.
A cheaper AI model with a high error rate needs people who can test it
MiniMax's new M3.1 Flash is cheaper than rivals and scores well on a business benchmark, but its hallucination rate is high. Someone has to check the work.
Automated distribution centres change who you need to hire
Cutter & Buck's second automated distribution centre shows how storage automation shifts warehouse hiring toward technical and process-minded roles.
Audit quality control rules may ease, and finance teams should plan
The Big Four are urging the SEC to soften PCAOB quality control standards, and the regulator may be receptive. Finance hiring leaders should watch the outcome.
Payroll errors carry a price tag most employers never total up
An EY analysis puts payroll errors at $289,722 per 1,000 employees a year. Here is what that means for hiring managers, controllers and owners.
AI disruption could hit demand and equity prices, finance teams warned
Warsh expects a rough road as AI spreads, and the IMF's chief warns that weak earnings from AI developers could pull markets down. Finance leaders should...
HR says performance reviews work, but few can show the proof
A study finds most HR leaders believe performance management works, yet few can back that up with evidence. Here is what it means for your hiring and review...
A bad boss hire costs more than the vacancy it fills
A viral LinkedIn post about a bad boss is a reminder that how you pick managers matters as much as who you pick. Here is what to check in your own process.
When HR owns communications, change lands better with staff
Chobani Australia has put communications under people and culture, with change messaging and AI guardrails now central to HR. Here is what hiring teams can...
Couche-Tard deal adds fuel sites and a multi-site integration job
Couche-Tard is buying Irving Oil retail and cardlock sites in Quebec and Ontario. Integration work like this puts pressure on operations hiring.
Alberta's new autonomous aviation park will build a local talent pipeline
SAIT plans a Calgary park for training, testing and certifying autonomous aircraft, backed by a reported $30-million gift. Here is what employers can do...
Unwritten interview rules are not hiring criteria
A viral row over iced coffee at interviews shows how personal preferences quietly become hiring standards. Here is how to keep your criteria tied to the job.
Workers who trust AI at work are more engaged and stay longer
ADP Research data shows Canadian AI use is uneven and job security fears are high. How leaders explain AI's role may matter as much as the tools they buy.
AI is thinning out entry-level work, and employers feel it
A Toronto Metropolitan University report finds AI is changing how early-career cybersecurity staff learn, and employers want judgment and communication.
Training that shows up inside the task changes how you hire
An opinion piece argues workplace learning should live inside the tools people use. For hiring managers, that shifts what to screen for and how to onboard.
CAE settlement puts fixed-price contract risk on the hiring agenda
A $38.25 million shareholder settlement tied to fixed-price defence contracts is a reminder to staff estimating, program and cost control roles with care.
Alberta and Arctic flight trials will test field operations talent
A Canada-Japan agreement on stratospheric flights points to three years of field campaigns, and the operations people needed to run them.
LinkedIn's next recruiting agent moves into screening and scheduling
LinkedIn's Hiring Assistant 2 arrives in November at no added cost, adding candidate screening, scheduling and identity checks to its AI recruiting agent.
AI skills are now a baseline hiring requirement in Canada
A new survey finds 80 per cent of Canadian hiring managers expect applicants to have basic AI skills, and candidates are underestimating the bar.
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- Austin Roofing awarded steel roof restoration at Parts Canada corporate headquartersThe project award follows the company’s recent completion of its 26-building steel roof restoration portfolio.Oct 21, 2026
- Some hiring managers may be waiting until after the election to recruitDecision-makers identified changes in government policies as one of the biggest hiring challenges for 2026.Oct 21, 2026
- Apple expands US supplier network for iPhone materials, componentsThe company added a new titanium supplier and expanded its partnership with an advanced film maker as part of a $600 billion commitment to U.S. manufacturing.Oct 21, 2026
- Preparing for Bill C-39: Upcoming changes to the Canada Labour Code and what federally regulated employers need to knowOn Sept. 21, the federal government introduced Bill C-39, …Oct 21, 2026
- Celebrating Canada’s HR Champions: Canadian HR Awards 2026Honouring the leaders, teams, and organizations shaping Canada’s HR landscapeOct 21, 2026
- Celebrating Canada’s HR Champions: Canadian HR Awards 2026Honouring the leaders, teams, and organizations shaping Canada’s HR landscapeOct 21, 2026
- Tariffs play a role as 77% of employers make workforce changesOne-third of Canadian employers also making AI-related job cuts, finds survey looking at challenges of new workplace rules, union activityOct 21, 2026
- PyroGenesis announces Dubai subsidiary to support Middle East and Asian marketsThe incorporation process began more than a year ago and recently received all required regulatory approvals from the UAE Government.Oct 21, 2026
- Alberta referendum reaction shifts to immigration and lingering riskEmployers, economists and political leaders weigh what comes next as unofficial results show voters rejecting separation from CanadaOct 21, 2026
- CPHR Manitoba announces board officers for 2026-2027CPHR Manitoba held its annual general meeting earlier this …Oct 21, 2026
- Proposed remedy for workers affected by Bill 148 could cost N.S. $470 millionBy Tori Fitzpatrick The Nova Scotia government has agreed …Oct 21, 2026
- BMO ‘leaning into’ defence as Ottawa looks to spend more in the sectorIn September, BMO announced plans to mobilize up to $70 billion in new capital over 10 years for key sectors of Canada’s economy, including defence.Oct 21, 2026
- Canadian businesses face productivity, governance and security challenges with disconnected workplace technologyA new survey of employees and business decision-makers across …Oct 21, 2026
- Ontario public sector unions push for AI protections at bargaining tableOPSEU, CUPE bring AI language into contract talks but arbitration ruling shows employer resistance: reportOct 21, 2026
- Equal treatment rules now in force for federally regulated employersCanada Labour Code bars status-based wage gaps and caps temporary help agency feesOct 21, 2026
- Business optimism holds steady in 2026 as hiring plans stay softIs AI uptake slowing down in Canada?Oct 21, 2026
- Primo Brands opens first new factory post mergerThe Arkansas plant will increase production for sparkling water brand Mountain Valley as demand for premium beverages surges.Oct 21, 2026
- How are employees responding to changes at work?Two-thirds of change leaders say staff quit because of their latest initiative, Deloitte findsOct 21, 2026
- Do difficult personalities end up in HR? What the research showsOrganisational psychologist Patrick Dunlop says low honesty-humility, not job title, is the warning sign for leaders and people teamsOct 21, 2026
- Inside Anthropic, Every Employee Now Manages AgentsAnthropic’s report on AI and work finds employees shifting from doing tasks to managing agents, fewer junior hires, and hiring managers prioritizing judgment over expertise.Oct 20, 2026
- Nearly half of employers say AI will make college degrees more importantEmployers expressed more confidence in the higher education sector than the general public, according to a new Gallup and the Lumina Foundation poll.Oct 20, 2026
- Large employers are hiring part-time workers over seasonal ones, Indeed data showsThe shift indicates potential optimism about future staffing needs, an economist at the Indeed Hiring Lab said.Oct 20, 2026
- HR pros’ fall reading list 2026These recommendations include books from our own fall reading lists as well as ones from HR Dive’s readers.Oct 20, 2026
- DOL rescinds potentially ‘misread’ tip rule opinion letters in FLSA enforcement shiftThe agency also confirmed plans to revisit tip credit regulations for “dual job” workers, signaling the latest entry in an ongoing tug-of-war between administrations.Oct 20, 2026
- Flock had ‘boys club’ culture, former worker alleges in gender bias lawsuitDespite an assurance from HR that an investigation was forthcoming, the worker’s mistreatment allegedly continued, and she was eventually fired.Oct 20, 2026
- When ‘prove it’ meets ‘why not?’: The Gen X and millennial HR equationThe generations filling senior HR roles have differing approaches and perspectives that can fit well togetherOct 20, 2026
- Collective agreement: Irpinia KitchensMississauga, Ont. | United Food and Commercial Workers Canada, local 175Oct 20, 2026
- Global mobility’s compliance blind spots are costing organizationsAs cross-border work normalizes, employers face a mounting immigration, tax, and reputational exposure without adequate governance in placeOct 20, 2026
- Collective agreement: All-Pro InstallationsGrimsby, Ont. | Construction Workers Union, CLAC local 6Oct 20, 2026
- Lawsuit accuses Essity, Edgewell, J&J of violating PFAS ban in CaliforniaHundreds of Los Angeles County residents alleged the companies of manufacturing and selling Carefree pantyliners intentionally made with PFOA despite a legislation ban that began in January 2025.Oct 20, 2026
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