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Canadian employers are rewriting job requirements around AI agents
A KPMG Canada survey of 306 executives shows hiring and performance criteria are already shifting as companies plan for teams of people and AI agents.
Better DC plan design is becoming a hiring advantage in Canada
Mercer says flexible DC plans, annuity options and private market exposure could bring retirement readiness forward by three years or more for some workers.
Canadian employers carry most of the $180 billion mental health bill
A new CSA report puts the yearly cost of mental health at $180 billion, with employers paying more than $110 billion, mostly after problems have already...
A 90-second water break is a cheap answer to workday strain
A Talent Canada piece on mindful hydration points to a low-cost way for employers to ease stress and protect focus on busy days.
Rising drug plan costs are changing what benefits cost you
Telus Health data shows specialty and ultra-high-cost drugs are driving private plan spend, and employers hiring in 2026 should expect it to shape benefits...
Work-life balance is now the top stressor for workers worldwide
A global study of 88 million employees ranks work-life balance as the leading driver of stress, with direct implications for retention and how teams speak up.
Burnout is a stress-load problem, and money is part of it
A Talent Canada piece argues burnout comes from stacked stress, including financial strain, and that wellness perks alone will not fix it.
Flexibility now decides who wins Canada's tech hires
A survey of 500 Canadian business leaders says pay alone no longer wins or keeps tech talent, and hybrid work is now the deciding factor.
AI is in most Canadian workplaces, but training has not followed
A Harris Poll survey finds 63% of Canadian companies use AI, yet most workers want formal training and many employers have not set clear tool rules.
AI sourcing speeds up hiring, but only with human checks
An opinion piece argues AI sourcing tools widen candidate pools and cut time-to-hire, if employers audit for bias and tell candidates how the tools are used.
Gen Z candidates are screening your hiring process before your job
Long applications, hidden pay and silence after interviews are costing employers young candidates. Here is what to fix first in your process.
Redesign HR roles around AI instead of just buying the tool
An AI adviser argues HR teams lose value by bolting AI onto old workflows. Audit the week, pick one process, then rewrite the roles.
Burnout starts when goals ignore how much your people already carry
A Talent Canada piece on why health goals fail points to fatigue, not willpower. Employers can use the same logic on workload, wellness programs and retention.
Employers cannot demand proof of faith to grant accommodation
An arbitrator ruled Air Canada wrongly required letters from religious leaders and must pay seven pilots back pay. Here is what it means for your...
Canada's March jobs gain was small, and hiring stays soft
Employers added 14,000 jobs in March and unemployment held at 6.7 per cent, while wage growth jumped. Here is what that means for your hiring plans.
Employees say burnout first. Hiring managers should listen
Workers reach for the word burnout before they mention anxiety or stress. For employers, that word is an early signal about workload and retention.
Hiring managers trust referrals, and many employers under-use them
A Canadian survey finds most hiring managers favour referred candidates, yet 61 per cent worry about diversity. Here is how to run a referral program well.
Selling your business starts with clean records and ready people
A Canadian M&A lawyer says sale prep should start 1 to 2 years out. Employee contracts, IP assignments and clean books all depend on who you have in place.
Reskill or hire: a plain test for closing your talent gaps
A Talent Canada guide weighs reskilling against recruiting as AI and automation open skill gaps. Here is how to apply it to your next open role.
Canada's job market is flat, and a shrinking labour pool is why
A year after U.S. tariffs began, Canadian hiring is stalled and the labour pool is flat or shrinking. Here is what that means for employers.
Alberta employers will need provincial sign-off to hire foreign workers
Alberta's proposed bill would require employers to register with the province before using the federal temporary foreign worker program, starting in early 2027.
Skipped meals at work cost focus, patience and stamina
A Talent Canada piece links irregular eating to fatigue and irritability at work, and points to meeting culture as part of the cause.
B.C. police probe puts workplace harassment complaint handling in focus
B.C.'s police complaint commissioner is examining how 15 departments handle sexualized conduct complaints. Any employer can test its own process the same way.
Federal cuts to senior specialists a warning on losing experience
Global Affairs Canada is cutting a specialist tier of diplomats. For employers, the lesson is how fast experienced people leave when a workforce is trimmed.
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- Aging populations are straining retirement systems worldwideThe 18th annual Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index …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
- 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
- Canadian businesses face productivity, governance and security challenges with disconnected workplace technologyA new survey of employees and business decision-makers across …Oct 21, 2026
- There’s no clock on the grief of losing an infant, but there is a deadline to return to workPregnancy and infant loss affect thousands of Canadian families …Oct 20, 2026
- CSA Policy Pathways Conference to explore evidence-based solutions for healthier, more inclusive workplacesAs Canadian workplaces navigate evolving mental health challenges alongside …Oct 19, 2026
- Ottawa adding new express entry points for immigrants in ‘high-wage’ jobsBy David Baxter Ottawa is adding new express entry …Oct 16, 2026
- Survey finds tech helps Canadians move faster, but digital busywork still gets in the wayNew research from Samsung Canada reveals a growing productivity …Oct 16, 2026
- Sunlife unveils new global brandSun Life Financial Inc. has unveiled a refreshed global …Oct 15, 2026
- How smart companies win the talent warIn today’s hyper-competitive labour market, attracting talent may open …Oct 14, 2026
- ADP Canada reports pay for job-stayers was up 3% in SeptemberBase pay for job-stayers in Canada increased three per …Oct 13, 2026
- New all-time solvency high for Canadian DB pension plans driven by higher interest rates in Q3: MarshProfessional services firm Marsh has shared that the financial …Oct 13, 2026
- 4 conversations HR leaders need to have when workload increases but headcount can’tIt’s Monday morning, and one of your senior analysts …Oct 13, 2026
- The hidden cost of a bad C-suite hire (and how smart companies avoid it)A C-suite hire is one of the highest-stakes people …Oct 7, 2026
- HRPA announces new CEOThe Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) has announced that Bronwen …Oct 6, 2026
- How a leader’s nervous system shapes workplace cultureDiscover how executive emotional regulation shapes workplace culture, why broadcasting stress drives employee burnout and how leaders cultivate steadiness to build resilient teams.Oct 5, 2026
- Workplace health rebounds as workers turn to agentic AI, skills-building, and better tech tools: HPWorkers with the healthiest relationship with work are becoming …Oct 5, 2026
- More than half of employers are stretching salary budgets to secure top talent: surveyGlobal talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half …Oct 5, 2026
- Are we waiting until employees break?Why proactive support is the future of workplace well-beingOct 5, 2026
- Ottawa tables Bill C-39 to expand ministerial powers in federally regulated labour disputesSep. 28, 2026, Ottawa, Ont. – The federal government …Sep 28, 2026
- The ROI of investing in human capitalHow identifying hidden workforce pressures like financial stress and mental health struggles can transform employee wellbeing from an HR expense into a high-return business performance strategy.Sep 28, 2026
- P.E.I. opens consultations on minimum wage rate reviews beyond 2027Sep. 24, 2026, Charlottetown, P.E.I. – Prince Edward Island’s …Sep 24, 2026
- Saskatchewan employer and individual charged under Immigration Services ActSep. 15, 2026, Regina, Sask. – A Saskatchewan trucking …Sep 15, 2026
- Burnout is not a resilience problemThe Financial Post reports that nearly half of Canadian …Sep 14, 2026
- Ontario invests $5.8 million to expand nuclear and skilled trades workforce pipelinesSep. 8, 2026, Ontario – The Ontario government is …Sep 8, 2026
- Ontario Court of Appeal rules unvested RSUs protected during statutory notice periodSep. 7, 2026, Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Court …Sep 7, 2026
- Personality outweighs skills gaps for most Canadian employersSep. 3, 2026, Toronto, Ont. – A candidate’s personality …Sep 3, 2026
- Canadian employers to hold 2027 compensation budgets steady at 3.2 per cent, survey findsSep. 1, 2026, Toronto, Ont. – Canadian employers plan …Sep 1, 2026
- When cognitive overload becomes a workplace crisis: The emerging risk hidden in plain sightIf you ask employees what’s changed over the last …Aug 31, 2026
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