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Aluminum supply risk puts pressure on metal-dependent plants
A report says no US smelter can make military-grade aluminum, leaving buyers exposed to supply disruption. Here is what plant hiring teams should weigh.
Port Saint John funding will raise demand for logistics and trade staff
Ottawa is putting up to $254 million into Port Saint John. Expect more demand for warehouse, rail and trade compliance people in Atlantic Canada.
Ontario's $8.7B tariff plan puts steel and auto hiring in play
Ottawa and Ontario announced an $8.7 billion plan for tariff-hit industries. Steel, auto and mining employers should plan for the hiring that follows.
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.
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- SEC enforcement actions sink 57% below 8-year average: Brattle GroupStaff reductions at the Securities and Exchange Commission and the record-long government shutdown slowed enforcement last year, the Brattle Group said.Oct 21, 2026
- Spreedly names Team Cymru alum CFODarren Bounds will step in as CFO as the payments company targets expansion and strives for an established place in AI-supported commerce.Oct 21, 2026
- Global IPO proceeds surge despite drop in listingsLarge offerings drove fundraising higher in the first nine months of the year, as the number of companies going public declined.Oct 21, 2026
- Multi-rail payments adoption pace irks advocatesAs payments revenue has soared, some companies have yet to realize the full potential of multi-rail systems, experts said at a conference Monday.Oct 20, 2026
- Flex files motion to dismiss trade secret suit against ex-CFO candidateThe payment company filed a motion to dismiss a pending suit alleging a former CFO candidate had misappropriated proprietary information and shared it with a competitor.Oct 20, 2026
- Why AI agents go rogue - and what it means for CFOsIncidents disclosed by OpenAI and Anthropic expose how AI models can behave in unintended ways, creating new challenges for finance chiefs.Oct 20, 2026
- AICPA, assurance firm team up to certify AI agentsRecent AI misfires have raised serious questions about the technology’s use in critical business operations, the organizations said.Oct 19, 2026
- Mattel grants incoming CFO $1.4M sign-on bonusThe toymaker named a new CFO about a month after its CEO shakeup, coming as it fields growing calls to explore a potential sale amid stagnating growth.Oct 19, 2026
- Midterm tax impacts: What CFOs should watchThe midterm elections could materially influence corporate tax policy, CPA and tax expert Dane Ware writes.Oct 19, 2026
- Payouts, talent and trust: What CFOs need to get rightSee what 450 independent earners expect from payouts—and what those expectations mean for CFOs.Oct 19, 2026
- Dark Matter Tech appoints new CFO in leadership shuffleThe mortgage tech provider named a new CFO, CTO and general counsel, after its freshly minted CEO increased the company’s AI focus.Oct 16, 2026
- How 10 years at storied Cleveland Foundation changed its CFO - and OhioThe non-profit’s long-time CFO Rosanne Potter has put her corporate finance and treasury skills to use to help create community value, she said.Oct 16, 2026
- Super Micro’s CFO is out after change was slow-walkedThe AI server maker has replaced CFO David Weigand with Western Digital alum Mark Long, nearly two years after an advisory committee called for Weigand’s ouster.Oct 16, 2026
- Numeral nailed down metrics, then raised $100MHudson Bova is building the financial foundation for the self-styled “world’s most boring AI company.”Oct 15, 2026
- Intuit deal signals bet on AI demand in revenue managementThe plan to acquire revenue management platform Sequence comes as businesses increasingly contend with complex pricing and billing models.Oct 15, 2026
- Producer prices surge at fastest pace since 2022, adding pressure on FedSoaring energy costs accounted for much of the leap in producer prices, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Oct 15, 2026
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