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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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- 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
- New Brunswick signs master agreement consolidating 11 bargaining unitsAug. 31, 2026, Fredericton, N.B. – The provincial government …Aug 31, 2026
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