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Cautious job seekers want more pay and expect a hard search
A Canadian survey finds 72 per cent of job seekers expect a tough search, yet most are only browsing, and pay gaps are pushing employed workers to look.
via Talent CanadaJan 15, 2026
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Keeping women in the skilled trades is a retention problem
New Canadian research says women leave the trades because of isolation and hostile sites, and that informal online groups are helping some stay.
via Talent CanadaJan 13, 2026
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Telus buyouts show self-serve shift is reshaping service jobs
Telus is offering buyouts to nearly 700 more workers as it moves customer service to self-serve. Here is what that means for employers hiring in Canada.
via Talent CanadaJan 12, 2026
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Health spending accounts are becoming a hiring and retention tool
Canadian employers are turning to health spending accounts to stand out in a tight talent market. Here is what the accounts do and how to weigh them.
via Talent CanadaJan 9, 2026
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Engagement in 2026 depends on connected programs, not more of them
A Gallagher HR executive says 2026 engagement hinges on change-ready culture, joined-up programs and empathy during AI adoption. Here is what hiring teams...
via Talent CanadaJan 8, 2026
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Strong pension funding gives employers more room on total rewards
Mercer says the median solvency ratio of Canadian DB pension plans hit 132 per cent at the end of 2025, which changes the benefits conversation with candidates.
via Talent CanadaJan 7, 2026
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- Immigration policy cuts foreign job seeker interest in Canada by half: reportTighter temporary residency rules are thinning talent pools in some industries, raising hiring risks for Canadian employersOct 23, 2026
- AI values could push workers out the door, global survey finds‘As AI becomes more integrated into work, people want organizations that pair innovation with opportunities to grow, contribute and develop distinctly human skills’Oct 23, 2026
- Early-career hiring remains fundamental despite AI threatNew report finds most firms will continue hiring people for entry-level jobsOct 23, 2026
- Future-proofing compensation in the age of AIHow compensation leaders can navigate emerging roles, workforce transformation, and market uncertaintyOct 23, 2026
- eBay layoffs deepen as company cuts 1,000 more jobs this yearSeverance and related costs could reach $150 million as the online marketplace reports renewed growthOct 22, 2026
- CRA's rushed job search sinks duty to accommodate defenceHe got years of support, then a rushed search cost CRA the caseOct 22, 2026
- Court doubles reasonable notice, orders disability benefits trial in wrongful dismissalJudge doubles a worker's notice, then sends the disability benefits fight to trialOct 22, 2026
- HR, total rewards at the centre of disruption ‘earthquake’Normandin Beaudry wants to push the conversation on AI, cognitive limits, and workforce strategy at HRFest Canada 2026Oct 22, 2026
- Think Gen Z can't take criticism? The problem may be how you deliver itTough feedback doesn't have to be sugarcoated, but there's more to it than what you sayOct 22, 2026
- From air traffic controller to HR chief: a career journey at NAV CANADAVice President and Chief Human Resources Officer’s 18 years in operations and other roles gives her a foundational understanding of the organization’s workforce, talent pipelineOct 22, 2026
- Barclays cuts 5,000 jobs as it leans on AI to lower costsRoughly 60% of the roles affected are in support functions, including developers, the bank said in its quarterly resultsOct 22, 2026
- Ottawa gives Stelco’s U.S. owner 15 days to reverse mass layoffsIndustry Minister Joly threatens fines and a forced asset sale if Cleveland-Cliffs won’t honour its ICA job pledgesOct 22, 2026
- Canada's Elite Women create new paths in HR and leadershipGet to know the female leaders expanding HR's influence beyond traditional people functionsOct 22, 2026
- Canadian employers are buying workplace tech faster than training staffA new Ricoh study of 2,000 workers across Canada and the U.S. exposes a workplace technology training gap — and HR is positioned to close itOct 22, 2026
- Ontario workforce tariffs drive $8.7B federal-provincial responseOttawa and Ontario’s $8.7B package targeting steel, auto and critical minerals jobs reframes HR planning across the provinceOct 22, 2026
- What do men want at work to improve their mental health?Men report discomfort in speaking up about mental health challenges due to workplace cultureOct 22, 2026
- How is AI disrupting leadership roles?New report finds AI is shifting leadership numbers and how leaders' work gets doneOct 21, 2026
- Major HR system goes offline as critical cyber flaw drives wave of global shutdownsThe HR platform has taken its systems down across three regions, interrupting payroll, as governments and companies rushed to patch a critical flaw in software that runs much of the webOct 21, 2026
- Employees running for political office: what employers must knowWhen an employee advises an employer that they intend to seek elected office, employers should first identify the legal framework that appliesOct 21, 2026
- Medcan's VIP Lounge puts connection and wellbeing on the agenda at HRFest CanadaFrom step challenges to preventative care, Medcan's Kiran Palikuca reflects on the changing role of workplace wellnessOct 21, 2026
- Stelco layoffs: why nobody can say for sure who is legally rightStelco just had its strongest quarter since its takeover, but layoffs are proceeding. The feds say it’s a breach, but the takeover terms and employment standards obligations are different, says a lawyerOct 21, 2026
- Trump drops Bombardier U.S. sales ban threat: reportReversal eases uncertainty for Canada’s aerospace workforce, but steep U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods remain in forceOct 21, 2026
- Celebrating Canada’s HR Champions: Canadian HR Awards 2026Honouring the leaders, teams, and organizations shaping Canada’s HR landscapeOct 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
- Business optimism holds steady in 2026 as hiring plans stay softIs AI uptake slowing down in Canada?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
- 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
- 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
- AI labs are giving everyone the same title. Does seniority still matter?AI labs are embracing the title 'member of technical staff', raising questions about pay, recognition and how employers signal seniorityOct 20, 2026
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