Some Experts Say Canadian Employers Should Follow the Government and Ban TikTok on Organization-Owned Devices
Citing security concerns, on February 27 the Federal government announced[1] that it was removing and blocking the popular video-sharing app TikTok on all organization-owned devices. And on March 9, the Ontario government announced[2]a similar ban. Now, some experts are calling on employers across the country to follow suit and say …
Top 25 Careers for Canadians in 2023 and their salaries
Canada currently has a booming job market, but is your career in demand? Check out this list of the top 25 careers in Canada to find out!
HR Management: Do you terminate an employee for “inappopriate” social media posts? 86% of employers will. Do you have a written policy?
As a human resources professional, it’s important to stay informed about the latest trends and best practices in the field. One topic that has been gaining a lot of attention in recent years is the use of social media by employees and the potential impact it can have on the …
DEI by the numbers: 19% higher revenues, 25% greater profit and retention and attraction of team members
DEI is no longer just a “nice to have” in the workplace. According to numerous studies — some cited below — DEI is good for the bottom line and can increase profit. More importantly, for HR Managers and Recruiters, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity are now critical competitive factors in retention …
Employer health benefits costs will increase 7.5% in 2023 due to aging workforce, inflation; what can employers do? — survey report
According to a new report by Aon[1], the cost of employer-sponsored medical benefits in Canada is projected to increase by 7.5% in 2023. The report evaluated responses from more than one hundred Aon offices worldwide that broker, administer, or provide advice on employer-sponsored medical plans. Cardio and hypertension health issues …
Payroll Management and Recruiting: A survey indicates the top challenges for business in 2023 include “recruiting” and “pay increases”
A survey by consulting firm Peninsula shows that Canadian employers are currently facing a lot of staffing challenges, with 54% saying that recruitment is the most serious. Pay increase requests follow at 46%, and employee retention comes in at third place (37%). [1] Recruiting and the demand for pay increases …
Pump up the Volume: “Resenteeism” is the Loud, Angry Successor to “Quiet Quit
First there was “quiet quitting,” (1) which describes when disgruntled employees decide to perform their duties — and only their duties. Basically, they fulfil their employment agreement, but they do not commit to their jobs. Now, a new phenonium is making its way across the business landscape that could make …
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Job Growth Slows in February — but Still Beats Expectation
The Canadian labour market added a surprising 21,800 jobs in February. This was 11,800 higher [1] than some analysts had predicted in light of the Bank of Canada’s ongoing attempt to engineer an economic slowdown. However, it was significantly lower than the staggering 115,000 jobs[2] that were added in January. …
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Canadian Employers Expect to Face Hiring Challenges in 2023
Survey: 75% of Canadian Employers Expect to Face Hiring Challenges in 2023 As if the past few years weren’t difficult and tumultuous enough on the HR landscape, a new survey(1) has revealed that 75% of Canadian employers expect to face big hiring challenges in 2023. According to the survey, which …
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