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As Canada continues to struggle with a nationwide labour shortage, some experts say that the hiring process in several organizations across varied sectors is “broken.” They say the issue has existed for a long time due to companies’ heavy reliance on referrals and was exacerbated by workplace changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. View More

A company gives an employee the job title of “vice president” even though that worker is doing senior manager tasks. This scenario is termed “title inflation”, and it creates challenges to hierarchies within the organization, says James Clark, consultant to chief people officer at Magic Leap, in speaking with Canadian HR Reporter. View More

“A traditional approach to human resources has become dated in the modern workforce and it is crucial to have an in-depth understanding of what is important to employees. This allows companies to better cultivate a successful and engaged workforce,” says Paaras Parker, CHRO of Paycor. View More

The number of people who were employed but worked less than half their usual hours rose by 620,000 (+66.1%) in January, the largest increase since March 2020. Total hours worked fell 2.2% after being at pre-COVID levels in November and December 2021. View More

With governments easing on COVID-19 safety restrictions, Canadian employers are anticipating a prosperous hiring climate for the second quarter of this year.  Overall, 49 per cent of employers plan to increase staffing levels in the second quarter of 2022, according to a ManpowerGroup survey. That compared to 50 per cent back in December. View More

So, what next for HR? What lessons can we take from the last few years, and what does the future of HR hold? No one can predict the future, but at Sage, we spoke to a range of HR experts across the globe to find out what HR in 2030 will look like. View More

Canada's labour market showed signs last month of finally shaking off the shock COVID-19 delivered two years ago, with the share of workers with a job and the unemployment rate besting levels seen just prior to the pandemic. View More 

Labour shortages in Canada are a boon to foreign nationals who want to immigrate to Canada under economic programs – but not all jobs are equally in demand throughout the country.  Here are what are likely to be the Top 15 Jobs in Canada in 2022, according to human resources giant Randstad. View More

As the job market continues to evolve amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report suggests that employers are looking for candidates with skills that weren't as relevant prior to 2020, including experience in virtual customer service and safety adherence.The HR services company says economic pressures, evolving customer preferences, competitive markets and regulatory requirements have also forced companies to become more efficient and re-evaluate their business models. View More 

2022 began with continued uncertainty about what's in store for this year. The volatility of the past two years have made it extremely difficult for business leaders to plan and execute on their strategy. From furloughs, layoffs and voluntary  departures, to confinements, remote work and the acceleration of digital  transformation journeys, the dynamics of the events of the past two years have laid the groundwork for what leaders can expect in the year ahead. View More 

Reconnecting with the purpose and between each one of us will be at the heart of 2022. 

After a couple of highly complex years, it is important to take a breath to continue learning. 2022 will not be an easy year, but we have many more tools at our disposal and we must continue to underpin the transformation of our organizations so that the entire region is more competitive and resilient. View More 

Whether you are looking for your first job, coming back to the workforce after an absence or switching careers to achieve your professional goals, you’ll want to know what opportunities will be in our province. The British Columbia Labour Market Outlook can help. 

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The COVID-19 pandemic has not only transformed the workplace, but also impacted HR management. In the past two years, employers have had to create new HR policies and procedures to stay compliant with legislation enacted to meet the challenges of the pandemic. View More 

Canada’s immigration system will overhaul the way it classifies occupations in fall 2022. The changes will affect some economic class and foreign worker applicants, although the federal government has yet to communicate which sorts of applicants will be affected. View More 

Keep these 3 themes—and your workforce management tools—in mind while putting together return-to-work plans. View More 

This paper explores how sensemaking theory offers a new perspective on HR's role during strategic change. View More 

How do you make this transition while keeping in mind equity, consistency, performance, and long-term expectations? View More 

A leading ‘CHRO for hire’ believes the global pandemic has fundamentally shifted the nature of traditional HR, forcing a positive move from rigid problem solving to designing the workplaces of the future.  View More 

Learn the HR trends for 2021 that recruiters and HR professionals should prepare for. Here are the top 10. View More 

These days, safety is a top priority, and new processes are necessary to continue toward positive trends. View More 

The company will lease 18 floors in the new office towers that are being built over the heritage podium of the complex, including 18 floors in the North Tower and 17 floors in the South Tower. View More 

While many Canadians are increasingly overqualified for their jobs, immigrants to Canada continue to be more qualified than non-immigrants, according to a report from the Canadian government. View More 

As we move into 2020, leaders everywhere are pondering what the future holds for their organizations. One thing’s for certain – this year will be dominated by emerging technology. View More