US$400,000 award: SHRM found to have violated disability law

SHRM ‘fundamentally disagrees,’ weighs appeal after jury finds it failed to accommodate job applicant

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MPs call on employers to invest more in training as Ottawa fast-tracks major projects

'There’s historic underinvestment in training by employers in Canada,' says MP calling for greater alignment with schools to curb labour shortages

Number of women of colour in leadership sees largest single-year decline

Experts highlight importance of succession planning, mentorship in advancing women of colour

Fantasy football can be fun – but what are the workplace risks?

Legal expert offers tips on how to handle potential issues around performance and conflict

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Employee benefits and retirement plans: driving engagement through financial clarity

Desjardins research: employees have goals without clarity; plans struggle to turn intent into action

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Opinion

When 'I think' costs you: AI's subtle communication gap

New research finds chatbots give less polished workplace writing when prompts use language more common among women

When wages are earned vs. paid: A costly payroll mistake

Recent OLRB decision looks at whether commissions are wages under the ESA, and overtime considerations

Upheld: Termination for failed random drug test of trucker

The end of the road for a safety-sensitive position

Using gamification to help leaders and teams gain powerful insights

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for empathy, collaboration and listening is being underscored

The labour market just tilted back toward employers, twice over 

Statistics Canada's latest job data tells two stories that are really one story