AI use is up, but worker training is falling behind: report

Effective AI training starts with experimentation, not tools, experts say

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Forget the iced coffee: what hiring managers should really be judging

Viral TikTok debate prompts expert to explain best practices for interviews

What happens when your employee wins an election?

'When you have an employee who wants to do an outside activity... the question is always: can they still do their job?’ says lawyer offering tips for HR

Why engagement surveys alone won't fix workplace culture

Culture, not engagement, drives productivity — and most employers measure the wrong thing, says expert

Class action alleging sexual misconduct at Quebec Nordik spa cleared to proceed

Lawsuit involves at least 36 massage therapists and spans nearly two decades of alleged incidents

Canada loses 68,000 jobs in September

Labour force participation sinks to 28-year low − but economist says unemployment rate more reliable gauge of labour market conditions

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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