Fraudsters convincing HR employees to divert paycheques: Saskatoon police
Saskatoon police are warning people about the latest scam targeting direct deposit banking information. Continue reading
Human Resources
Workplace harassment on the agenda as Canadian police chiefs meet in Calgary
The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police conference will address a number of human resources issues, including how to create a safer and healthier environment for employees. Continue reading
Anonymous Winnipeg group witholds hidden camera footage; demands public inquiry into ‘slacking’ city workers
An anonymous group who released video of City of Winnipeg employees allegedly slacking off says they won’t release the full tape to the City until there’s a public inquiry. Continue reading
More City of Edmonton employees feel harassed, discriminated against; citizens increasingly part of problem: report
A growing number of people employed by the City of Edmonton say they face harassment or experience discrimination on the job, and abuse from members of the public is a growing source of that aggravation, according to a City of Edmonton executive report released on Thursday. Continue reading
N.S. business association cancels #MeToo-themed event after online backlash
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
The event’s write-up said the #MeToo movement had created “hypersensitive” workplaces “where staff and management need to be educated on how to speak to their employees.” Continue reading
Amazon ditches AI recruiting tool that didn’t like women
Amazon has scrapped an AI-driven hiring tool meant to help it identify the best resumes, after specialists noticed the machine favoured men over women. Continue reading
Rapid growth of automation threatening jobs in Canada: report
“We need to get down to the urgent work of assessing not just how work will change in Canada but how Canadian workers should prepare.” Continue reading
How to tell your coworker they smell bad (in a nice way)
But before having the conversation, there are a few considerations to make. Continue reading
Alberta job cuts: What are your rights after being laid off?
By Sarah Offin Anchor
With a slumping economy and hundreds of employees “let go” across the province this week, it’s time to brush up on the legalities of layoffs. Continue reading
Surviving the slump: How to turn a layoff into an opportunity
By Mia Sosiak Reporter
Julia Zarina was laid off from her high-paying position at Suncor when oil prices collapsed, but she’s leveraging her human resources expertise to start a new business. Continue reading