Newsroom
Hiring news, read for employers.
New stories every weekday. What happened, why it matters to your next hire, one thing to do about it.
195 stories · 11 publishers read daily · feed refreshed Oct 22, 2026
IndustryNewsroom
Health spending accounts are becoming a hiring and retention tool
Canadian employers are turning to health spending accounts to stand out in a tight talent market. Here is what the accounts do and how to weigh them.
via Talent CanadaJan 9, 2026
IndustryNewsroom
Engagement in 2026 depends on connected programs, not more of them
A Gallagher HR executive says 2026 engagement hinges on change-ready culture, joined-up programs and empathy during AI adoption. Here is what hiring teams...
via Talent CanadaJan 8, 2026
IndustryNewsroom
Strong pension funding gives employers more room on total rewards
Mercer says the median solvency ratio of Canadian DB pension plans hit 132 per cent at the end of 2025, which changes the benefits conversation with candidates.
via Talent CanadaJan 7, 2026
Free hiring guide
Get my hiring guideHiring right now? Get a guide for the exact role and city.
Title, city, one business day. What they are paid, where the people come from, who else is hiring them, and how to fill the seat. Written for your role by a recruiter, not pulled off a shelf.
From around the industry
The 30 newest items we read.
Headlines straight from the publishers, newest first. Each one opens on the publisher's site.
- Three in four Canadian employers make workforce changes amid economic pressuresA new survey reveals Canadian employers are responding to …Oct 22, 2026
- The business case has been made: Employers need the blueprint for creating psychologically safe workplacesFor years, the workplace mental health conversation has focused …Oct 22, 2026
- Aging populations are straining retirement systems worldwideThe 18th annual Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index …Oct 21, 2026
- Preparing for Bill C-39: Upcoming changes to the Canada Labour Code and what federally regulated employers need to knowOn Sept. 21, the federal government introduced Bill C-39, …Oct 21, 2026
- CPHR Manitoba announces board officers for 2026-2027CPHR Manitoba held its annual general meeting earlier this …Oct 21, 2026
- Proposed remedy for workers affected by Bill 148 could cost N.S. $470 millionBy Tori Fitzpatrick The Nova Scotia government has agreed …Oct 21, 2026
- Canadian businesses face productivity, governance and security challenges with disconnected workplace technologyA new survey of employees and business decision-makers across …Oct 21, 2026
- There’s no clock on the grief of losing an infant, but there is a deadline to return to workPregnancy and infant loss affect thousands of Canadian families …Oct 20, 2026
- CSA Policy Pathways Conference to explore evidence-based solutions for healthier, more inclusive workplacesAs Canadian workplaces navigate evolving mental health challenges alongside …Oct 19, 2026
- Ottawa adding new express entry points for immigrants in ‘high-wage’ jobsBy David Baxter Ottawa is adding new express entry …Oct 16, 2026
- Survey finds tech helps Canadians move faster, but digital busywork still gets in the wayNew research from Samsung Canada reveals a growing productivity …Oct 16, 2026
- Sunlife unveils new global brandSun Life Financial Inc. has unveiled a refreshed global …Oct 15, 2026
- How smart companies win the talent warIn today’s hyper-competitive labour market, attracting talent may open …Oct 14, 2026
- ADP Canada reports pay for job-stayers was up 3% in SeptemberBase pay for job-stayers in Canada increased three per …Oct 13, 2026
- New all-time solvency high for Canadian DB pension plans driven by higher interest rates in Q3: MarshProfessional services firm Marsh has shared that the financial …Oct 13, 2026
- 4 conversations HR leaders need to have when workload increases but headcount can’tIt’s Monday morning, and one of your senior analysts …Oct 13, 2026
- The hidden cost of a bad C-suite hire (and how smart companies avoid it)A C-suite hire is one of the highest-stakes people …Oct 7, 2026
- HRPA announces new CEOThe Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) has announced that Bronwen …Oct 6, 2026
- How a leader’s nervous system shapes workplace cultureDiscover how executive emotional regulation shapes workplace culture, why broadcasting stress drives employee burnout and how leaders cultivate steadiness to build resilient teams.Oct 5, 2026
- Workplace health rebounds as workers turn to agentic AI, skills-building, and better tech tools: HPWorkers with the healthiest relationship with work are becoming …Oct 5, 2026
- More than half of employers are stretching salary budgets to secure top talent: surveyGlobal talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half …Oct 5, 2026
- Are we waiting until employees break?Why proactive support is the future of workplace well-beingOct 5, 2026
- Ottawa tables Bill C-39 to expand ministerial powers in federally regulated labour disputesSep. 28, 2026, Ottawa, Ont. – The federal government …Sep 28, 2026
- The ROI of investing in human capitalHow identifying hidden workforce pressures like financial stress and mental health struggles can transform employee wellbeing from an HR expense into a high-return business performance strategy.Sep 28, 2026
- P.E.I. opens consultations on minimum wage rate reviews beyond 2027Sep. 24, 2026, Charlottetown, P.E.I. – Prince Edward Island’s …Sep 24, 2026
- Saskatchewan employer and individual charged under Immigration Services ActSep. 15, 2026, Regina, Sask. – A Saskatchewan trucking …Sep 15, 2026
- Burnout is not a resilience problemThe Financial Post reports that nearly half of Canadian …Sep 14, 2026
- Ontario invests $5.8 million to expand nuclear and skilled trades workforce pipelinesSep. 8, 2026, Ontario – The Ontario government is …Sep 8, 2026
- Ontario Court of Appeal rules unvested RSUs protected during statutory notice periodSep. 7, 2026, Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Court …Sep 7, 2026
- Personality outweighs skills gaps for most Canadian employersSep. 3, 2026, Toronto, Ont. – A candidate’s personality …Sep 3, 2026
Hiring this quarter?
Book a callThe news is the market. A Traverse recruiter can tell you what it means for the role you are filling, and who is available to fill it.