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AI-driven deal volume is putting pressure on finance teams
M&A is reportedly nearing record levels as AI interest pulls dealmaking into sectors beyond technology, and finance teams will carry the workload.
Napa's warehouse automation shows where ops hiring is heading
Napa Auto Parts is adding warehouse automation to pack more stock into less space and improve order accuracy. Here is what it means for operations hiring.
AI is adding to workloads, not taking them away, a global survey finds
A global survey says AI is widening the scope of work and making it more collaborative. Here is what that means for how you staff and scope roles.
Steel layoffs at Stelco may reverse if tariff policy shifts
Cleveland-Cliffs' CEO ties the return of hundreds of laid-off Stelco workers to a stronger galvanized steel market. Here is what plants should plan for.
Ontario's non-compete ban does not make rival hiring risk-free
A lawsuit involving OpenAI has put competitor hiring in the spotlight, and an employment lawyer says Ontario's non-compete ban leaves some risk in place.
Energy costs are up, but wider inflation is holding near 2 per cent
September inflation hit 3.1 per cent on gasoline, while core measures stayed near 2 per cent. What that means for plant and operations hiring and budgets.
A cheaper AI model with a high error rate needs people who can test it
MiniMax's new M3.1 Flash is cheaper than rivals and scores well on a business benchmark, but its hallucination rate is high. Someone has to check the work.
Automated distribution centres change who you need to hire
Cutter & Buck's second automated distribution centre shows how storage automation shifts warehouse hiring toward technical and process-minded roles.
Audit quality control rules may ease, and finance teams should plan
The Big Four are urging the SEC to soften PCAOB quality control standards, and the regulator may be receptive. Finance hiring leaders should watch the outcome.
Payroll errors carry a price tag most employers never total up
An EY analysis puts payroll errors at $289,722 per 1,000 employees a year. Here is what that means for hiring managers, controllers and owners.
AI disruption could hit demand and equity prices, finance teams warned
Warsh expects a rough road as AI spreads, and the IMF's chief warns that weak earnings from AI developers could pull markets down. Finance leaders should...
HR says performance reviews work, but few can show the proof
A study finds most HR leaders believe performance management works, yet few can back that up with evidence. Here is what it means for your hiring and review...
A bad boss hire costs more than the vacancy it fills
A viral LinkedIn post about a bad boss is a reminder that how you pick managers matters as much as who you pick. Here is what to check in your own process.
When HR owns communications, change lands better with staff
Chobani Australia has put communications under people and culture, with change messaging and AI guardrails now central to HR. Here is what hiring teams can...
Couche-Tard deal adds fuel sites and a multi-site integration job
Couche-Tard is buying Irving Oil retail and cardlock sites in Quebec and Ontario. Integration work like this puts pressure on operations hiring.
Alberta's new autonomous aviation park will build a local talent pipeline
SAIT plans a Calgary park for training, testing and certifying autonomous aircraft, backed by a reported $30-million gift. Here is what employers can do...
Unwritten interview rules are not hiring criteria
A viral row over iced coffee at interviews shows how personal preferences quietly become hiring standards. Here is how to keep your criteria tied to the job.
Workers who trust AI at work are more engaged and stay longer
ADP Research data shows Canadian AI use is uneven and job security fears are high. How leaders explain AI's role may matter as much as the tools they buy.
AI is thinning out entry-level work, and employers feel it
A Toronto Metropolitan University report finds AI is changing how early-career cybersecurity staff learn, and employers want judgment and communication.
Training that shows up inside the task changes how you hire
An opinion piece argues workplace learning should live inside the tools people use. For hiring managers, that shifts what to screen for and how to onboard.
CAE settlement puts fixed-price contract risk on the hiring agenda
A $38.25 million shareholder settlement tied to fixed-price defence contracts is a reminder to staff estimating, program and cost control roles with care.
Alberta and Arctic flight trials will test field operations talent
A Canada-Japan agreement on stratospheric flights points to three years of field campaigns, and the operations people needed to run them.
LinkedIn's next recruiting agent moves into screening and scheduling
LinkedIn's Hiring Assistant 2 arrives in November at no added cost, adding candidate screening, scheduling and identity checks to its AI recruiting agent.
AI skills are now a baseline hiring requirement in Canada
A new survey finds 80 per cent of Canadian hiring managers expect applicants to have basic AI skills, and candidates are underestimating the bar.
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- Celebrating Canada’s HR Champions: Canadian HR Awards 2026Honouring the leaders, teams, and organizations shaping Canada’s HR landscapeOct 21, 2026
- Tariffs play a role as 77% of employers make workforce changesOne-third of Canadian employers also making AI-related job cuts, finds survey looking at challenges of new workplace rules, union activityOct 21, 2026
- Ontario public sector unions push for AI protections at bargaining tableOPSEU, CUPE bring AI language into contract talks but arbitration ruling shows employer resistance: reportOct 21, 2026
- Equal treatment rules now in force for federally regulated employersCanada Labour Code bars status-based wage gaps and caps temporary help agency feesOct 21, 2026
- Collective agreement: Irpinia KitchensMississauga, Ont. | United Food and Commercial Workers Canada, local 175Oct 20, 2026
- Collective agreement: All-Pro InstallationsGrimsby, Ont. | Construction Workers Union, CLAC local 6Oct 20, 2026
- Should security officers be allowed to join a hotel's union?Labour board looks at whether security officers are meant to protect premises or keep watch over employeesOct 20, 2026
- Supervisor reads attendance letter aloud, sparks privacy breachPrivacy commissioner looks into several complaints about handling of medical and accommodation informationOct 20, 2026
- Labour board rejects reprisal claim around harassment complaintsDid complaint fall under OHSA or ESA?Oct 20, 2026
- 9,000: Amazon boosting hires for holiday season in CanadaHiring drive for 55 sites covers fulfilment centres, sortation centres and delivery stationsOct 20, 2026
- We want to hear from you!Weekly poll: Please tell us what you think by answering this quick 1-question poll about choosing managersOct 20, 2026
- Imaging waits sideline nearly 2 million Canadian workers: reportDemand for imaging 'has dramatically outpaced workforce growth,' says radiologist expertOct 20, 2026
- Bill 148: Nova Scotia agrees to pay $470M to 81,000 public workersAbout 81,000 public servants could receive up to $5,000 each over an unconstitutional wage lawOct 20, 2026
- Doomscrolling vs. the RRSPGen Z is spending more time on dark news and pulling more out of retirement savings, but HR can help by reframing the messageOct 20, 2026
- October spotlight: Mental healthEach month, Canadian HR Reporter is highlighting articles on a hot topic that matters to HR leaders and professionalsOct 20, 2026
- ‘It basically underlies everything we do in HR’Why job descriptions matter: Report finds half of companies that added AI requirements to non-technical roles never formally told employeesOct 19, 2026
- Career infrastructure: the antidote to fail-first thinkingCERIC’s Keka DasGupta on why siloed programs no longer hold up and what to do insteadOct 19, 2026
- Missing form sinks teacher’s disability claim against school boardTribunal also examines whether board’s handling of teacher’s return-to-work process showed discriminatory intentOct 19, 2026
- Board dismisses worker’s challenge to University of Alberta vaccine dealUnion does not breach duty of fair representation because it reaches decision employee disagrees with'Oct 19, 2026
- No LMIA, up to 100 points: Express Entry changesNov. 3 deadline: IRCC is bringing back job offer points for designated high-wage occupations and dropping the LMIA requirementOct 19, 2026
- A lot of workers are really tired of the word ‘resilience’’Fixing workplace mental health starts with co-design, not off-the-shelf tools, experts say in discussing study on public safety workersOct 16, 2026
- When a resignation is more than it appearsA million-dollar reminder about the duty to inquireOct 16, 2026
- Montreal police arrest suspect in killing of CRA employee during virtual meetingThirty-three-year-old to be charged with first-degree murder in September death of Leila Ben SalemOct 16, 2026
- Canadian employers budgeting for moderate base salary increases in 2027: RandstadReport provides breakdown of HR salary ranges for variety of roles across CanadaOct 16, 2026
- US$400,000 award: SHRM found to have violated disability lawSHRM ‘fundamentally disagrees,’ weighs appeal after jury finds it failed to accommodate job applicantOct 15, 2026
- 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 shortagesOct 15, 2026
- Employers of Choice 2026: why employees are now looking for more purposeAs workplace stress remains high, Canada's top companies give employees more reasons to stayOct 15, 2026
- Number of women of colour in leadership sees largest single-year declineExperts highlight importance of succession planning, mentorship in advancing women of colourOct 14, 2026
- Fantasy football can be fun - but what are the workplace risks?Legal expert offers tips on how to handle potential issues around performance and conflictOct 14, 2026
- Looking for AI talent? Indigenous workers are ahead on adoptionMU report shows Indigenous workers are better trained, more familiar with AIOct 14, 2026
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