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Former City of Prince George employee loses wrongful dismissal lawsuit
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (410+ words) May 22, 2026 By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen The BC Court of Appeal upheld a lower court ruling against a former City of Prince George employee who sued for'wrongful'dismissal. Rob Wayne Clark, a strategic financial analyst with…...
The agility gap: Hiring for today versus building for tomorrow
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (614+ words) May 19, 2026 By Megan Paterson Addressing the agility gap is crucial for organizations aiming to remain competitive, as it enables them to better adapt to technological advancements and market disruptions. Agility gap: the mismatch between the skills we hire for today…...
Employer or employee: Who owns the copyright?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (439+ words) May 15, 2026 By Kassandra Shortt and Camille Dunbar The Ontario Court of Appeal recently released its decision in Nexus Solutions Inc. v. Krougly, addressing the ownership of copyright as between employer and employee and whether a work has been made "in the…...
Hierarchy versus harmony: Mapping management styles around the world
1+ week, 2+ day ago (301+ words) May 15, 2026 By Talent Canada As the global workforce becomes more interconnected, the "one-size-fits-all" approach to leadership no longer works. New research from Bright HR explores the shifting field of management styles, revealing how cultural expectations and regional nuances are redefining…...
The informal organization is running your culture
1+ week, 2+ day ago (349+ words) May 15, 2026 By Myriane Ouellette If I asked you to draw the structure of your organization, you would probably start with the formal org chart. You would draw the boxes, the reporting lines, the departments, the executive team, the managers, and…...
B. C. policewomen want lawsuit, not labour arbitration, over alleged discrimination - Talent Canada Talent Canada
1+ week, 5+ day ago (751+ words) A group of female police officers pursuing a class-action lawsuit against municipal police forces in B. C. over alleged harassment, bullying and discrimination say it is not a labour dispute, and they hope the B. C. Court of Appeal agrees. Several of the plaintiffs…...
Canadian business leaders expect agentic AI to reshape the workforce, KPMG survey finds
2+ week, 3+ day ago (410+ words) May 7, 2026 By Talent Canada Canadian businesses are increasingly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations, according to new research from KPMG Canada. A survey of 306 executives revealed that 77% are using agentic AI systems to enhance efficiency, with a significant shift…...
Psychological safety is an employer's obligation: Why employers must prepare leaders to manage psychological risk at work - Talent Canada Talent Canada
2+ week, 6+ day ago (557+ words) May 4, 2026 By Bill Howatt For decades, organizations have promoted people into leadership roles based on technical expertise, tenure or individual performance. The assumption has been simple: if someone excels at their job, they will naturally be effective at leading others....
Federal government needs more desk space as public servants return to office: PSPC
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (791+ words) In less than three months, the federal government's order requiring most public servants to attend the office four days a week " up from the current benchmark of three days " takes effect. There's just one hitch. It doesn't have room for…...
Simple ways to make meetings work better for employees on the autism spectrum
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (1114+ words) Before Megan Pilatzke was'diagnosed with autism, she wondered why she always felt drained when she got home from work. All day long, she'd labored to understand when to speak up or stay silent in meetings. She replayed conversations in her…...