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Firms delay projects amid struggles to find skilled workers: Robert Half
Firms delay projects amid struggles to find skilled workers: Robert Half
Companies are delaying big projects because they can’t find enough skilled candidates and they plan on boosting hiring by the end of 2026, according to a new survey from Robert Half. For the survey, included 1,360 Canadian hiring managers responses.
Canadian employers urge Carney to limit strike action
Employers are urging PM Mark Carney’s government to allow the labour minister to preemptively limit strike action in sectors such as airlines, railroads and ports if the minister believes it threatens the national public interest — a move unions fiercely oppose.
Canada's recession risk hinges on labour market outcomes
While Canada’s economy remains under pressure from a technical recession and external geopolitical threats, panic among institutional investors would be premature. That’s the message from BeiChen Lin, director and head of Canadian investment strategy at Russell Investments.
Severance determined according to employee circumstance
One of the most persistent myths in employment law is that an employee is entitled to one month’s severance for every year worked. It is repeated by HR professionals, employees, business owners and countless online severance formulas and calculators.
Canadian DB plans report return of 6% in Q2 2026: report
Canadian defined benefit pension plans produced a median return of six per cent in the second quarter of 2026 and a 6.4 per cent return over a year-to-date period, according to a new report by RBC Investor Services.
Too much attention going to GLP-1 drugs, mental health
Cancer is the single greatest unmanaged cost risk facing employers, with 95 per cent reporting three or more of their top 10 highest-cost claimants are cancer-related, and 62 per cent place cancer among the top three overall cost drivers.
Employers are trimming obesity drug benefits: Cigna
The weight-loss drug boom is beginning to show signs of a slowdown as employers and insurers pull back on coverage, signalling the market could be entering a more restrained phase after years of breakneck expansion.
Illness makes it impossible to keep full-time job
I was recently diagnosed with a serious illness and my treatment plan is making it impossible to keep up with my full-time job. I’m worried about my finances if I have to stop working. What are are my options?
Four in 10 Canadians not taking their vacation
A few weeks ago, I almost cancelled my vacation at the last minute because I was worried about falling behind at work and at home. According to new research from recruitment firm Robert Half, my situation isn’t unique.
LMIA-exempt work permit only for current employees
Foreign nationals can no longer be issued reciprocal employment work permits if their employment is set to begin when they arrive in Canada. For a work permit to be issued, the worker “must be currently employed by the company abroad.”
Don’t make friends at work, take five and be positive
Consultant Nir Bashan believes any problem in the world can be solved. All you need is a positive outlook, a creative and innovative approach and the right techniques. Here is what to consider.
Shopify CEO's comments on voting spark backlash
Once again, an outspoken CEO is in the spotlight after the head of Shopify supported a proposal for a system that would tie voting power to income tax paid, and strip pensioners of their right to vote in Canada.
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