Canadian HR Reporter

Rebecca Gewurtz of McMaster University said mental health benefit design and access to flexible care are critical, noting that effective support can reduce disability leave and help employees remain productive at work. hubs.la/Q04gRLn30

#CHRRTV: HR executives Karen Bateh of CBC/Radio Canada and Carolynn Ryan of BC Hydro discuss AI use, covering experimentation, ROI, productivity, upskilling, guardrails, tool reviews and expectations for the next year. hubs.la/Q04gR22Q0

Shawn Zhang of Sanas and Richard Gilhooley of TELUS Digital highlight how AI accent softening tools are being used in contact centres to improve clarity and reduce call friction while raising questions on transparency and bias. # hubs.la/Q04gHwtS0

Honda Canada has indefinitely suspended its landmark $15-billion electric vehicle supply chain investment project, citing evolving business conditions, a change in external resource strategy and shifting customer demand. hubs.la/Q04gGjXw0

Canada is tightening oversight of immigration and citizenship consultants in a move aimed at reducing legal, financial and reputational risks for employers and HR teams that rely on third‑party advisers to support foreign workers and recruits. hubs.ly/Q04gpj_v0

A new B.C. Labour Relations Board decision is highlighting the limits of workplace investigations when employees feel unheard. Employment lawyer Fred Wynne says empathy and meaningful communication remain critical after harassment complaints close. hubs.ly/Q04gpjGY0

Kelly Higginson of Restaurants Canada says one in three operators are now breaking even or losing money as rising costs and weak demand pressure the sector. Ian Tostenson warns labour shortages are adding further strain hubs.la/Q04gcHZb0

Cambridge University research warns corporate culture in complex organizations can rapidly collapse when disrupted. Heidi Hauver of Ranovus says transparency and clear communication strengthen resilience during change. hubs.la/Q04gcV0C0

KJ Lee, CEO of Employment Hero Canada, says businesses are becoming more selective as they respond to rising costs and economic uncertainty, even as retail and hospitality sectors show stronger seasonal demand. hubs.la/Q04gcKB90

Peter Mammas of Foodtastic says the partnership with Inspire Brands will bring hundreds of Dunkin’ locations to Canada, expanding the company’s growing restaurant portfolio. hubs.la/Q04gcNMl0

Employee support is often triggered after burnout or leave. Mark Goad, General Manager at Alan Canada will discuss how employers can reduce friction and help people access care earlier in our latest CHRR webinar. ​​​​Register now to save your spot: hubs.la/Q04fGXyJ0

Rachael Pettigrew of Mount Royal University highlights how flexibility, inclusive policies, and psychological safety can make a meaningful difference for employees undergoing fertility treatment. hubs.la/Q04g8KKd0

Chris Worswick of Carleton University says housing affordability, immigration policy, and global competition are contributing to Canada’s skilled talent retention challenges. hubs.la/Q04g8NF90

Steve Keddy at Arden Professional Client Care and labour lawyer Malini Vijaykumar say workers are now seeking clarity after learning the CRA is auditing income previously described in company documents as “non taxable wage.” hubs.la/Q04f_xVn0

Viet Vu at The Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University and Vera Khovanskaya at University of Toronto warn that measuring employee AI token usage may reward wasteful behaviour while failing to capture the quality or value of work being produced. hubs.la/Q04f_pJF0

Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.9 per cent in April as more people entered the labour market and looked for work, even as overall employment was little changed, according to the latest Labour Force Survey. hubs.la/Q04fZ84z0

Health Canada has approved the first generic version of semaglutide in Canada and the G7, a move that could ease pressure on employer sponsored drug plans covering type 2 diabetes treatments. hubs.la/Q04fQ0sD0

For emotional intelligence coach and past Canadian HR Awards judge Jamelle Lindo, formal recognition is not a nice‑to‑have add‑on — it is a core leadership practice that shapes culture, performance and trust. hubs.la/Q04fPXVm0

Benefits models often respond too late, when employees are already facing burnout. In an upcoming webinar, Mark Goad of Alan Canada will explore how employers can enable earlier support and improve access to care. ​​​​Register now to save your spot.​hubs.la/Q04fG-6l0

The Canadian HR Awards recognize HR leaders driving change across benefits innovation, DEI, talent strategy, and employee experience as organizations adapt to rapid workplace transformation. #HRAwardsCA hubs.la/Q04fGcJ80