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New year, new opportunities to learn! Join us virtually on Jan. 27, when our second annual Workplace Injury Summit will explore practical strategies to keep workers healthy, whole and on the job. Agenda and registration details at buff.ly/NHna5Gy

As we step into a new year, let’s continue shaping workplaces that empower people and drive innovation. Here’s to a year of bold strategies, thriving teams, and lasting impact.

As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into workplace systems and operations, it’s reshaping both how work tasks are completed and the very experience of work itself. Learn more: buff.ly/OxRoakY

New research demonstrates that “perceived managerial inaction” — the belief that a manager has failed to act in response to a negative experience — can have devastating consequences in the workplace. Learn more: buff.ly/VqxJuyJ

We’ve curated the top 10 most-read news stories that shaped talent strategy, organizational culture, and leadership priorities in 2025. These insights aren’t just headlines – they’re signals of where the future of work is headed. Check them out: buff.ly/yw6MERI

Federal public servants are expected to learn about job cuts in their departments when they return from their holiday break: buff.ly/qqlcPGY

Wishing you and your teams a season of rest and reflection. Thank you for your leadership and commitment to building workplaces where people thrive. Here’s to continued success and innovation in the year ahead.

A Vancouver Island grocery store has agreed to pay $750,000 to settle a voyeurism class-action lawsuit brought by women who were secretly filmed in the bathroom by a former employee who uploaded the images to a Russian porn site. buff.ly/NpLJuUF

The HRPA board of directors has appointed Lindsay Temple as the organization’s interim chief executive officer, effective immediately. Learn more: buff.ly/L6dhJvD

How do you support inclusion without dividing teams? Check out our on-demand webinar focused on creating inclusive and productive workplace conversations in a diverse team environment. Learn more at buff.ly/pKv0RPK

While workplace celebrations and gift exchanges are widespread, a new survey shows many employees feel more pressured than joyful when it comes to giving at work. Learn more: buff.ly/uEk6Zqz

Have you heard? The Workplace Injury Summit is back for 2026! Join us on Jan. 27, 2026, when we'll explore practical strategies to keep workers healthy, whole and on the job. Check out the full agenda and register at buff.ly/sE5Tw0K

Do your office, inbox and calendar feel like a ghost town on Friday afternoons? You’re not alone. A labour economist found that the way people allocate their time to work has changed profoundly since the COVID-19 pandemic began: buff.ly/9jUZi6u

In its early days, Steam Whistle Brewing faced a common challenge: retaining good employees. So, the founders launched an employee recognition program that has become the stuff of legend at the Toronto brewery. Learn more: buff.ly/UOMYkHS

Women between 45 and 55 are the fastest-growing group in the workforce. They hold decades of experience, leadership and institutional knowledge. Yet too often, workplaces treat menopause like a private matter. That oversight is a threat to competitiveness: buff.ly/uwDV6su

Building a team that reflects today’s highly diverse Canadian workforce is a must. If your recruitment efforts consistently attract similar candidates, you’re likely missing a major growth opportunity. Learn more: buff.ly/4fHrbZV

Check out our conversation with Sachi Kittur, VP, human experience and innovation at HRPA, for insights into organizational resilience, supporting employees through change, and the shifts that will shape the employee experience in the years ahead: buff.ly/xM36OL4

A new report from the Human Development Council found a New Brunswick family with two young children needs both parents to earn at least $24.77 an hour, full-time, to make ends meet – an amount nearly half of workers in the province don’t earn. Learn more: buff.ly/e5TuUAk

Ready to champion psychological health and safety programs in your organization? Our new Protect: Microtraining for Implementing Psychological Health and Safety Programs microcredential is designed for you! Find all the details at buff.ly/Cf58U7z.

Return-to-office mandates are spreading across North America. But for many women, returning to the office means stepping back into environments where gender bias is more pronounced. Learn more: buff.ly/Gozd9ce