Ottawa is tightening the eligibility rules around its Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) as the labour market continues to evolve and adjust to post-pandemic conditions. Randy Boissonnault, federal Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, said the program was designed to address labour market shortages when qualified Canadians were not available to fill those […]

In many organizations, maintaining a competitive advantage starts with retaining high-performing, dedicated employees. Beyond offering an attractive salary and comprehensive health benefits, organizations are incentivizing employment opportunities by adding ‘fringe’ benefits to their compensation packages. On an annual basis, the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) releases its Benefits and Compensation Report to monitor trends […]

Recruiters in Canada’s largest province are now required to get government licenses before they can hire staff – and if they aren’t, companies working with them could be on the hook. Since July 1, all recruiters and temporary help agencies operating in Ontario need to be approved by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and […]

When it comes to vacation time, most Canadian workers can’t get enough. More than half — 58 per cent — said they feel they’re not getting enough time off, according to new research from Expedia that was released in June. Unlimited paid vacation seems like the antidote to the problem, with the promise being able […]

Earlier in my career, I tended to picture a salary conversation during the recruitment process as reminiscent of a standoff from an old Western movie. Two people are awkwardly positioned across from one another, locking eyes, with neither wanting to make the first move. After what feels like an eternity, one of them eventually flinches […]

In June, shareholders at Shopify approved the compensation plan for senior executives at the Canadian e-commerce giant in a “Say on Pay” vote. While nearly 78 per cent of shareholders gave the plan a thumbs up, that was a notable decrease from past years when the positive tally has been in the 94 per cent […]

“Gig economy” and “side hustle” aren’t just buzzwords anymore. Previously associated with lower-skilled labour, monetizing a hobby, or supplementing an income by providing food delivery on evenings and weekends, gig culture and part-time roles have now become an important part of the professional workforce and something we don’t talk about nearly enough. As a unique […]

Canada passed its first equal pay legislation in 1951, making it illegal to pay men and women different salaries for the same job, yet nearly 75 years later, pay equity remains a problem. Despite progress on wage disparity, work still needs to be done. Many organizations use occasions such as International Women’s Day to educate […]

Despite Canada’s robust retirement income system, women are facing an uphill battle in securing financial stability during their golden years. And the situation hasn’t improved much since 1976. A new ground-breaking research paper, Understanding the Gender Pension Gap in Canada, published by Ontario’s Pay Equity Office with Dr. Elizabeth Shilton, feminist economist and labour lawyer, […]

In Canada, there appears to be a growing movement toward greater pay transparency in the workplace. Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, and British Columbia have already moved forward with legislation that requires salary ranges to be included in job postings and restricts employers from asking applicants about salary histories. Ontario appears to be the […]