April 18, 2022

In this Canada HR News episode:Recruitment and neurodiversityCBC News reports that only 1 in 3 people with autism are employed. But many more of those on the spectrum want to work. | Canada needs workers — so why aren't more companies hiring the neurodivergent? | CBC News According to Reuters, Canada's biggest banks started fiscal 2022 on a hiring spree. |        Canadian banks go on hiring spree, defying tight labour market, inflation | ReutersCOVID-19 updatesOntario hospitals grapple with staffing pressures from the latest wave of COVID-19 cases. |  Ontario hospitals grapple with COVID-19 related absences | CityNews TorontoNova Scotia’s COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Program will be extended until May 7, 2022. | Paid Sick Leave Program Extended Until May 7 - Government of Nova Scotia, CanadaDiversityAlberta correctional officers are no longer required to be clean shaven. | Alberta correctional officers no longer required to be clean shaven | Globalnews.ca; Job posting requirements abolished | alberta.ca Remote work92 % of business executives in the U.S. think employees who are frequently on mute or don't turn on their camera during virtual meetings probably don't have a long-term future at their company.  |  Vyopta Survey Reveals 92% of Execs Don't See Long-Term Future for Off-Camera Employees - VyoptaStay with us to get the latest HR updates! Follow us on twitter at @cadHRnews or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/cadhrnews/. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, send us a message at LinkedIn or X @CadHRNews