April 4, 2022

In this Canada HR News episode:1.     A group representing 150 of Canada’s fastest growing and most promising technology companies wants the federal government to pilot a new visa stream allowing high-skilled tech workers to enter the country without a job offer.  CCI’s Talent & Skills Strategy. Remote work has completely changed the… | by Council of Canadian Innovators | Mar, 2022 | Medium 2. Canada is offering temporary Settlement Program services to help Ukrainian newcomers settle in their new communities.  Canada expands settlement support for Ukrainians coming to Canada - Canada.ca3. #GetReal about how to  help is the key message of the upcoming Mental Health week that takes place  from May 2 to 8. CMHA Mental Health Week - Canadian Mental Health Association4.  The Globe and Mail published the gender diversity report on the largest companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange.  How corporate Canada fares when it comes to gender diversity - The Globe and Mail5. With restrictions being lifted, federal departments have different plans to return their employees to the office. How federal return-to-workplace plans differ by department | CBC News6. Direct managers can help employees observing Ramadan feel supported and team members are considerate. Ramadan: How can HR support fasting employees? | HRD Canada (hcamag.com) Stay with us to get the latest HR updates! Follow us on twitter at @cadHRnews.If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, send us a message at LinkedIn or X @CadHRNews