February 20, 2023

In this episode: HR programs that family-friendly employers offer to their workers, how Canadians feel about their financial stability, exploitation of Canadian foreign workers revealed by a new study, concerns of tip-fatigue and tip-flation reported by Canadians and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.Follow us on twitter at Canada Human Resources News (@cadHRnews) and LinkedIn at Canada HR News Podcast for more updates.It’s family day today in some of the provinces. See the 'Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers' for 2023 from Mediacorp | Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers (2023) (canadastop100.com)  New survey results released today by Co-operators find that only a third of Canadians are feeling positive about their financial situation | New survey shows that Canadians are unprepared for today's financial challenges - Feb 15, 2023 (cooperators.ca) A new study reveals exploitation of migrant workers in Canada during the pandemic period | IT HAPPENS HERE Labour Exploitation Among Migrant Workers During the Pandemic (fcjrefugeecentre.org) Alberta’s government is investing $900K to fund 134 new trade seats at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) | Expanding skilled trades seats at SAIT | Augmentation du nombre de places des métiers spécialisés au SAIT | alberta.ca The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is set to become a statutory holiday in British Columbia | B.C. will formally recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | BC Gov News New data from Angus Reid Institute finds so-called “tip-flation” and "tip-creep" are pain points among Canadians | Tipping Point: Canadians tired of ‘tip-flation’; most would scrap gratuity-based system for higher service wages - Angus Reid Institute Pink Shirt day takes place in Canada on February 22 | www.pinkshirtday.ca If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, send us a message at LinkedIn or X @CadHRNews