January 16, 2023

In this episode: Blue Monday and how employers can support workers with mental health strategies, 15 top jobs trending in canada for 2023, rising benefit costs, monitoring employee use of social media, upcoming layoffs at McDonald’s 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.Today is Blue Monday. The third Monday in January is considered to be the saddest day of the year | Employers can use 'Blue Monday' to reset workplace mental-health strategies | Benefits Canada.com Randstad Canada has revealed the top 15 jobs trending in Canada in 2023 | Randstad Canada reveals the 15 top jobs trending in Canada for 2023 | Randstad Canada The costs of employer medical benefits across Canada are forecasted to rise 7.5 percent this year | The Global Medical Trend Rates Report 2023 (aon.com) York University has investigated and taken action against eight employees as a result of false insurance benefits claims | Action taken against eight York University employees over false insurance claims | CityNews Toronto Starting today, federal employees in the core public service who are working from home will be required to begin the transition back to in-person work | Federal employees begin return-to-office plan | CTV News The federal government is filing two complaints against the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) over claims the union is not negotiating “in good faith” for a new collective agreement | ‘In good faith’? Feds file complaints against public service union amid talk of strikes - National | Globalnews.ca Personal social media posts are not off limits when it comes to getting and keeping a job | Personal social media posts are not off limits when it comes to getting and keeping a job, according to a new survey released today from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. #CanadaEmployed (expresspros.com) McDonald's is planning to cut some of its corporate staff |  McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski says corporate staff layoffs are coming, no impact on restaurants - ABC7 ChicagoIf you would like to be a guest on the podcast, send us a message at LinkedIn or X @CadHRNews