March 14, 2022

In this Canada HR News episode: 1.       The latest jobs numbers from Statistics Canada released Friday point to a heightened activity in Canada’s labour market. The Daily — Labour Force Survey, February 2022 (statcan.gc.ca); February Labour Force Survey - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada2.       WorkSafeNB has developed a guide and a template to help employers to prepare a communicable disease prevention plan. WorkSafeNB | New guide and template to help employers as COVID-19 restrictions ease3.       Nova Scotia government workers who refused COVID-19 vaccine can return to work on March 21. COVID-19: N.S. government workers who refused vaccine can return to work | CTV News 4.       Police and small retailers are preparing for an increase in “gas-and-dash” thefts as gasoline prices across Canada soar.  As gas prices soar, concerns rise about worker safety in 'gas-and-dash' thefts - OHS Canada Magazine 5.       The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program now includes a new immigration stream to target highly skilled tech talent. Saskatchewan Launches New Pathway Under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program6.       LinkedIn users now have a tool in their profile to explain gaps in their work history. How to Label Your Gaps on LinkedIn Using New Career Breaks Feature | LinkedIn 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