March 24, 2022

For the latest HR news follow us at @cadHRnews. In today's episode:Canadian job postings hit a new high: Canadian Job Postings Through March 18: Postings Hit a New High (hiringlab.org) The concept of a “workcation,” isn’t new to corporate Canada, but it has seen renewed interest from both employees and employers since the start of the pandemic:        Canadian employees taking more 'workcations' to improve work-life balance | Benefits Canada.com After two years of office spaces sitting empty, many companies are eager to call employees back for good: More Than Half of Workers in Canada Would Rather Quit Than Return to the Office Full Time, Robert Half Research Shows | Robert HalfLast year in B.C., WorkSafeBC received more than 3,400 enquiries related to bullying and harassment : Preventing bullying and harassment in the workplace a priority for WorkSafeBC in 2022 | WorkSafeBCBritish Columbia has introduced legislation designed to help keep workers safe from asbestos:  B.C. proposes new asbestos abatement requirements under Workers Compensation Act | WorkSafeBCThe Government of Nova Scotia will soon expand workplace injury insurance for fire fighters to cover more types of cancer and heart attacks. Heart Attacks, More Cancers Added to Firefighters’ Insurance Coverage - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada Ontario is investing $59.5 million over the next three years to further establish micro-credentials. Ontario Expands Financial Assistance to Include Micro-credentials | Ontario Newsroom; Microcredentials are surging in popularity, but how should they be shaped? (irpp.org) If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, send us a message at LinkedIn or X @CadHRNews