November 18, 2024

In this episode: the strikes of port workers and Canada Post employees, reduced demand for seasonal workers in retail, a new free mental health awareness course for organizations and other topics.Follow us on: X @cadHRnews; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates.Updates on Port of Vancouver and Port of Montreal labour dispute | 1.       2024 Negotiation updates - Maritime Employers AssociationCanada Post and the CUPW, the union representing striking postal workers will head back to the bargaining table on November 18 | Canada Post, union gear up for renewed bargaining with special mediator Holiday hiring in Canada is looking weak this year | Weak Demand in Retail Sector Spilling Over to Holiday Hiring Appetite - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched a free psychological health and safety course | CCOHS: Psychological Health and Safety Awareness Most Canadian job seekers want companies to take a stand on social and political issues | Canadians Split on Whether Companies Should Take Public Stances on Social or Political Issues | EEP CA Corporate A new Bell study highlights a significant gap in AI governance among Canadian businesses | Most Canadian Businesses Need an Action Biased Strategy to Maximize AI Benefits and Manage Risks: New Bell Study | BCE Inc. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, send us a message at LinkedIn or X @CadHRNews