October 23, 2023

In this episode: increased interest in Canadian jobs from foreign applicants, Alberta Pension Plan public consultations are in full swing, job cuts in financial services industry, lost productivity due to menopause and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates. Follow us on: Youtube @ Canada HR News - YouTube;  X @cadHRnews; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast.Indeed reports that Foreign Job Seeker Interest Surges Amid Soaring Canadian Population Growth | Foreign Job Seeker Interest Surges Amid Soaring Canadian Population Growth - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada Canada launches a pilot program to streamline work permit processing for Canadian employers recruiting in the Philippines | Pilot program launches to streamline work permit processing for Canadian employers recruiting in the Philippines - Canada.ca The board of the Canada Pension Plan is concerned with Alberta's public consultations | Alberta's pension exit consultations are biased, says Canada Pension Plan board | CBC News Ontario Nurses’ Association reports that St. Mary's General Hospital in Kitchener is cutting the number of registered nurses (RNs) | Kitchener Hospital Cuts Registered Nurses to Save Money in Wake of Hospital Nurse Wage Boosts – Ontario Nurses' Association (ona.org) Desjardins is laying off almost 400 people | Desjardins laying off 400 workers | CBC News Menopause is costing Canadian economy $3.5 billion per year, according to Menopause Foundation of Canada | Menopause and Work in Canada Report (menopausefoundationcanada.ca); Menopause_Inclusive_Playbook_EN.pdf (menopausefoundationcanada.ca)If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, send us a message at LinkedIn or X @CadHRNews