September 26, 2022

In this episode: supporting residents of Atlantic Canada affected by Hurricane Fiona, updates related to compensation and wage increases, the results of the  four-day workweek pilot in the UK, the upcoming National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day that take place on September 30, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates. The Government of Canada has established a program with the Canadian Red Cross to support residents in Atlantic provinces impacted by the Hurrican Fiona and will match donations Canadians and corporations make for the next 30 days | Government of Canada and Canadian Red Cross establish donation-matching program to support Canadians impacted by Hurricane Fiona - Canada.ca An update from the conference Board of Canada on the Consumer Price Index and wage increases | Headline and Core Inflation Drop, but Remain Too High for Comfort (conferenceboard.ca)The P.E.I. government announced two increases to the minimum wage that will be implemented over the next year | Prince Edward Island will see 2 increases to minimum wage in 2023 | CBC News LifeWorks released its 40th annual Salary Projection Survey. The findings revealed much higher Canadian base salaries than initially projected | Canadian salaries exceeded 2022 projections and expected to grow 3.93 per cent in 2023, marking a second year of significant increases | LifeWorks Total drug costs grew to $2 billion in 2021, rising steadily from $1.4 billion in 2017, according to Green Shield Canada’s annual drug trends report | Total drug costs, claimants up in 2021: report | Benefits Canada.com Four-day workweek pilot garners impressive results. 78% of 70 companies participating in the 6-month 4-day work week pilot in the UK cite 'seamless' transition, improved productivity and cost savings | Four-day workweek pilot garners impressive results | HRD Canada (hcamag.com) Microsoft's latest Work Trend Index indicates a divide between employees and employers about hybrid work | Hybrid Work Is Just Work. Are We Doing It Wrong? (microsoft.com) September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Canada.ca; resources can be found here: Commemorative promotional resources (rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca) Follow us on twitter at Canada Human Resources News (@cadHRnews)  and LinkedIn at Canada HR News Podcast for more updates.If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, send us a message at LinkedIn or X @CadHRNews