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Navigating the Supply Chains Transparency Act: What HR Should Know About Forced-Labour Reporting in Canada
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Navigating the Supply Chains Transparency Act: What HR Should Know About Forced-Labour Reporting in Canada

Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Company Culture, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Standards

Navigating the Supply Chains Transparency Act: What HR Should Know About Forced-Labour Reporting in Canada

In early 2024 Canada introduced a major new regulatory requirement

By vickyp|2025-11-10T15:37:08-08:00November 10, 2025|Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Communications, Company Culture, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Labour Standards|0 Comments

Holiday Faith, Fairness, and Inclusion: Navigating Religious Discrimination in the Modern Canadian Workplace

As the holiday season approaches, Canadian HR leaders face a challenge that is both cultural and legal. Festive traditions and workplace celebrations can strengthen community; or they can unintentionally exclude employees of different faiths. This feature explores how religious discrimination surfaces during the holidays, how it is defined under Canadian law, and what HR professionals can do to ensure inclusion, compliance, and respect across every belief system.

By vickyp|2026-01-28T10:03:19-08:00November 10, 2025|Alberta, Articles, British Columbia, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Company Culture, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations, Federal, HR Program Management, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, PROVINCES, Québec, Saskatchewan, Statutory Holidays, Yukon|0 Comments

Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity at Work
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Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity at Work

Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, Company Culture, Discipline, Discrimination, Employee Relations, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Harassment, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Sexual Harassment

Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity at Work

Creating workplaces where everyone can thrive requires more than policies - it takes data-informed practices, confident managers, and rapid, consistent responses to discrimination. This brief equips HR directors and employers to recognize where discrimination shows up, understand who is most affected, and take concrete steps to prevent and address it.

By vickyp|2025-11-10T14:02:16-08:00November 10, 2025|Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Articles, Company Culture, Discipline, Discrimination, Employee Relations, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Harassment, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Sexual Harassment|0 Comments

Fairness in Job Descriptions and Postings: What You Should and Shouldn’t Say
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Fairness in Job Descriptions and Postings: What You Should and Shouldn’t Say

Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Company Culture, Discrimination, Employee Relations, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Hiring & Recruiting, HR Leadership, HR Program Management

Fairness in Job Descriptions and Postings: What You Should and Shouldn’t Say

Creating fair and inclusive job descriptions and postings is no longer just a best practice - it’s a legal and ethical responsibility. The way a job ad is written can either open the door to a diverse pool of qualified candidates or unintentionally shut it. Employers, HR directors, and hiring managers must take care to ensure that their postings reflect equity, respect, and compliance with human rights and employment standards.

By vickyp|2025-11-10T13:18:24-08:00November 10, 2025|Articles, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Company Culture, Discrimination, Employee Relations, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Hiring & Recruiting, HR Leadership, HR Program Management|0 Comments

Recordkeeping vs. Privacy Breach – Ask the Expert
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Recordkeeping vs. Privacy Breach – Ask the Expert

Alberta, Ask The Expert, British Columbia, Confidentiality & Proprietary Information, HR Leadership, HR Program Management, Information Security, Payroll, Privacy

Recordkeeping vs. Privacy Breach – Ask the Expert

In Alberta and British Columbia, employment standards and CRA retention requirements mandate what you can and cannot retain in terms of employee records.