May 13, 2024

In this episode: the state of the labour market in Canada, trends of employer searches of resumes on Indeed, a cybersecurity attack on BC government, the benefit provider Canada Life facing financial penalties from the Federal Government and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. A summary of the labour market conditions from the Conference Board of Canada | April Showers Didn’t Dampen the Labour Market - The Conference Board of Canada  
2. Indeed has examined resume search trends throughout 2023 released a summary of trends for Canada | From Healthcare to Hospitality: Understanding Employer Needs Through Resume Searches - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada 
3. BC Government experienced "sophisticated cybersecurity incidents" involving government networks | B.C. government networks hit by 'sophisticated cybersecurity incidents': Eby (msn.com) 
4. Ontario is proposing more changes to the workplaces as part of their Working for Workers Act Five focused on supporting skilled trades, women in the workplaces, and front line employees | Working For Workers Five Act, 2024 | Ontario Newsroom 
5. Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) says it is ready to get back to the bargaining table after its members rejected the provincial government's latest contract offer | Sask. teachers overwhelmingly vote no to proposed deal | CTV News 
6. The federal government has begun imposing financial sanctions on Canada Life after months of outcry from public servants, retirees and their families who were left fighting for medical claims to be covered | Government hits Canada Life with financial sanctions | CBC News