Human Resources & Education
Covering training, career development, higher education and all human resources issues in Vancouver, British Columbia and Canada as a whole
B.C. pharmacists set to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception starting this month
New services will make it easier and faster for patients to get medication and take the pressure off nurses and doctors, says health minister
How this year's big federal strike advanced working from home
PSAC’s contract terms show remote work is here to stay, say experts
EDI programs ineffective unless supported by actions from senior leadership, report finds
Greater leadership involvement and KPIs are key to evolving corporate and organizational EDI practices
Employee turnover causes ripple effect, leads to more departures, UBC research finds
Researchers find layoff announcements have a strong and immediate impact, increasing voluntary turnover among those who remain at a company
AI: Artificial intelligence can learn but it’s not ready to teach, experts say
Computer scientists, educators don’t see artificial intelligence fully replacing people
AI: Keeping the ‘human’ in HR is key to the profession
Experts say artificial intelligence is unlikely to replace human-to-human interaction
Amid job losses, post-secondary unions appeal to province to offset budget shortfalls
The unions say that 'significantly' increased government funding for the post-secondary sector is the only viable long-term solution.
Employers grapple with layoff processes in hybrid-work era
Large group layoffs that offer little privacy to employees can create legal issues
Trudeau urged to make good on critical mineral commitments during New York City visit
Business leaders say it's time for a more streamlined permitting process to capitalize on Canadian mineral riches
Low unemployment could boost trend of union organizing in retail, service: experts
Union drives at major retailers including Starbucks, Cineplex, Indigo, Sephora and PetSmart have picked up since 2020