Human Resources

Retail Council of Canada participated in the 2024 Workforce Summit in Montréal last week, where Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault, Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon, and Minister for Small Busine...Learn More

Meet Toronto-based Michael Bungay Stanier, best known for The Coaching Habit, the best-selling coaching book of the century, today talking with me about his most recent book, How to Work with (Almost)...Learn More

Meet Dr. Rebecca Homkes, who talks about the thinking behind her latest book “Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times,” a must-read book that offers ...Learn More

The Manitoba government kicked off its Fall session with plans to introduce sweeping labour reforms. Key proposals include eliminating secret ballot votes during union drives and banning replacement w...Learn More

ENCORE EPISODE: Jim Fielding’s dynamic career has spanned senior leadership roles at top global brands, including Disney, DreamWorks, and Twentieth Century Fox, anchored in experience and an ear...Learn More

Attention employers in PEI: Starting October 1, 2024, workers will be eligible for paid sick leave. Under new rules, employees get 1 day after 12 months, 2 days after 24 months, and 3 days after 36 m...Learn More

Attention employers in Nova Scotia: Nova Scotia’s new legislation grants employees five additional unpaid sick days for general illness and up to 27 weeks for serious illness or injury. As parts of...Learn More

Attention retailers who employ foreign students: The federal government is cutting the number of foreign students allowed into Canada from 485,000 to 437,000 in 2025—a 10% drop. Additionally, work ...Learn More

Attention all retailers: The Canada Employment Insurance Commission has announced the 2025 Employment Insurance (EI) premium rate. The rate is set at $1.64 per $100 of insurable earnings for...Learn More

Attention employers and HR leaders: Nova Scotia’s new bill adds five unpaid sick days for general illness and up to 27 weeks for serious illness, aligning with federal EI benefits. RCC collaborated...Learn More