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Top Trends in Training and Development

Training and development programs are essential to the success of businesses all over the world. They provide opportunities for staff to improve their skills but also for employers to improve employee engagement and productivity. Having a good training and development program can also help reduce employee turnover and increase employee retention. Those things are not new and it's why every organization invests heavily in this area. They are trying to find a competitive edge in a very complicated job market. It's also why some companies are trying some new things in training and development. Here are some of the trends we are following.

National Indigenous People's Day: A National Celebration
On June 21 Canadians take the opportunity to learn more about Indigenous people and their contributions towards our country,s development and progress.

Employers Winning Gen Z's Trust in 2025
In a year marked by generative AI growth, hybrid work fatigue, and early-career job churn, what's shaping Canada's next wave of professionals?

Workforce Searching for Support and Sense of Purpose
A new report has uncovered insights around the overall well-being for Canadian workers.

	Canadian Union Wage Growth Outpaces Inflation
	LMIC Appoints ED to Advance Pan-Canadian Labour Market Collaboration
	Staffing for Canada Week Recognizes the $22 Billion Staffing Profession
	ASC Publishes Revised Standard on Accessible Employment

	BC: People Facing Barriers to Employment will Gain Experience for In-Demand Jobs
	BC: Minister s Statement on April Labour Force Survey Results
	AB: Internships Powering Economic Growth
	AB: Getting Albertans Back to Work
	SK: Employment Standards Amendments Pass
	SK: Province Leads the Nation With Lowest Unemployment Rate in Canada
	MB: Investing $2 Million in Employment and Training Programs
	MB: Province Provides Support to Businesses Affected by Economic Uncertainty
	ON: Provinces Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Tear Down Interprovincial Trade Barriers
	ON: Province Investing $1 Billion in Skills Development Fund to Protect Workers
	NS: New Employment Support Programs for Youth
	NF: Province Signs MOU with NB to Improve Trade and Labour Mobility

This Month
viewpoints
DEI is Good for Business
The research on impact of these types of programs on workers and the workplace is overwhelmingly positive.

features
Top Trends in Training and Development
Companies are trying new training and development strategies to find a competitive edge in a very complicated job market.
National Indigenous People s Day: A National Celebration
Each year on June 21 Canadians from coast to coast to coast celebrate National Indigenous People s Day.

law
Termination Clause Ruled Unenforceable for Senior Hospitality Executive
The company added a termination clause to his employment contract after agreeing to terms by email.
Arbitrator Finds an Incident Was Conflict, Not Psychological Harassment
An incident where a manager struck his desk when an employee asked for time off was found to be interpersonal conflict.
Court Allows Disclosure of $9.5-million Human Rights Settlement
The class action lawsuit, involving 155 female employees, is the first such sexual misconduct suit involving a municipality.

strategies
CMHA National Launches Flexible Mental Health Training for Managers
This e-learning series makes it easier for employers to implement mental health training, track and report on progress, and ensure consistency across leadership teams.
Employers Winning Gen Z s Trust in 2025
The awards offer critical insights into what s shaping Canada s next wave of professionals.

Shop Talk
Workforce Searching for Support and Sense of Purpose in 2025
Lack of sense of purpose is top factor fuelling the decline in the mental health of Canadian workers.
Four Megatrends Driving Global Uncertainty For Business and Society
These megatrends are creating unprecedented challenges for business leaders.

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