Brandi Cowen

2 days ago | talentcanada.ca | Brandi Cowen

Applicants who are changing their career paths — no matter the level — will likely require extra training. The fact that you’re interviewing them means you believe they can learn the specifics quickly, but you must ensure they have transferable skills to adapt to the new role. Transferable skills to evaluateYou likely know the skills necessary to excel in the available role.

3 days ago | talentcanada.ca | Brandi Cowen

While Canadians are putting on a brave face, the import taxes imposed by the United States are concerning. They impact everything from consumer demand to supply chain efficiency, affecting revenue and hiring. If current trends are any indicator, tariff-related policy changes are far from over. Human resources (HR) professionals should adjust their talent strategies in preparation.

3 days ago | talentcanada.ca | Brandi Cowen

Many organizations treat mid-year reviews as a simple administrative exercise – a formality between more “serious” performance cycles. According to a recent Robert Walters survey, 45 per cent of business leaders believe mid-year reviews are just a formality. But in a workforce shaped by rapid change, evolving expectations, and the growing demand for meaningful work, that mindset could be costing companies far more than they realize. At best, the mid-year review becomes a well-meaning check-in.

4 days ago | talentcanada.ca | Brandi Cowen

The report and recommendations of British Columbia’s 2024 Labour Relations Code Review Panel are now posted publicly for review and feedback. The review panel’s report has been posted on the govTogetherBC website where people can share their views on how B.C.’s labour relations laws should be updated to meet the needs of today’s workplaces. Feedback will be accepted until Sept. 19. The Ministry of Labour will consider this feedback to determine next steps on the panel’s recommendations.

4 days ago | ohscanada.com | Brandi Cowen

Brunner Manufacturing & Sales Ltd. has been fined $220,000 after a worker fatality at its Tecna Forge manufacturing facility in Niagara Falls, Ont. The company, which manufactures commercial vehicle components, pleaded guilty to failing, as an employer, to acquaint workers with the hazards of deviating from instructions provided in a machine’s operating manual, contrary to section 25(2)(d) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. What happened?