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Though the pandemic may be behind us, significant challenges remain for the health care industry. From labour shortages to stressed-out employees, find out how a strong retirement plan can be a game-changer in motivating (and retaining) productive workers.

September sees an overall decrease in satisfaction for workers across Canada, with Québec losing its four-month streak in the top spot

In the shadow of the Big Stay — employers are still competing to attract top talent to fill millions of open roles.

Promoting from within rewards employee excellence and develops your management talent pipeline. But a recent ADP Research Institution report suggests that newly promoted employees have a higher-than-expected exit rate. Strategically managing employee growth pathways may help mitigate this risk.

From "The Great Resignation" and "Quiet quitting" to returning to work and "The Big Stay," there are many terms that have helped describe the evolving workplace and the impact of the pandemic over the past few years on talent's shifting priorities and employers' efforts to manage their workforce.

Questions about reproduction and family planning are surprisingly common in the workplace. While it's illegal for employers to ask about childbearing or family planning during the recruiting process, what about the other scenarios within a candidate's journey where these questions pop up? Potlucks, breakrooms, conference rooms? Handling conflicts in the workplace stemming from unwanted family planning questions can be awkward and uncomfortable for HR leaders, business owners and employees.

Organizations that measure employee engagement can map out effective strategies to address issues and maximize productivity. Understanding what employees want, increasing recognition programs and deepening leadership engagement are just a few best practices to cultivate a motivated and committed workforce.

Employee wellness is an important aspect of a healthy and productive workplace. With the blurring of work-life lines and the increasing pace of business, burnout has become a growing problem among employees.

Many workers consider environmental sustainability practices when deciding whether to stay, or accept a job with, a company.

Canadian workers say compensation, benefits and options for career advancement are less satisfying in June compared to last month, resulting in a decrease of the National Work Happiness Score.