In this episode: about federal hiring challenges, teacher recruitment incentives in northern Alberta, gift-giving pressures in the workplace, rising holiday retail theft in Saskatchewan and other topics.

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1. Canada’s federal public service is beginning a wave of workforce adjustments as Ottawa implements job-cut targets from the 2025 federal budget | What departments have begun notifying public servants of cuts? | Ottawa Citizen
2. Canada’s federal government is facing growing pressure to accelerate the hiring process | Federal government must accelerate hiring process, Public Service Commission of Canada says
3. The Government of Alberta has introduced the Northern Alberta Teacher Award to draw educators to rural and northern communities facing teacher shortages | Attracting more teachers to northern Alberta | alberta.ca
4. As the holiday shopping season gets underway, police and retailers in Saskatchewan are reporting a sharp rise in retail theft and related crime | Holiday retail theft rises as Sask. police launch December blitz | 980 CJME
5. As the holiday season unfolds the festive spirit at work often comes with pressure for employees to offer gifts adding to the financial toll | Behind the Holiday Glow: Employees Feel Gift-Giving Pressure, and Nearly Half Say It Hurts Their Wallet | EEP CA Corporate
6. Robert Half Canada survey reveals that one-third of employed Canadian professionals plan to search for a new job in the first half of the year | Survey: One third of Canadian professionals plan to search for a new job in 2026 - Dec 10, 2025

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In this episode: the lack of innovation progress in Canada, impact of AI on job seekers and employees, Canada’s efforts to improve youth employment, gratitude in the workplace and other topics.

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A new assessment of Canada’s science, technology and innovation landscape points to Canada steadily falling behind global peers in research and development | Canada falling behind in R&D, report warns - University Affairs

1. The Conference Board of Canada is examining the impact of AI on job seekers | Is AI helping or hurting job seekers?
2. KPMG reports that as Canadians are using generative artificial intelligence at work, many feel their employers are lagging behind when it comes to proper training and clear policies | Canadians call for clear AI policies as adoption grows - KPMG Canada
3. Ontario’s food and beverage manufacturing sector getting recruitment help with the launch of RecruitNOW!, a no-cost recruitment service designed for food processors | Food And Beverage Ontario Launches RecruitNOW! To Try And Help Food Manufacturers Secure Talent – FoodIndustryNetwork
4. The federal government invites young Canadians, as well as other citizens, to share their experiences, challenges, and ideas about youth employment | Government of Canada seeking input on improving youth employment - Canada.ca
5. A recent survey from Express Employment Professionals found that 45% of managers admit their organization lacks the resources to manage recognition effectively | Recognition in the Workplace is Critical, but Nearly Half of Canadian Companies Admit They’re Falling Short | EEP CA Corporate

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In this episode: Black Friday pressures for retailers, workforce reduction at Bell and Canada Post, youth mental health challenges, Alberta’s new free expression law for professionals and other topics.

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1. Canadian retailers are under mounting pressure this holiday season as shoppers tighten their budgets amid rising prices, tariffs, and economic uncertainty | Retailers feel Black Friday pressure as Canadians expected to tighten their spending | CBC News
2. Bell Canada has announced another major round of layoffs, cutting approximately 690 jobs nationwide. The majority are non‑unionized management roles | Bell slashes nearly 700 jobs in latest round of layoffs | CBC News
3. Canada Post is expecting to lose up to 30,000 employees by 2035 through retirement and voluntary departures | Canada Post expects to lose 30K employees to retirement, voluntary departures by 2035
4. Bill 13, the Regulated Professions Neutrality Act has been introduced by Alberta to protect the free expression of professionals in regulated occupations | Free expression for regulated professionals | alberta.ca
5. A new report from Mental Health Research Counsil and Greenshield , highlights how economic instability is fueling a youth mental health crisis in Canada | Generation Under Pressure: Canadian Youth Confronting Today's Challenges — Mental Health Research Canada
6. As 2026 approaches, Canadian workplaces are preparing for major shifts driven by technology, skills, and employee expectations | HR trends and priorities for 2026 | ADP

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