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AI-driven deal volume is putting pressure on finance teams
M&A is reportedly nearing record levels as AI interest pulls dealmaking into sectors beyond technology, and finance teams will carry the workload.
Napa's warehouse automation shows where ops hiring is heading
Napa Auto Parts is adding warehouse automation to pack more stock into less space and improve order accuracy. Here is what it means for operations hiring.
AI is adding to workloads, not taking them away, a global survey finds
A global survey says AI is widening the scope of work and making it more collaborative. Here is what that means for how you staff and scope roles.
Steel layoffs at Stelco may reverse if tariff policy shifts
Cleveland-Cliffs' CEO ties the return of hundreds of laid-off Stelco workers to a stronger galvanized steel market. Here is what plants should plan for.
Ontario's non-compete ban does not make rival hiring risk-free
A lawsuit involving OpenAI has put competitor hiring in the spotlight, and an employment lawyer says Ontario's non-compete ban leaves some risk in place.
Energy costs are up, but wider inflation is holding near 2 per cent
September inflation hit 3.1 per cent on gasoline, while core measures stayed near 2 per cent. What that means for plant and operations hiring and budgets.
A cheaper AI model with a high error rate needs people who can test it
MiniMax's new M3.1 Flash is cheaper than rivals and scores well on a business benchmark, but its hallucination rate is high. Someone has to check the work.
Automated distribution centres change who you need to hire
Cutter & Buck's second automated distribution centre shows how storage automation shifts warehouse hiring toward technical and process-minded roles.
Audit quality control rules may ease, and finance teams should plan
The Big Four are urging the SEC to soften PCAOB quality control standards, and the regulator may be receptive. Finance hiring leaders should watch the outcome.
Payroll errors carry a price tag most employers never total up
An EY analysis puts payroll errors at $289,722 per 1,000 employees a year. Here is what that means for hiring managers, controllers and owners.
AI disruption could hit demand and equity prices, finance teams warned
Warsh expects a rough road as AI spreads, and the IMF's chief warns that weak earnings from AI developers could pull markets down. Finance leaders should...
HR says performance reviews work, but few can show the proof
A study finds most HR leaders believe performance management works, yet few can back that up with evidence. Here is what it means for your hiring and review...
A bad boss hire costs more than the vacancy it fills
A viral LinkedIn post about a bad boss is a reminder that how you pick managers matters as much as who you pick. Here is what to check in your own process.
When HR owns communications, change lands better with staff
Chobani Australia has put communications under people and culture, with change messaging and AI guardrails now central to HR. Here is what hiring teams can...
Couche-Tard deal adds fuel sites and a multi-site integration job
Couche-Tard is buying Irving Oil retail and cardlock sites in Quebec and Ontario. Integration work like this puts pressure on operations hiring.
Alberta's new autonomous aviation park will build a local talent pipeline
SAIT plans a Calgary park for training, testing and certifying autonomous aircraft, backed by a reported $30-million gift. Here is what employers can do...
Unwritten interview rules are not hiring criteria
A viral row over iced coffee at interviews shows how personal preferences quietly become hiring standards. Here is how to keep your criteria tied to the job.
Workers who trust AI at work are more engaged and stay longer
ADP Research data shows Canadian AI use is uneven and job security fears are high. How leaders explain AI's role may matter as much as the tools they buy.
AI is thinning out entry-level work, and employers feel it
A Toronto Metropolitan University report finds AI is changing how early-career cybersecurity staff learn, and employers want judgment and communication.
Training that shows up inside the task changes how you hire
An opinion piece argues workplace learning should live inside the tools people use. For hiring managers, that shifts what to screen for and how to onboard.
CAE settlement puts fixed-price contract risk on the hiring agenda
A $38.25 million shareholder settlement tied to fixed-price defence contracts is a reminder to staff estimating, program and cost control roles with care.
Alberta and Arctic flight trials will test field operations talent
A Canada-Japan agreement on stratospheric flights points to three years of field campaigns, and the operations people needed to run them.
LinkedIn's next recruiting agent moves into screening and scheduling
LinkedIn's Hiring Assistant 2 arrives in November at no added cost, adding candidate screening, scheduling and identity checks to its AI recruiting agent.
AI skills are now a baseline hiring requirement in Canada
A new survey finds 80 per cent of Canadian hiring managers expect applicants to have basic AI skills, and candidates are underestimating the bar.
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- Some hiring managers may be waiting until after the election to recruitDecision-makers identified changes in government policies as one of the biggest hiring challenges for 2026.Oct 21, 2026
- Nearly half of employers say AI will make college degrees more importantEmployers expressed more confidence in the higher education sector than the general public, according to a new Gallup and the Lumina Foundation poll.Oct 20, 2026
- Large employers are hiring part-time workers over seasonal ones, Indeed data showsThe shift indicates potential optimism about future staffing needs, an economist at the Indeed Hiring Lab said.Oct 20, 2026
- DOL rescinds potentially ‘misread’ tip rule opinion letters in FLSA enforcement shiftThe agency also confirmed plans to revisit tip credit regulations for “dual job” workers, signaling the latest entry in an ongoing tug-of-war between administrations.Oct 20, 2026
- HR pros’ fall reading list 2026These recommendations include books from our own fall reading lists as well as ones from HR Dive’s readers.Oct 20, 2026
- Flock had ‘boys club’ culture, former worker alleges in gender bias lawsuitDespite an assurance from HR that an investigation was forthcoming, the worker’s mistreatment allegedly continued, and she was eventually fired.Oct 20, 2026
- Employees say they have to leave their companies to advance their careersOrganizations are “searching the external market for individuals with skills and experience that they may already have,” one SHL executive said.Oct 20, 2026
- 3 questions to consider at the intersection of PTO and the ADAWhen an employee needs leave as a disability accommodation, accrued PTO can complicate the picture.Oct 19, 2026
- Catholic nonprofit must face lawsuit challenging benefits termination for same-sex spouseNo statute the employer invoked fully immunizes all employment decisions by religious employers involving employees in nonministerial roles, a split panel held.Oct 19, 2026
- 3 tips to manage soaring health costsMarsh McLennan Senior VP Marybeth Gray shared ideas to keep employees healthy and costs down.Oct 19, 2026
- Leading ‘light’ may be the key to engaging Gen Z - and everyone else“Gen Z is not more disengaged than the rest of us,” leadership development expert Dan Rust told HR Dive. “I think they’re just worse at hiding it.”Oct 19, 2026
- Coach claims retaliation after opposing trans athlete’s inclusion on teamAs part of an ongoing public legal saga, the Trump administration previously concluded that San José State University violated Title IX.Oct 19, 2026
- The future of HR services: How AI is making human expertise more valuableThe future of HR services is evolving. CoAd explores where AI and human expertise fit in.Oct 19, 2026
- Judge declines to block Trump’s March anti-DEI order for federal contractorsThe ruling rejected plaintiffs’ constitutional arguments but said that the directive only pertains to conduct that is “already prohibited by federal law.”Oct 16, 2026
- ‘Why haven’t you retired?’: Railroader gets $1.6M in age bias winNorfolk Southern declared the employee in his mid-60s unfit for duty despite multiple medical clearances and successful completion of two physical evaluations, he alleged.Oct 16, 2026
- Restaurant chain to pay $3M to settle EEOC allegations of rampant sexual harassmentThe agency learned of at least 100 women negatively affected by the work environment at California-based Il Fornaio’s multiple locations, an EEOC attorney said.Oct 16, 2026
- CEOs eye C-suite shake-ups as pressures mount, report findsWhen CEOs were asked which senior leaders they planned to replace, CHROs accounted for 12% of responses.Oct 16, 2026
- Recruiters find people faster with AI - but confidence in candidates hasn’t followedMore than 2 in 3 recruiters told TestGorilla they spend an hour or more manually checking a candidate’s credentials.Oct 16, 2026
- AI is the root of recruiters’ biggest stressors, survey saysCurrent technology isn’t keeping up with the needs of HR professionals, according to Employ.Oct 16, 2026
- Employee benefits seem to satisfy workers, but gaps persistWhile workers have reported higher well-being since 2019, WTW found financial concerns are straining workers’ access to medical care.Oct 15, 2026
- This week in 5 numbers: Workers would spend up to $2,500 on their own trainingHere’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many jobs robots physically can complete on a cost-competitive basis.Oct 15, 2026
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