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Elena Bobyreva, MBA, CPHR
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Canada HR News Podcast is your go-to source for staying informed about the latest developments and trends shaping the world of human resources. Designed for HR professionals, business leaders, and anyone passionate about workplace culture, this podcast dives into the most relevant topics in the field. Each episode explores key areas such as recruitment strategies, employee and labour relations, cutting-edge training techniques, diversity and inclusion initiatives, talent management innovations, and much more. We bring you expert insights, practical tips, and the latest updates on policies and legislation impacting workplaces across Canada. Whether you're looking to stay ahead in your career, lead with confidence, or create positive change in your organization, the Canada HR News Podcast keeps you informed and inspired. Tune in to discover the trends and tools that matter in today's fast-evolving HR landscape!  Connect with us at on X at Canada Human Resources News 🇨🇦 (@cadHRnews) / X and LinkedIn at Canada HR News Podcast | LinkedIn

  1. How Leaders Inspire and Influence

    2D AGO

    How Leaders Inspire and Influence

    In this episode we explore how strong communication shapes effective leadership.  Our guest Mansur Azizi is a dynamic leader in the sales industry known for driving results while building high-performing, motivated teams. Having worked with Mansur, I’ve seen firsthand his ability to connect with customers, colleagues, and partners alike. He is recognized for his strategic thinking, authentic communication style, and ability to inspire, develop talent, and build lasting relationships. In today’s conversation, we will discuss how communication becomes a leadership superpower: how leaders can influence, motivate, and build trust with employees in a way that truly lasts. Connect: Mansur Azizi: Mansur Azizi | LinkedInElena Bobyreva: Elena Bobyreva, MBA, CPHR | LinkedIn, Stellar Career Guide AgencyIf you would like to be a guest on the podcast, send us a message at LinkedIn or X @CadHRNews

    29 min
  2. Rising Cost of Drugs, Trucking Jobs, Happiness at Work

    6D AGO

    Rising Cost of Drugs, Trucking Jobs, Happiness at Work

    In this episode: jobs in the trucking sector, how managers find talent beyond traditional job boards, workplace happiness index report, rising cost of drugs in employee benefit plans and other topics. Follow us on: X @cadHRnews; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates. Canada’s trucking and logistics sector is sending mixed signals in March 2026 | Year-over-year employment is down: Mar 2026 LMI snapshot – Trucking HR Canada The TELUS Health 2026 Drug Trends Report reveals mounting financial pressure on Canada’s private drug plans | TELUS Health Report reveals how ultra-high-cost drugs, weight management and generics are reshaping Canada's private drug plans | TELUS Health The federal government has launched new consultations aimed at modernizing Canada’s federal labour relations framework | Government of Canada launches consultations to strengthen labour relations and better support workers - Canada.ca Employers are increasingly recruiting talent in everyday, off‑the‑clock settings | 52% Admit to Recruiting Candidates Outside of WorkThe ADP Canada Happiness@Work Index shows a modest but positive lift in employee sentiment this spring | ADP Canada Happiness@Work Index: Workers in Canada Feel a Seasonal Lift This Spring If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, send us a message at LinkedIn or X @CadHRNews

    9 min
  3. Mental Health Week Activities, Small Business Drought, Alberta Fast-tracking Teachers

    APR 27

    Mental Health Week Activities, Small Business Drought, Alberta Fast-tracking Teachers

    In this episode: small business drought in Canada, expansion of Microsoft in Ontario, workplace activities during the Mental Health week, provincial employment updates  and other topics. Follow us on: X @cadHRnews; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates. Canada is experiencing what experts call an “entrepreneurial drought,” with more businesses closing than opening for six consecutive quarters | More businesses have been closing than opening in Ontario and Canada: We’re in an entrepreneurial drought Ontario is welcoming a major investment from Microsoft as part of its broader $19 billion commitment to Canada, expanding cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure across the province | Ontario Welcomes Microsoft’s AI Infrastructure Expansion | Ontario NewsroomSaskatchewan Polytechnic is laying off 30 more employees | Sask. Polytechnic announces more layoffs, bringing total staff cuts to 154 since July Alberta is introducing new expedited teaching certificates to address a growing teacher shortage |  Strengthening Alberta’s teacher workforce | Renforcer le corps enseignant de l’Alberta | alberta.ca Mental Health Week 2026 takes place from May 4 to 10, and this year’s theme is Come Together, Canada | Mental Health Week A new report from O.C. Tanner highlights that only 27% of Canadian companies have recognition champions | Only 27% of Canadian companies have a recognition champion: report | Benefits Canada.com If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, send us a message at LinkedIn or X @CadHRNews

    9 min
  4. Layoffs at Skip the Dishes and University Canada West, Air Canada to Pay Pilots Denied COVID-19 Vaccine Exemption

    APR 20

    Layoffs at Skip the Dishes and University Canada West, Air Canada to Pay Pilots Denied COVID-19 Vaccine Exemption

    In this episode: layoffs at Skip the Dishes and University Canada West, Air Canada’s compensation to pilots who were denied religious exemptions from the company’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, top skills required for early career workers and other topics. Follow us on: X @cadHRnews; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates. University Canada West in Vancouver has laid off a significant portion of its workforce as part of a major restructuring. Reports indicate that around 240 staff and faculty—roughly 30% of employees—were affected | University Canada West lays off 240 staff and faculty, citing crippling international student enrolment caps - Yahoo News CanadaSkipTheDishes, a Canadian food and delivery company based in Winnipeg, is laying off staff, as is closing its “Express Lane” grocery fulfilment centres | Skip the Dishes lays off staff, closes grocery delivery service centres in Canada - Yahoo News CanadaAir Canada to compensate seven pilots who were denied religious exemptions from the company’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, ruling the decision violated the Canadian Human Rights Act | Air Canada pilots denied religious COVID-19 vaccine exemption Ontario has reached a major milestone in its effort to harmonize workplace safety training across Canada | Ontario achieves safety training harmonization goals | Canadian Occupational SafetyA recent Robert Half survey shows top skills for early career professionals | Robert Half survey reveals what early career workers need to succeed--beyond just AI skills - Apr 16, 2026  If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, send us a message at LinkedIn or X @CadHRNews

    9 min
  5. Canada’s Labour Market, Agreement with Optometrists in SK, Global Disengagement Crisis

    APR 13

    Canada’s Labour Market, Agreement with Optometrists in SK, Global Disengagement Crisis

    In this episode: Canada’s latest labour market data, government responses to tariff‑impacted workers in Quebec, declining global employee engagement, and other topics. Follow us on: X @cadHRnews; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates. Canada added 14,000 jobs in March, marking a modest rebound after job losses in January and February, according to Statistics Canada | Jobs in Canada: StatCan unemployment rate holds steadyThe federal government and the Government of Quebec have announced a $122.5‑million, three‑year agreement to support workers and businesses affected by global tariffs | Governments of Canada and Quebec reach $122.5-million agreement to support tariff-impacted workers The Government of Saskatchewan has reached a six‑year agreement with the Saskatchewan Association of Optometrists, securing continued funding and expanded access to publicly funded eye‑care services across the province | Province Reaches Agreement with Saskatchewan Optometrists | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan Restaurants Canada is urging provincial governments to urgently opt in to a temporary increase in the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program cap for rural regions | Restaurants Canada calls on provinces to urgently opt-in to temporary TFW cap increase for rural regions - Restaurants Canada A new survey from Express Employment Professionals finds that employee referrals significantly improve hiring outcomes, yet most Canadians are not using them | Employee Referrals Boost Hiring Odds, But Most Canadians Aren’t Using Them | EEP CA Corporate Global employee engagement fell to 20% in 2025, the lowest level since 2020, according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report | State of the Global Workplace 2026 | Employee Engagement Data & Trends - Gallup If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, send us a message at LinkedIn or X @CadHRNews

    10 min
  6. The Cost of Commuting, Hockey Salaries, Immigration Updates

    APR 6

    The Cost of Commuting, Hockey Salaries, Immigration Updates

    In this episode: requests for remote work in BC because of the rising gas prices, expanded sick leave protections in New Brunswick, immigration support for Ukrainians, salaries of professional women hockey players and other topics. Follow us on: X @cadHRnews; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates. The B.C. General Employees’ Union is urging the provincial government to allow full-time remote work wherever possible because of rising gas prices | B.C. gas prices trigger call for full-time remote workManitoba has announced that the provincial minimum wage will increase by 40 cents to $16.40, effective October 1 | Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Provincial Minimum Wage to Increase to $16.40 on Oct. 1 New Brunswick has introduced new legislation to strengthen job protection for workers dealing with serious illness or injury | Government of New Brunswick - gnb.ca The federal government announced that eligible Ukrainians can now apply for new or extended open work permits, study permits, and temporary resident status until March 31, 2027 | Canada extends certain work permit measures for Ukrainians - Canada.caAlberta has introduced new legislation aimed at tightening control over its immigration system and protecting temporary foreign workers | Strengthening immigration oversight | Alberta.caA recent leak published by The Hockey News reveals salaries of professional women hockey players | PWHL Salaries: Full Team Salaries From 2024-25 SeasonIf you would like to be a guest on the podcast, send us a message at LinkedIn or X @CadHRNews

    9 min
  7. Campus Layoffs, Diplomat Cuts, AI Talks Pay, EDI Debated at U of A

    MAR 30

    Campus Layoffs, Diplomat Cuts, AI Talks Pay, EDI Debated at U of A

    In this episode: mass layoffs at Canadian colleges, removal of EDI criteria during hiring at the University of Alberta, cuts among the Canadian diplomatic workforce, how workers are using AI to access pay data, and other topics. Follow us on: X @cadHRnews; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates. Canada’s college system is facing a deepening crisis, with mass layoffs, program cuts, and steep enrolment declines nationwide | Canadian colleges are in crisis — mass layoffs are gutting campuses near you, and students could pay the priceGlobal Affairs Canada is cutting 1,240 positions, including many skilled diplomats | Global Affairs laying off its most skilled diplomats, union says The University of Alberta’s board has approved a new hiring policy that removes explicit references to equity, diversity, and inclusion, or EDI | U of A board approves controversial new hiring policy, which removes EDI | CBC News  US workers send 3 million messages per day to OpenAI Chat GPT asking about compensation | Equipping workers with insights about compensation | OpenAI Canada and Saskatchewan have announced a joint initiative to support workers affected by global tariffs, investing $15.6 million over three years | Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan partner to protect tariff-impacted workers and strengthen the workforce - Canada.ca Canada’s federal minimum wage is set to rise on April 1, 2026 for workers in federally regulated sectors | Government of Canada raises the federal minimum wage - Canada.caIf you would like to be a guest on the podcast, send us a message at LinkedIn or X @CadHRNews

    10 min
  8. Support for Tariff-Related Job Losses; Nurse Cuts in Ontario, Networking Skill Gaps, AI-Driven Job Gains

    MAR 23

    Support for Tariff-Related Job Losses; Nurse Cuts in Ontario, Networking Skill Gaps, AI-Driven Job Gains

    In this episode: extension of measures supporting workers impacted by tariffs, cuts of nurse positions in Ontario, job gains resulted from Artificial Intelligence, lack of networking skills and other topics. Follow us on: X @cadHRnews; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast to get the latest HR updates. The federal government has announced an extension of temporary Employment Insurance (EI) measures to continue supporting workers whose jobs have been affected by tariffs | Government of Canada extending Employment Insurance temporary measures to ensure critical income support continues for workers impacted by tariffs - Canada.ca  The Ontario government is investing $7.3 million in Windsor to help protect workers and businesses affected by U.S. tariff | Ontario Investing $7.3 Million in Windsor to Protect Tariff-Impacted Workers | Ontario Newsroom Ontario’s health‑care system is facing deep staffing losses, with more than 700 front‑line nursing and health‑care positions eliminated since January 2025 | Employers are Cutting Nurse Positions Across Ontario Health-Care System • Ontario Nurses' Association British Columbia has recruited more than 400 U.S. health‑care workers over the past year as part of a targeted effort to address critical staffing shortages | B.C. hires more than 400 U.S. health-care workers in 1-year recruitment blitz | CBC News New research from Snowflake  finds that AI adoption is driving net job growth rather than job losses across organizations | Snowflake Research Reveals AI-Driven Job Creation Outpaces Job Loss, with 77% Reporting Workforce Gains  Express Professionals report that networking is becoming more critical in an uncertain job market, yet many job seekers feel unprepared to do it effectively | Networking Becoming More Important in Uncertain Job Market, But Job Seekers Struggle in a Digital World | EEP CA Corporate If you would like to be a guest on the podcast, send us a message at LinkedIn or X @CadHRNews

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Canada HR News Podcast is your go-to source for staying informed about the latest developments and trends shaping the world of human resources. Designed for HR professionals, business leaders, and anyone passionate about workplace culture, this podcast dives into the most relevant topics in the field. Each episode explores key areas such as recruitment strategies, employee and labour relations, cutting-edge training techniques, diversity and inclusion initiatives, talent management innovations, and much more. We bring you expert insights, practical tips, and the latest updates on policies and legislation impacting workplaces across Canada. Whether you're looking to stay ahead in your career, lead with confidence, or create positive change in your organization, the Canada HR News Podcast keeps you informed and inspired. Tune in to discover the trends and tools that matter in today's fast-evolving HR landscape!  Connect with us at on X at Canada Human Resources News 🇨🇦 (@cadHRnews) / X and LinkedIn at Canada HR News Podcast | LinkedIn

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  • Creator
    Elena Bobyreva, MBA, CPHR
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    144
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Canada HR News
  • Show Website
    Canada HR News

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