April 15, 2024 Canada HR News

In this episode: mental health supports for Ontario farmers, crab fishers in Newfoundland and Labrador refusing work because of low pay, robots coming to Walmart warehouses, the role of HR in AI use at work and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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Unifor has filed two applications to the B.C. Labour Relations Board (BCLRB) to represent Amazon warehouses in New Westminster and in Delta | Unifor files applications to represent workers at two Amazon fulfilment centres | Unifor Farmers in Ontario, are advocating for enhanced mental health services as they grapple with isolation, stigma, and occupational stressors | Ontario Farmers Demand Improved Mental Health Support Amidst Unique Challenges (yahoo.com) The crab fishing season started on April 6, yet all harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador stayed tied up demanding their fair share | Harvesters refusing to fish crab in Newfoundland and Labrador, saying price too low - Talent Canada Walmart Canada says robots are coming to two Ontario warehouses, but jobs are not at risk | Walmart Canada says robots are coming to two Ontario warehouses, but jobs not at risk (msn.com) Alberta's universities are expected to welcome more international students to campus | Alberta expected to welcome more international students, as other provinces see cuts | CBC News HR plays a critical role in helping organizations implement responsible artificial intelligence (AI) guiding principles and McLean has published a toolkit for it | Develop Responsible AI Guiding Principles | McLean & Company (mcleanco.com)