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Classes cancelled at Capilano University as support workers strike

Classes cancelled at Capilano University as support workers strike

Classes at both North Vancouver and Sunshine Coast campuses have been impacted, after support staff set up pickets over the issue of remote work
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B.C. pharmacists set to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception starting this month

B.C. pharmacists set to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception starting this month

New services will make it easier and faster for patients to get medication and take the pressure off nurses and doctors, says health minister
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How this year's big federal strike advanced working from home

How this year's big federal strike advanced working from home

PSAC’s contract terms show remote work is here to stay, say experts
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EDI programs ineffective unless supported by actions from senior leadership, report finds

EDI programs ineffective unless supported by actions from senior leadership, report finds

Greater leadership involvement and KPIs are key to evolving corporate and organizational EDI practices
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Employee turnover causes ripple effect, leads to more departures, UBC research finds

Employee turnover causes ripple effect, leads to more departures, UBC research finds

Researchers find layoff announcements have a strong and immediate impact, increasing voluntary turnover among those who remain at a company
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AI: Artificial intelligence can learn but it’s not ready to teach, experts say

AI: Artificial intelligence can learn but it’s not ready to teach, experts say

Computer scientists, educators don’t see artificial intelligence fully replacing people
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AI: Keeping the ‘human’ in HR is key to the profession

AI: Keeping the ‘human’ in HR is key to the profession

Experts say artificial intelligence is unlikely to replace human-to-human interaction
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Amid job losses, post-secondary unions appeal to province to offset budget shortfalls

Amid job losses, post-secondary unions appeal to province to offset budget shortfalls

The unions say that 'significantly' increased government funding for the post-secondary sector is the only viable long-term solution.
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Employers grapple with layoff processes in hybrid-work era

Employers grapple with layoff processes in hybrid-work era

Large group layoffs that offer little privacy to employees can create legal issues
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Trudeau urged to make good on critical mineral commitments during New York City visit

Trudeau urged to make good on critical mineral commitments during New York City visit

Business leaders say it's time for a more streamlined permitting process to capitalize on Canadian mineral riches
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