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A Respectful Workplace: Making it Real in Five Steps
A Respectful Workplace: Making it Real in Five Steps “The key to building a great culture is to recognize that ordinary people want to do extraordinary things. Your job as a leader is to create an environment that supports this to happen.” Sean Durfy, Former President and CEO, WestJet Building a respectful workplace is one […]
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New resources and tools to support driver training
We’ve been sharing news recently about the updated National Occupation Standard (NOS) for commercial transport truck operators which was released in the spring. This important work also includes a suite of tools developed to support employers and others with their occupational level training (OLT), commonly referred to as finishing training or onboarding. The content in […]
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Raising the bar in recruitment and retention of truck drivers means raising the bar in their training
Skills and training remain one of THRC’s 5 key strategic goals, supporting our work in ensuring that Canada’s road transportation network has the skilled workforce needed for today and into the future. This work supports industry in developing highly skilled, productive, and safe drivers. The work started in 2015 with the development and release of […]
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Attracting and Retaining the Right People: The Missing Link
Attracting and Retaining the Right People: The Missing Link Angela Splinter, CEO I think it goes without saying that attracting and retaining the right people has measurable impacts on our business. When we get it right, we often know early on and can see the benefits for our whole operation. When we get it wrong, […]
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Opportunity for employers: Free HR guidance, test-drive new THRC tools while you build your inclusive workplace
Opportunity for employers: Free HR guidance, test-drive new THRC tools while you build your inclusive workplace Trucking HR Canada is seeking employers looking to build and enhance welcoming workplaces. Interested employers have an opportunity to work one-on-one with HR professionals and try new THRC-developed, templates, tools and resources. The sector’s labour challenges will continue to […]
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Psychological Safety: The One Thing That Changes Everything
Angela Splinter, CEO If people don’t feel safe to be who they are at work – to make mistakes or ask for help – they are less likely to invest, participate fully, or be their best on the job. To quote Maya Angelou “People won’t remember what you said or did, they will remember how […]
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What’s in store for 2024
Angela Splinter, CEO The last three years have proven the need for a skilled, engaged, and productive trucking and logistics workforce, and 2024 will be no different. From drivers to warehouse workers, office workers, and more, the close to 800,000 people our sector employs are essential to Canada’s supply chains. However, hiring new workers and […]
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Employers Due to Review Workplace Harassment and Violence Regulation in 2024
Employers are reminded that several of the requirements introduced by the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention (WHVP) Regulations are coming up for review and renewal starting in 2024. The review process is mandatory for all employers who are subject to the regulations, and it’s a great opportunity to assess how well your current system is […]
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6 Great Reasons to Become a Top Fleet Employer
6 Great Reasons to Become a Top Fleet Employer You’re running a successful operation, but is it a Top Fleet? Find out by applying to become a Top Fleet Employer! The Top Fleet Employer application process helps you examine your organization’s HR practices and policies; only high achievers in Canadian trucking and logistics with sound […]
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Top Three Top Fleet Employer Tips for Success
The Top Fleet Employers Best Practices Report has great examples of employee experience tools that are working. Top Fleets are leading the way in many areas, including employee engagement and new approaches in skills and training. Here are three tips: Build a Skill-Based Organization – A skill-based organization is one where current employees are encouraged […]