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A new year brings new rules for trucking and logistics employers
Craig Faucette The beginning of the year has brought on a new set of changes that federally regulated employers will need to be aware of. These recent amendments to the Canada Labour Code include new standards for leaves of absence, occupational health and safety requirements and pay equity. As we roll into 2022 let’s take […]
Groupe Guilbault hires seven young workers thanks to Trucking HR Canada’s wage subsidy program
Groupe Guilbault hires seven young workers thanks to Trucking HR Canada’s wage subsidy program Camille Pitt is a senior human resources advisor for Groupe Guilbault, a large fleet headquartered in Quebec City. Guilbault being one of Trucking HR Canada’s (THRC) Top Fleet Employers, she takes a keen interest in the organization’s activities. That’s how she […]
The Student Solution
The Student Solution Every sector in Canada’s economy is looking to attract and grow its labour force, which means students and young workers have lots of career choices at a pivotal time in their lives. Amid this intense competition for talent, our industry is well-positioned to take advantage of public awareness around the importance of […]
Five HR Issues to Watch in 2022
The New Year is an opportunity to turn over a fresh calendar and forge ahead with new innovations, approaches, partnerships and more. This year we have the added hope that we can transition away from COVID-19 and get back to some semblance of a routine life. While the pandemic has been disruptive, it has revealed […]
Career ExpressWay Success Story -Light Speed
Getting paid work experience at Light Speed with the help of Trucking HR Canada?s Career ExpressWay program Trucking HR Canada Through Trucking HR Canada’s Career ExpressWay Student Work Placement Program, Light Speed Logistics hired their very first co-op student. Taking advantage of a $7,500 wage subsidy – Light Speed was able to bring on an […]
5 tips to help you benefit from student workers
5 tips to help you benefit from hiring student workers By Vincent Custode While the driver shortage is certainly causing headaches for employers, a growing concern is the challenge trucking and logistics employers across the country are experiencing in finding workers to help with all aspects of business operations. Our most recent labour market information […]
Investing in Youth: How Career ExpressWay can help you pay for young talent
Investing in Youth: How Career ExpressWay can help you pay for young talent By Angela Splinter With supply chains under so much duress, the need for workers in trucking and logistics has never been more urgent. Our industry is essential to Canada’s economic recovery, and there’s no doubt that we need to attract younger workers […]
2021 Employer Survey: Top Employer Challenge – Truck Driver Labour Shortages
By: Tanara Ferguson Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, trucking and logistics businesses have faced many challenges including: increased health and safety regulations, supply chain backlogs, fluctuating demand for their services, rising input prices, and changing workforce needs. As vaccines have become available and the economy recovers, what will the new normal look […]
The new pay equity agenda – 7 steps to compliance
By: Marisha Tardif On August 31st, 2021, the Pay Equity Act and its Regulations will enter into force, creating new requirements for federally regulated employers with 10 or more employees. The new legislation ?requires employers to be proactive in eliminating wage gaps between men and women in the workplace, ensuring equal pay for work of […]
Trucking HR’s wage subsidy program helped continuous improvement at Arrow Logistics
Trucking HR’s wage subsidy program helped continuous improvement at Arrow Logistics Labour shortages in the trucking and logistics sector have led several employers to use signing bonuses as a recruitment strategy. What if the tables turned? What if there were bonuses or incentives for employers who hire students or young workers? That’s exactly what Arrow […]