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Guess Who’s Back? Boomerang Employees

People leave jobs for all kinds of reasons. The primary ones are for better pay or benefits or to seek new opportunities for their career. At one time this may have been considered an act of disloyalty by the jilted employer. But all that seems to have changed. Today, employers are far more likely to be welcoming of former employees who want to return to their corporate fold. Should your company or organization hire a boomerang employee? Let’s look at the pros and cons.

Exit Interviews: Learning as They Leave
An exit interview is a survey or interview conducted with an employee who is leaving a company or institution - and it can be a source of valuable info.

New Guide Helps HR Leaders Enhance Employee Experience
The future of work continues to yield unpredictable outcomes, and organizations are looking for the right approach for sustainable success.

Salary Growth Forecasted to Outpace Inflation for First Time in 4 Years
A new survey forecasts a 3.45% increase in average base salaries, driven by ongoing labour shortages.

	Statement on International Equal Pay Day
	Next steps on recent changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
	Federal Gov't Improves Access to and Affordability of Post-Secondary Education
	Canada Employment Insurance Commission confirms 2025 Employment Insurance premium rate
	Business Investment in Sectors Linked with Higher Living Standards Weaker in Canada than in U.S.

	BC: Minister’s Statement on August Labour Force Survey Results
	AB: New Campaign Promotes Alberta’s Skilled Trade
	SK: Youth Safety Education Day Helps Prepare Young People for the Workforce
	MB: Province Supports Extension of Temporary Work Permits for Skilled Workers
	ON: Province Investing in Indigenous Businesses and Entrepreneurs
	ON: Province Helping More Women Build Skills and Get Jobs
	NS: Stronger Workplaces for Nova Scotia Act Introduced

This Month
viewpoints
Leadership in Trying Times
I have been thinking lately that it is actually easier to be a leader during a crisis than it is during “regular times.”

features
Guess Who’s Back? Boomerang Employees
Let’s look at the pros and cons of rehiring former employees.
Exit Interviews: Learning as They Leave
Exit interviews are a way for companies and managers to make positive improvements to their workplace.

law
Probationary Employee Still Entitled to Common Law Notice
The employer didn’t give her a chance to show she could succeed in her new role, a judge determined.
Man Fired for Assault Reinstated with 6-Month Suspension
The contact with a supervisor was not deliberate but he was suspended for dishonesty during the employer’s investigation.
Female Instructor Not Discriminated Against Based on Marital Status
There was a ‘power struggle’ between the woman, her husband, and the college, and adjudicator found.

strategies
New Guide Helps HR Leaders Adapt to Market Changes and Enhance Employee Experience
Defaulting to restructuring may be a faster solution, but often misses the mark long-term.

Shop Talk
New Research Highlights Trends in Workplace Burnout
Demand for mental well-being support becoming widespread.
Salary Growth Forecasted to Outpace Inflation for First Time in 4 Years
Survey shows fourth year of consecutive growth, with majority of organizations planning to implement financial wellbeing programs.

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