Business Management Marking a decade at Trucking HR Canada May 4, 2021 This week marks my 10-year anniversary working in the trucking and logistics sector. Always a keener and up for a challenge, I came here ready to make a difference. Having…
Human Resources Truck driver shortage a worldwide phenomenon March 30, 2021 Fleets are struggling to hire the truck drivers they need despite economic slowdowns associated with Covid-19, and not just in Canada. The IRU — an international supply chain group that…
Business Management Trucking HR Canada’s Top Fleet Employers named March 29, 2021 Trucking HR Canada has recognized 77 fleets for providing exceptional workplaces. Fleets recognized through the eighth annual Top Fleet Employers program were rated for recruitment and retention practices, workplace culture,…
Human Resources 4 takeaways from Women with Drive summit March 19, 2021 Trucking HR Canada’s 7th Annual Women with Drive Leadership Summit kept the international women’s day celebratory vibes of women, women leaders, and women in the industry going full speed. While…
Transportation Covid-19 lockdowns affected truckers around the world March 10, 2021 Canada’s truck drivers were not the only ones to face the challenges of closed washrooms and changing business practices during Covid-19 lockdowns. Trucking representatives from around the world shared similar…
Human Resources Truck driver roles more visible during Covid-19, former GG says March 10, 2021 The Covid-19 pandemic has brought plenty of hardship, but former Governor General of Canada Michaelle Jean recognizes one positive change for the trucking industry. “The pandemic lifted the cloak and…
Human Resources 5 ways to support women in your workplace March 8, 2021 Diversity and inclusion in the workplace can help increase productivity, innovation, and employee retention, benefits that cannot be overstated in today’s business world. Women are essential to diversity, but the…
Business Management Women of trucking are still a rarity in Canada March 5, 2021 Shannon Holicza is a rarity. Her path to the driver’s seat sounds familiar on the surface. Like many others in the trucking industry, she came from a family of truck…
Business Management Understanding Canada’s truck driver shortage March 1, 2021 Is there a shortage of truck drivers in Canada? This question often sparks a heated debate – and more questions. Is the labor market so tight right now that there…
Business Management Coaching through Covid-19 February 22, 2021 In trucking, a successful game plan for recruiting and retention includes coaching. A great coach can get the best performance out of an individual or team by providing just the…
Health & Safety Time for a temperature check on mental health January 27, 2021 Trucking HR Canada recently conducted an informal “temperature check” survey of employers and employees about the topic of mental health in the workplace. While the intent was to gather information…
Human Resources TFE applications deadline is Monday January 19, 2021 Applications for Trucking HR Canada’s Top Fleet Employer (TFE) program close Monday. Now in its eighth year, the program recognizes the importance of having sound HR policies and practices in…
Business Management 7 steps to comply with new workplace violence and harassment rules January 13, 2021 It’s certainly been an interesting start to the new year. As Covid-19 and divisive politics rage on, the trucking and logistics industry continues to put its collective shoulder to the…
Human Resources Women with Drive to feature global speakers January 12, 2021 Trucking HR Canada has officially unveiled the speakers who will participate in a decidedly global Women with Drive summit this year. With a theme of Linking Global Leaders, the seventh-annual…
Human Resources Changes coming for trucking HR pros December 22, 2020 As an unsettled 2020 comes to an end, let’s look at what 2021 will have in store for our trucking and logistics workplaces. The modernization of Canada’s Labour Code In…
