Human Resources Trucking HR Canada’s Top Fleet Employers program recognizes HR leadership October 17, 2022 Stacey Miller, director of human resources at RST Sunbury Transport, has been named 2022 HR Leader of the Year — one of the top honors presented during Trucking HR Canada’s…
Business Management Languages of trucking go beyond English and French June 29, 2022 A mix of languages are being used by trucking and logistics employees in the workplace, and based on what we heard from industry employers this mix will continue to diversify.
Human Resources Growing list of fleets earn Top Fleet Employer of Distinction Status March 30, 2022 Eighty-one trucking and logistics companies have met benchmarks relating to the human resources practices measured through Trucking HR Canada’s Top Fleet Employers program. Applicants are rated on factors including recruitment…
Business Management A new year brings new rules for trucking and logistics employers February 24, 2022 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…
Business Management 7 steps to comply with the new pay equity agenda August 25, 2021 On Aug. 31, 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…
Business Management Plan now for a healthy economic rebound May 11, 2021 We’re all pining for post-pandemic life. As vaccine rollouts make this possible, and we fill offices, restaurants, stadiums and hotels again, Canada needs a healthy trucking and logistics industry to…
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 Gender imbalance in trucking and logistics March 8, 2021 Some jobs just seem to attract more workers of one gender than another. These patterns have more to do with long-standing biases about which industries and occupations are “better suited”…
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 Trucking HR offers anti-harassment training January 11, 2021 Trucking HR Canada has launched an online learning center offering courses on how to deal with workplace harassment and violence. The training will help employers meet new Canada Labour…
Business Management Three tips to communicate policy changes to employees December 15, 2020 The new year will bring important changes to the Canada Labour Code. Come Jan. 1, 2021, employers will need to ensure they maintain compliance with new Workplace Harassment and Violence…