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[Canada] 30% of employees report decreased productivity due to hunger

[Canada] 30% of employees report decreased productivity due to hunger [Canada] 30% of employees report decreased productivity due to hunger

Lost productivity connected to food insecurity has been estimated to cost Canada's businesses $65.2 billion annually.
02 Jun 2026
[US] Baseball players seek expanded free agency and salary arbitration rights

[US] Baseball players seek expanded free agency and salary arbitration rights [US] Baseball players seek expanded free agency and salary arbitration rights

In addition, it is increasing the amount of money high-revenue teams would be expected to share with less-affluent clubs.  
01 Jun 2026
[US] $1.1m stolen from City of Aurora payroll accounts in phone scam

[US] $1.1m stolen from City of Aurora payroll accounts in phone scam [US] $1.1m stolen from City of Aurora payroll accounts in phone scam

Officials said the city has insurance coverage to help offset financial losses related to incidents of this nature.  
22 May 2026
[Canada] 46% of employees say AI has impacted their long-term career growth

[Canada] 46% of employees say AI has impacted their long-term career growth [Canada] 46% of employees say AI has impacted their long-term career growth

Canadians with university degrees and higher were found to be experiencing AI’s impact more heavily (59 per cent) than those...
18 May 2026
[Canada] AI-skilled staff offered greater salary premiums

[Canada] AI-skilled staff offered greater salary premiums [Canada] AI-skilled staff offered greater salary premiums

The findings come at a time when AI proficiency is emerging as one of the most valuable skills in the...
15 May 2026
[Canada] 800 Public Service Pay Centre contracts extended to handle wave of public service exits

[Canada] 800 Public Service Pay Centre contracts extended to handle wave of public service exits [Canada] 800 Public Service Pay Centre contracts extended to handle wave of public service exits

The moves come as thousands of public servants retire or are laid off.
12 May 2026
[US] Minnesota lawmakers seek standardised payroll reporting for state-funded projects

[US] Minnesota lawmakers seek standardised payroll reporting for state-funded projects [US] Minnesota lawmakers seek standardised payroll reporting for state-funded projects

Electronic payroll reporting is already required in Minnesota for projects fully or partially funded by tax dollars.
12 May 2026
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