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In this Canada HR News episode:

Recruitment 

• According to latest retail industry survey from Deloitte Canada, competition for retail workers is one of the top concerns, and it is about to heat up even further over the next 12 months. | 2022 Canadian retail outlook - Focus on customers, brand, and agility vital to retail success (deloitte.com)
• Natural resources companies are also struggling to attract, talent, specifically Gen Z, reports BDO. |  Natural Resources Industry Falling Behind in Attracting Next Generation of Canadian Talent, According to BDO Canada Report (yahoo.com)

Office vacancy  

• The federal government is thinking of converting some downtown Ottawa office buildings into housing as thousands of public servants continue to work from home. | Mona Fortier: Treasury Board president says 'hybrid work is here to stay' | CTV News

Wellness

• An unprecedented number of public service executives are burned out and looking for demotions after working flat-out to manage crisis after crisis since the pandemic hit. |  Some public service executives ‘burned out’ by crisis management (irpp.org) 

Workplace diversity

• The Canadian Football League (CFL) has launched the Diversity in Football Program. |  CFL launches Diversity in Football program - CFL.ca  Application form: Diversity In Football - CFL.ca
• Key takeaways from Canada's Best Diversity Employers. | Listening to employees a top priority for Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2022 by Mediacorp - The Globe and Mail

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