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In this episode: HR Director by Key Media has revealed its Best Places to Work 2022, support from the Federal Government to create apprenticeship jobs across Canada, new Respectful Workplace Policy for political staff in the Government of Alberta, pride celebrations in June, Tesla’s announcement to stop remote work, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

  1. On May 30 HR Director revealed its Best Places to Work 2022,  Canadian organizations that went above and beyond in helping their people through the COVID chaos.  | Best Places to Work 2022 | HRD Canada (hcamag.com)
  2. The federal government is announcing nearly $247 million to help create more than 25,000 apprenticeship positions in the skilled trades across Canada. | Feds announce $247M for 25,000 apprenticeship positions | CTV News 
  3. A new Respectful Workplace Policy for political staff in the Government of Alberta has been released after a comprehensive review of human resources policies.  | Premier’s Office releases Respectful Workplace Policy | alberta.ca
  4. Employers announces new initiatives in celebration of Pride month, to foster greater opportunities and advance inclusion and belonging of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. | Scotiabank marks Pride Month with new initiatives to foster opportunities for LGBT+ communities (newswire.ca) ; Scotiabank Pride: Supporting LGBT+ Community | Scotiabank Canada
  5. According to WorkSafeBC in 2021 over 7,000 young workers were injured on the job in BC. | Last year, over 7,000 young workers were injured on the job | WorkSafeBC
  6. Ottawa has been ranked in 7th place behind Geneva for workplace balance. | Work-Life Balance: Best Cities Worldwide in 2021 | Kisi (getkisi.com)
  7. Elon Musk has requested that all Tesla employees stop remote work and come back to the office for 40+ hours per week or they will be let go. | Elon Musk asks all Tesla employees to come back to the office or quit - Electrek 

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