In this episode: difficulties in the restaurant industry, reductions of jobs at Rogers, cuts of flights due to shortage of fuel, KPMG report on co-working with AI, and other topics.

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1. Rogers Communications has confirmed to CBC News it is offering voluntary buyouts to about 10,000 eligible employees | Rogers offering buyouts to about 10,000 employees as it aims to cut spending | CBC News
2. BCE Inc., the parent company of Bell Canada, is facing allegations that it improperly terminated employees under the guise of workplace attendance violations, potentially to avoid paying severance | Bell fires employees it claims falsified attendance records, but some deny it
3. Restaurants Canada reports that Canada’s restaurant industry is facing growing financial pressure in 2026 | High operating costs and uneven consumer spending put Canada’s restaurant sector – a key economic engine – under pressure - Restaurants Canada
4. Air Canada announced it will end service earlier than planned on four seasonal U.S. routes due to soaring jet fuel prices | Air Canada cuts more flights due to soaring jet fuel prices | Radio-Canada.ca
5. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced progress on its one-time In-Canada Workers Initiative, aimed at helping up to 33,000 temporary workers transition to permanent residence in 2026 and 2027 | Filling labour gaps in smaller communities by accelerating permanent residence for 33,000 workers - Canada.ca
6. In recognition of Mental Health Week 2026, Peninsula Canada released a Small Business Mental Health Action Checklist to help employers strengthen workplace mental health support | Free Workplace Mental Health Checklist | Peninsula Canada
7. Canadian organizations are rapidly preparing for a future where employees work alongside AI agents | Canadian business leaders expect agentic AI to reshape the workforce

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In this episode we explore how strong communication shapes effective leadership.

Our guest Mansur Azizi is a dynamic leader in the sales industry known for driving results while building high-performing, motivated teams. Having worked with Mansur, I’ve seen firsthand his ability to connect with customers, colleagues, and partners alike. He is recognized for his strategic thinking, authentic communication style, and ability to inspire, develop talent, and build lasting relationships.

In today’s conversation, we will discuss how communication becomes a leadership superpower: how leaders can influence, motivate, and build trust with employees in a way that truly lasts.

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• Mansur Azizi: Mansur Azizi | LinkedIn
• Elena Bobyreva: Elena Bobyreva, MBA, CPHR | LinkedIn, Stellar Career Guide Agency

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In this episode: jobs in the trucking sector, how managers find talent beyond traditional job boards, workplace happiness index report, rising cost of drugs in employee benefit plans and other topics.

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1. Canada’s trucking and logistics sector is sending mixed signals in March 2026 | Year-over-year employment is down: Mar 2026 LMI snapshot – Trucking HR Canada
2. The TELUS Health 2026 Drug Trends Report reveals mounting financial pressure on Canada’s private drug plans | TELUS Health Report reveals how ultra-high-cost drugs, weight management and generics are reshaping Canada's private drug plans | TELUS Health
3. The federal government has launched new consultations aimed at modernizing Canada’s federal labour relations framework | Government of Canada launches consultations to strengthen labour relations and better support workers - Canada.ca
4. Employers are increasingly recruiting talent in everyday, off‑the‑clock settings | 52% Admit to Recruiting Candidates Outside of Work
5. The ADP Canada Happiness@Work Index shows a modest but positive lift in employee sentiment this spring | ADP Canada Happiness@Work Index: Workers in Canada Feel a Seasonal Lift This Spring

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