Stacy Thomas

Stacy Thomas

Stacy Thomas is the Senior Journalist for HRD Canada, reporting on employment law, diversity and inclusion, and other general employment trends and topics. She studied journalism and creative writing at the University of British Columbia and Langara College in Vancouver, B.C., and has written for publications around Canada and the world.

Her main areas of interest are neurodiversity, employment legislation and women in the workplace.

Stacy is an avid nature lover who loves walking in the woods with her dog and listening to podcasts, usually at the same time!

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Delpharm Montréal's HR Director Karine Perron on balancing global roots with local culture

Delpharm Montréal's HR Director Karine Perron on balancing global roots with local culture

'We're not in the 1980s. Trust – and having employee flexibilities – it's important': HR leaders share thoughts on RTO, psychometric tools and leading with confidence

Canada Post workers go on strike: 55,000 workers walk off job

Canada Post workers go on strike: 55,000 workers walk off job

'A national strike of any length will impact service to Canadians well after the strike activity ends,' says Canada Post

Canada’s Pay Equity Act explained: why Commissioner is tough on granting multiple plans

Canada’s Pay Equity Act explained: why Commissioner is tough on granting multiple plans

'Comparing compensation is one of the most challenging things in doing a Pay Equity Plan, particularly for an employer that has many different collective agreements or ways of compensating employees'

Labour minister intervenes to end port strikes in Vancouver and Montreal

Labour minister intervenes to end port strikes in Vancouver and Montreal

Mackinnon directs Industrial Relations Board to mandate resumption of port operations amid stalled negotiations

Are Gen Z hires 'unsatisfactory'… or are employers getting it wrong?

Are Gen Z hires 'unsatisfactory'… or are employers getting it wrong?

Survey cites lack of professionalism and motivation, poor communication among younger cohort – but new grad hires can revitalize organizations, says expert

StatsCan report: payroll jobs hold steady in August, but job vacancies shrink fast

StatsCan report: payroll jobs hold steady in August, but job vacancies shrink fast

Canada's payroll jobs steady with 13,500 gain, but vacancies drop 25% in health care, construction

Starbucks to enforce strict return-to-office policy in U.S.

Starbucks to enforce strict return-to-office policy in U.S.

Starbucks employees may face termination if they fail to comply

CMA calls for end to sick notes for minor illnesses

CMA calls for end to sick notes for minor illnesses

Medical association says sick notes for minor illnesses 'no longer acceptable'

Do you have a side hustle policy? Clear code of conduct needed, says lawyer

Do you have a side hustle policy? Clear code of conduct needed, says lawyer

New survey shows prevalence of side hustles among Canadians, highlighting need for effective policies and enforcement

The case for WFH: why RTO mandates risk losing valuable neurodivergent employees

The case for WFH: why RTO mandates risk losing valuable neurodivergent employees

'It's going to cost me a lot of energy and stress that isn't needed', whereas if you let me stay at home, it can make a huge difference': autistic academic discusses benefits of remote and hybrid work