Human Resources

Signal49 Research is Canada’s trusted source for HR leaders seeking to strengthen their people strategies. We deliver evidence-based insights on total rewards, labour relations, wellness, inclusion, and workforce trends. Organizations nationwide rely on our research, benchmark data, executive networks, and events to build competitive, resilient workplaces backed by rigorous methodologies, deep expertise, and an unbiased approach.

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Compensation Planning Outlook—September 2026

Compensation Planning Outlook 2027: Data to Support Competitive Pay Decisions This research summarizes the results of Signal49’s annual Compensation Planning Survey, providing valuable benchmarks for understanding how employers across Canada…

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Compensation Planning Dashboard—September 2026

Compensation Planning Outlook 2027 Dashboard We look at the latest benchmarking data from Signal49’s Compensation Planning Outlook 2027 survey, including salary increase budgets for the current and upcoming years, projected…
Series:HR Metrics

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HR Metrics Q2—August 2026

HR Metrics Quarterly: Q2 2026 In this research, we provide access to human resources benchmarking data compiled from a total of 145 organizations, representing 660,967 employees, for the second quarter…

STEM-Trained Women in Critical Industries—July 2026

Act Now or Fall Behind: Mobilizing STEM-Trained Women to Strengthen Critical Industries In this research, we examine what motivates STEM-trained women and men to pursue careers in the key sectors…

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Employee Relations Trends—June 2026

Employee Relations Trends: Strikes, Wage Increases, and Trends in Bargaining 2026 In this annual publication, we track Canadian labour relations trends, examining wage increases, bargaining agreements, and work stoppages. Which…

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HR Spotlight Series: Workplace Design to Retain Women—June 2026

Spotlight on Rethinking Retention: Workplace Design That Encourages Women to Stay Spotlight on Rethinking Retention: Workplace Design That Encourages Women to StayWomen’s retention is one of the most serious—and most…

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HR Spotlight Series: Promotions Shape Women’s Careers—June 2026

Spotlight on The Broken Rung: How Early Promotion Shapes Women’s Careers We look at the barriers women face along the pathway to leadership roles in employment and how the gap…
Series:HR Insights

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HR Insights: The Capacity Crunch—May 2026

The Capacity Crunch: Benchmarking Delivery Models and Capacity Across HR, IT, and Finance Support functions, such as human resources (HR), information technology (IT), and finance, are operating near capacity. This…

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C-Suite Challenge: The Executive View on AI—May 2026

C-Suite Challenge—The Executive View on AI: Risks, Priorities, and What Comes Next In this research, we examine the results of a survey of 1,732 C-suite executives from around the world,…
Series:HR Metrics

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HR Metrics Q1—May 2026

HR Metrics Quarterly: Q1 2026 In this research, we provide access to human resources benchmarking data compiled from a total of 140 organizations, representing 587,563 employees, for the first quarter…
Series:HR Insights

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HR Insights: Technology in Interviews—May 2026

HR Insights—Technology in Interviews: Improving Efficiency in Recruitment Without Losing Human Judgment In this research, we examine the findings of the third quarterly 2025 HR Metrics Benchmarking Survey, which explored…

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C-Suite Challenge: AI Ambition—May 2026

C-Suite Challenge 2026: AI Ambition Meets Workforce Reality In this research, we examine the results of a survey of 1,732 C-suite executives from around the world, including 113 Canadian leaders,…

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Inclusion and Workforce Innovation: Advancing Equity and Opportunity

Française à suivre Future Skills Centre Podcast: Season 6, Episode 6 Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify All Future Skills Episodes In this episode of the Future Skills Podcast,…

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Compensation Planning Outlook—September 2026

Compensation Planning Outlook 2027: Data to Support Competitive Pay Decisions This research summarizes the results of Signal49’s annual Compensation Planning Survey, providing valuable benchmarks for understanding how employers across Canada…

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Compensation Planning Dashboard—September 2026

Compensation Planning Outlook 2027 Dashboard We look at the latest benchmarking data from Signal49’s Compensation Planning Outlook 2027 survey, including salary increase budgets for the current and upcoming years, projected…

Events

The Better Workplace Conference addresses various aspects of creating a better workplace, including attracting and retaining top talent, cultivating a healthy work culture, and tackling emerging challenges and opportunities for Canadian organizations.

Join Signal49 Research and MentorAbility Canada for a discussion of new research examining how disability inclusion can benefit both employers and employees. Hear key findings from Signal49 Research’s Economic Impact Analysis and explore practical strategies for creating more inclusive workplaces.

Executive Councils

Where senior leaders from across Canada connect to discuss innovation, change, and leadership.

Gain the insights to develop and execute effective total rewards practices. Enhance your organization’s competitive position through meetings, research, and customized information services.

Organizations want a culture of integrity. This is the only national forum in Canada designed to help you keep track of the latest thinking on ethics and compliance.

Since 1975, senior HR leaders have convened here to explore the trends and issues critical to future success. Meet with your peers in an exclusive forum and hear from today’s thought leaders.

Enhance organizational effectiveness by connecting with other labour relations professionals. Get support in identifying and responding to the specific labour relations needs of your organization, and get a strong grasp of the major themes and trends influencing collective bargaining in Canada.

The Council on Inclusive Work Environments (CIWE) provides a forum for diversity, equity, and inclusion leaders to hear from key thought leaders in Canada while sharing challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned within a vibrant community of practice. 

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