Business Growth
Issue #18: 68,000 jobs gone in Sept. Where did everyone go?
Canada lost 68k jobs in September while youth took the biggest hit. Plus, Geely EVs arrive in Canada, Starbucks’ Chipotle plot, and bank scam tech.
Issue #17: Even Canada’s spies have a hiring backlog
Smart people saying smart things 💬 One post, tweet or take that’s making people in the world of work stop scrolling. This week, XPRIZE founder Peter Diamandis shared a reminder that curiosity, motivation and a bit of humility will take you far, and a skills gap is something to work on, not a ruling on […]
Issue #16: Turns out your customers can tell when you didn’t try
Canada’s newest unicorn shops second-hand, steel feels the squeeze and Tim’s goes athleisure. Read More…
Is Your Finance Function Fit for Growth?
Join our webinar for a practical finance health check. Learn how to evaluate your finance function and gain the confidence to plan for 2027.
Issue #15: Your salary is definitely not telling the whole story
Cineplex hangs a for-sale sign, Oatly builds a fake hotel and the clocks stop changing.
Issue #14: A $1T pitch, a $4,799 phone and a payroll deadline
Explore a $1T pitch, the $4,799 phone, and a key payroll deadline shaping the latest business and workplace news. Read the weekly roundup.
How to protect your small business from tariffs: a free guide for Canadian employers
Tariffs are squeezing Canadian small businesses. Get 10 practical ways to protect your margins, supply chain and team in one free guide.
Issue #13: Are new U.S. tariffs about to reshape your supply chain?
Stay ahead in business with updates on new U.S. tariffs, AI-driven commerce, 2027 salary trends, and Canada’s latest EU partnership. Read the weekly roundup.
Issue #4: GPT-5.6 Isn’t the Real AI Story
Powerful AI is no longer reserved for big players. We look at why access isn’t the advantage anymore — and what actually separates businesses winning with AI.
Signs your business has outgrown DIY payroll (and why managed payroll is the answer)
Running payroll yourself made sense early on. But as your Canadian business grows, DIY payroll can’t keep up. Discover the signs it’s time to switch.
Issue #2: Canada’s Productivity Problem, Explained
Hours worked are up, output isn’t. We break down what Canada’s stalling productivity really means for business owners — and the one question worth asking every week.
When should startups consider filing for SR&ED?
Most startups miss SR&ED or file too late, quietly losing tens of thousands. Learn when to start claiming and how to maximize your refund.
10 Things We Learnt at the Employment Hero Partner Summit
Bold leadership, smarter partnerships and 10 key insights from Employment Hero’s Canadian Partner Summit. Discover what Canada’s top SMB advisors learnt.
Arlene Dickinson’s call to Canadian business: Raise your hand higher
Arlene Dickinson challenged Canadian business leaders at the Employment Hero Partner Summit to lead with courage and purpose. Read the key takeaways.
From passion to purpose: Celebrating the heart of Canadian business at the Employment Hero Partner Summit
Over 100 Canadian partners gathered in Toronto for Employment Hero’s Partner Summit, with SMB founders, Arlene Dickinson, and more. Read the recap.







