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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