Mishandling a layoff can be a costly mistake. Here’s what employers must consider first

Eyebrows were raised recently when Elon Musk issued an ultimatum to Twitter employees that they either commit to working long hours at high intensity…

Best job opportunities in Canada remain in tech sector, despite worries of layoffs

Jobs related to e-commerce, online infrastructure and cybersecurity are among the highest in demand, recruitment agencies say, with hiring remaining robust even as a…

Does starting a new job affect my severance?

Do I have any legal rights to still collect my severance while starting a new job? By Andrea Yu* – January 2023 THE QUESTION…

National physicians regulator aims to fast-track certification of more foreign-trained doctors

The college is expanding a program called the Practice Eligibility Route, which can take years off the amount of time required for an internationally…

Immigration to Canada hits record high in 2022

Canada took in 431,645 new permanent residents last year, which topped a high in 2021 of 405,000. By Rachelle Younglai and Janice Dickson* –…

With a potential recession looming, here’s a primer on severance laws to make sure you get what you deserve

Recently announced large-scale layoffs at Twitter and Meta should serve as a wake-up call for workers across the country. With a recession looming, job…

Canada wants to welcome 500,000 immigrants a year by 2025. Can our country keep up?

Over the past year, Canada has added 700,000 people, roughly the same as the population of Mississauga. This population boom has its share of…

Is working from home good for your career? Six drawbacks that point to no.

Working from home may be your preferred option, but is it the right move for your career? A 30-second commute to the couch or…

Flexibility is key for Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2023

As people transition back to the office, Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2023 have been listening to what people want – through employee surveys, town…

Bank of Canada betting high job vacancies will cushion rise in unemployment

As the Bank of Canada squeezes the economy with higher interest rates, central-bank economists are betting that unemployment won’t spike as much as in…