‘A remarkable milestone’: Canadian employment jumps back to prepandemic levels
In September, around 19.13 million people were employed – the same as in February, 2020, marking a significant milestone in Canada’s recovery from the…
Pandemic pivots: Facing layoffs and financial worries, women launch new careers
While many Canadians have been forced to solve problems and mend careers in the wake of the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, women have been hit…
Canadian businesses struggling to find workers with digital skills, survey finds
Canadian businesses are struggling to find workers with digital skills as the pandemic continues to accelerate technology adoption and automation, a new survey has…
Look for a reverse ‘brain drain’ as more remote workers choose to stay home or return from the U.S.
At the start of the pandemic, many speculated that the rise of remote work would create a more continental labour market, with employers on…
Nursing schools can’t accommodate increase in demand at time when profession faces shortage
Nursing schools across the country are seeing a surge in applications, but many students are being turned away because postsecondary institutions don’t have the…
Young job seekers, here’s how to choose what sector to build your career
In planning your career, you may need to pay attention to “sector dynamics.” The growth or contraction of industries, as well as the growth…
Low wages and instability to blame for restaurant industry labour shortage, workers say
As restaurateurs across the country scramble to fill thousands of jobs, a common refrain has emerged: If the government wasn’t paying workers to stay…
Hunt for new talent heats up as economy reopens
Following the 2020 job drought for students and graduates, employers are back in force in 2021 on the hunt for new talent – flooding…
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