Job growth slows in April, work absences spike because of COVID-19

Job growth in Canada slowed substantially in April and work absences because of COVID-19 spiked to near record levels, marking a subdued start to…

Why that candidate over 50 might be your best new hire

Employers struggling to find workers in today’s tight job market may need to look more closely at older candidates to fill vacancies, experts say.…

Canada struggles to prepare its workforce for changing digital economy

Canadians have been falling behind when it comes to adopting digital skills, leaving its work force ill-prepared to meet the needs of an increasingly…

Pandemic exodus of Canadian families from cities could fuel wage inflation

A pandemic-driven exodus of young families out of Canada’s largest cities has depleted a core age group of workers from the already tight labour…

What the 2021 census tells us about Canada’s changing population

Statistics Canada rolled out the first batch of data from the 2021 census early February, offering a picture of an urbanizing country whose growth…

‘There’s a war for talent’: Bilingual job applicants are so coveted they can write their own cheque, recruiter says

Francophone candidates are in the driver’s seat. They can demand – and receive – lucrative salaries and perks in the current market, he said.…

Amid talent shortage, employers rank employees as most important stakeholder, study says

Business leaders are now more attentive to the needs of their workers than their customers, as fears of a “Great Resignation” in Canada shift…

Canadian employment plummets in January with Omicron spread

Canadian employment plummeted in January and work absences due to illness soared to record levels as the Omicron variant drove a steep uptick in…

Why your company can no longer ignore mental health issues among employees

In a highly competitive labour market, mental health supports are vital to reducing employee turnover and absenteeism, especially among younger workers. By Jared Lindzon*…