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…

The populations of Toronto and Montreal declined over a portion of the pandemic

The populations of Toronto and Montreal declined over a portion of the pandemic as immigration waned and more residents fled those cities for cheaper…

The real and raw reasons why Canadians are quitting their jobs

There’s no doubt people are thinking about leaving their jobs right now. By Déjà Leonard* – Jun, 2021 According to a report by human…

Why millions of Canadians are planning to choose self-employment, and how to make that transition

An estimated total of seven million Canadians are making the transition to freelance or starting their own business By Déjà Leonard* – Nov, 2021 …

Restaurant owners say they have the answer to the current labour shortage: Better pay, benefits and balance

As the hospitality industry struggles to rebuild from the pandemic, it’s facing a mountain of unfilled jobs. By Chris Hannay* – Dec, 2021 Some…

Should my employer be paying for my COVID-19 tests if they’re making it a new requirement of the job?

Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act in Alberta, every employer must ensure the health and safety of their work environment. By Andrea Yu*…

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…

Remote work has changed Canadians’ willingness to commute

After more than a year of working from home, many Canadians aren’t ready to give up on the benefits of avoiding the commute to…

Investing in employees’ mental health benefits both companies and their workers

A renewed focus on employee mental health will be a lasting legacy of the pandemic. By John Ferguson – Special to the Globe and…

Baby boomers are proving you’re never too old to start a business

Many of the business development services, funding and other supports offered in Canada are geared to young entrepreneurs, despite that more than one-third of…

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