Union leaders frustrated by Bank of Canada’s advice for companies not to adjust wages to inflation
A growing number of labour leaders are voicing their frustration at the Bank of Canada after Governor Tiff Macklem suggested last month that business…
Canadian employers are ramping up their search for temporary foreign workers amid labour crunch
Canadian employers are moving to fill more jobs with temporary foreign workers, as they face a sustained labour shortage and the lowest unemployment rate…
There is a skills gap and the future of work will require stronger soft skills, study shows
Even though employers look for candidates with literacy, numeracy and digital skills, a new study shows social and emotional skills (SES) such as communication,…
Canada’s labour shortage is getting worse, so why are wages not increasing?
Businesses may be holding off raising wages hoping to gain access to temporary foreign workers By Jason Kirby* – May 2022 With “help wanted”…
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*…
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