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.…
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…
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*…
The scope of my job has changed. Can I get EI if I quit?
I can’t keep up with the demands and would like to quit. Am I still eligible for Employment Insurance even though I’m resigning? By…
Where are the retirees? Older Canadians are hanging on to their jobs – for now
Faced with a deadly pandemic and flush with cash, millions more Americans than usual have opted to retire. Canadians haven’t followed their lead. By…
How are workplaces supporting Canadian workers with disabilities?
Dec. 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. According to the most recent Statscan numbers, one in five (22 per cent) of people…
Canadian economy added 31,000 jobs in October as hiring pace slows
As of October, about 19.16 million Canadians were employed – or roughly 32,000 more than in February, 2020, when the pandemic upended the economy.…
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