Canada’s jobless rate jumps to 5.4% as hiring falls for third consecutive month
Canada’s unemployment rate shot up in August as the economy shed jobs for a third consecutive month, the latest sign of a chill spreading…
Should you go back to school to boost your career prospects?
Executive programs and ‘micro-learning’ can expand your leadership toolkit, but won’t necessarily fatten your paycheque. By Radhika Panjwani* – August 2022 During the pandemic,…
Thinking about quiet quitting? Consider these alternatives for a more fulfilling career
Quiet quitting is the latest workplace-related alliteration that’s gaining momentum, especially among Gen Zs. It is not about quitting in the literal sense. In…
Despite Canada’s labour shortage, workers with disabilities are often left behind
As employers struggle to fill positions, they could be reaching out to workers with disabilities both visible and invisible – individuals who often aren’t…
Burnt-out Canadian nurses are shipping out for better working conditions and pay
ER nurse Maha Hassan quit her job at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto earlier this year to work as a travel nurse at a…
How workers should prepare for a potential recession
The signs of a slowing economy are already here with falling stock markets and real estate prices alongside rising inflation and interest rates. By…
Can I fire an employee right after they give two weeks notice?
In short, an employer can remove an employee who has resigned from the workplace before the resignation notice period ends, but not without compensation.…
Thinking of a career change? Three steps to help make it meaningful
In addition to financial considerations, what else is motivating you and how can you make a career change happen? By Jelena Zikic* – May…
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.…
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