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Enjoying working from home? It may not last
Many more Canadians are working from home now than before the pandemic, and it turns out that most of them are enjoying the change in their work situation. They had better not get too comfortable with it. Several new polls out last week reveal a disconnect between employers and employees when it comes to remote […] More
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Firing of singer for performing at anti-mask rally a cautionary tale for employees
There was a story in the news this week that had people talking about employment issues. The Vancouver Canucks fired their long-time national anthem singer Mark Donnelly because he also sang O Canada at an anti-mask protest rally over the weekend. This had many asking if it is fair for an organization to terminate an […] More
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Canada gained 84,000 new jobs in October
The Canadian job market continued to recover last month, although the place of employment increases has slowed. The economy added 84,000 new jobs in October, according to the latest Labour Force Survey from Statistics Canada. This is a far cry from the 378,000 jobs added in September. These job gains brought the national unemployment rate […] More
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Why you won’t be getting a pay raise in 2021 (Thanks, COVID-19)
As Canadian employers plan for the year ahead, nearly half (43 per cent) of organizations have modified their salary increase plans for 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Those are the findings from the 2020/2021 Salary Planning Survey for Canada from global consulting firm Gallagher. The survey captured data from business leaders, human-resources professionals, and […] More
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Labour shortage: One sector is expecting robust hiring in Atlantic Canada
Looking for work in a field with lots of growth potential and an abundance of opportunities for the foreseeable future? Consider a career in the food processing sector. Labour market analysis by Food Processing Skills Canada has illustrated a looming shortage of critical workers for the industry, not only in Atlantic Canada, but across the […] More
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The six month dilemma – a record number of Canadians are finding a critical new red flag added to their resumes
More Canadians are experiencing periods of long-term unemployment right now – hitting the crucial six-month mark. However, if you’re one of them, you don’t have to let this setback derail your career. A new report shows that between March and September, the number of Canadians who have been out of work for more than six […] More
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COVID-somnia is now a thing for many people losing sleep due to the pandemic
How are you sleeping lately? If you find yourself up much of the night, you’re not alone. New research has found that many of us are suffering from insomnia due to the COVID-19 pandemic. So many people are experiencing a loss of sleep right now that neurologists who specialize in sleep disorders have coined the […] More
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The world’s most attractive employers for 2020
Where do you want to work? If you’re with the majority of young people surveyed, it’s probably for one of the big name technology brands. Employer branding firm Universum surveyed over 235,273 university and college students from 12 countries to determine the most coveted employers by the latest generation of talent to enter the job […] More
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Workers are experiencing career burnout at a surprisingly young age – and COVID is making it worse
At an age when it seems like most young professionals should just be hitting their stride, it turns out that many are already burning out. Those are the findings from new research conducted by The Office Group. Their survey of thousands of working adults found that the average worker is most like to experience career […] More
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The jobs most at risk of being decimated by COVID-19 (and those that are safer)
New research has determined the career paths most at risk by the effects that the coronavirus is having on the economy – as well as those that are better positioned to weather the storm. There are several factors about a career path that can impact how resilient it is to the pandemic. Among the most […] More
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Survey: Workers confess what they are really up to during virtual meetings
Remember meetings? Those time-consuming get togethers that would interrupt your work several times throughout most days at the office? While we did like to grumble about them, regular business meetings did have their advantages. Many of these benefits are becoming clearer now that the vast majority of meetings have gone virtual because of COVID-19. For […] More
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Man fired for lying on his resume (by hiding how highly educated he actually was)
Employers don’t like it when you lie on your resume or in job interviews. They are trying to evaluate candidates to pick the best fit for the role and their team. This is made all the more complicated when they are given false information at the outset. Worse, if they discover the falsehood – even […] More
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