In Canada, only 40% of skilled immigrant workers work in their chosen field. Why? Because Canadian companies have difficulty recognizing their credentials... which is natural, but harmful, according to the University of Ottawa’s Linda Manning.
Desperate times call for desperate measures! Unemployed for almost a year, Pasha Stocking used all her savings to buy billboard space for $7,000.
Increasingly, organisations are looking to HR to work more strategically with line managers. Barbara Kenton, co-author of the book “HR – The Business Partner”, provides some tips for stepping up to the role and providing added value to the business.
Social software can considerably change how candidates perceive a company and therefore impact employer branding strategies. Companies that have implemented a branding strategy via these social networks are still few and far between, however.
Is the best job in the world being well paid to do nothing? This dream job does exist, but it's a bit far—in Australia.
There is no denying that the cover letter has lost its glow. But is it really obsolete? Canadian recruiters weigh in.
According to a poll released by the Job Opportunity Information Network, Canadians believe the environment is more of a priority for Canadian companies than people with disabilities...
According to a recent IPSOS Reid poll, half of working Canadians have trouble fitting in at work...
At the beginning of July, Workopolis and Rogers Publishing announced an exclusive partnership. Workopolis president Patrick Sullivan explains why the two got together.
Last May, Nicole Lilliman, a Tim Hortons employee, was fired for giving a free Timbit to a baby.
To manage and develop the loyalty of the new generation, think "career management and transition." Interview with Sandra Boyd, principal at Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions.
Reinforcing team bonding using tamtams is the unusual idea of Boom! The Power of Rhythm.