Canadians take time off work to shop for Christmas presents Pyjamas and strange hats—Unusual interview attire Provinces launch an appeal for Canada Pension Plan increase Canada Post pay equity case to be heard by the Supreme Court 59% of U.S. workers will be checking their work e-mail during the holidays Prince Edward Island introduces Pension Benefits Act
Videotron launches massive street recruiting campaign! The metro, Laurentian Bank’s future recruiting space Launch of CV.ca Dismissed for comments made on Facebook UK: Unemployment benefits only for those who do volunteer work International Labour Organisation (ILO) hit by industrial action! Canada-European Union free trade deal could cost up to 150,000 Canadian jobs Leadership a critical imperative for 69% of CHROs worldwide Syndicruit launches new free Facebook app for recruiters
Gender equality: Nordic countries top the list, with Canada learning by example Hiring in 2011: Canadian companies optimistic Overhaul of ITjob.ca New version of Grenier aux Nouvelles Social networks: added value for companies Toronto the lowest-risk city in the world for employers in terms of recruiting Work main cause of U.S. depression
Aeronautical.ca takes flight during the Laval Job and Training Fair New, enhanced Jobboom.com Employee productivity drops late in the day Ontario to strengthen retirement pension system Target-based compensation motivate employees to cheat Facebook off limits to German recruiters
Doubt cast on Statistics Canada job numbers One out of five businesses hiring students this summer Youth unemployment worldwide hits record high Ontario investing in training partnerships Stepstone Solutions acquires MrTed Musculoskeletal disorders: watch out for repetitive movements Canadians spend less time commuting Increase in senior employment rate Catalyst Canada honours commitment to advancing women in Canadian business
“What? I can’t just whack one of my employees?” It is in true Soprano family style that the HRPA conveys its message about the value of a qualified human resources professional to companies for doing things by the book as regards their employees.
Workopolis sparks call for National Work From Home Day Aon acquires Hewitt for $4.9 billion A record June for job creation Canadian workers feeling the winds of change 58% of Canadian employers plan to hire by the end of the year Workplace health and safety: steeper fines for infractions British men less engaged in work than women
Videoconferencing taking off Don’t work for free Generation Y keeping a close eye on their online reputations Top 50 Canadian employers for people under 40 Canadian companies too lax with absent employees Working too hard increases risk of heart disease Canadian workers see grass as greener on the other side Female CEOs fare better than men Situational interviews perceived to be fairer for hiring
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Summer flex time gains traction Women make gains in unexpected fields Hewitt Associates acquires HRAdvance Inc. 31% of companies to switch hands within five years Standout Jobs changes hands 75% of Canadians confident in their professional training Decrease in temporary employees at the federal government
Employees of Danish brewer Carlsberg went on strike to protest a decrease in their daily beer ration.