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A job in the palm of your hand

According to Spark News, as much as 77 per cent of job seekers browse for employment possibilities on their mobile devices. From searching to applying to interviewing from their phones, adults have come to truly rely on technological advances to help them find jobs. Here, we explore some very interesting statistics on the mobile recruitment model and its influence on staffing.


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One in six new medical specialist can’t find work

A groundbreaking study reveals that about 1 in 6 newly certified medical specialists cannot find work in Canada, despite the country’s often lengthy wait times for surgeries and medical appointments.


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PQ wants to create 43,000 jobs

In a bid to stimulate a sluggish economy, Pauline Marois has recently announced a $2 billion plan in the hopes of creating 43,000 jobs by 2017. Combined with other already released measures, the PQ expects to see a total of 115,000 new jobs over the next four years.


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Vocational training: a $24 million investment

The Marois government recently announced an investment of $24 million in vocational training. In doing so, it hopes to nurture and expand many of the existing programs already in place across the province as well as develop a new curriculum essential for Centre-du-Québec region. 


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Employment Insurance: Major recipients drop following reform

The effects of the Conservative government's changes to Employment Insurance (EI) are being felt nationwide. Recent figures show there have been sudden decreases in the number of beneficiaries around the country, particularly in the Atlantic provinces. Meanwhile, opposition to the reforms persists. 


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More days off for public sector workers

Absenteeism costs the Canadian economy more than $16.6 billion a year. However, not all absences are created equal. According to recent Statistics Canada figures, private sector employees are less often missing from the workplace than those in the public sector. We shine the light on these new data.


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