In early July, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business published the results of its quarterly survey on SME perspectives. In June, the business barometer index stood at 66.3.
In Europe, some employers have set up a compensation policy for employees who commute by bike.
Recruiting firm Robert Half has launched a “Don’t let this happen to you”* section on its website, featuring a bunch of funny videos on what not to do during job interviews.
On June 23, SaaS* talent management provider Taleo announced the acquisition of Jobpartners for $38 million.
Just in time for its 50th birthday celebrations, OECD* has announced the creation of the BLI (Better Life Index), which assesses the quality of life in member countries.
The recently published Robert Half Professional Employment Report shows that 15% of Canadian executives plan to hire full-time employees during Q2 2011.
The 13th edition of the annual Best Employers in Canada study was launched March 9. Canadian organizations have until the end of May to register.
According to a report* by environmental consulting firm The Pembina Institute published March 15, more jobs would be created than destroyed by implementing strong climate change policies.
The latest release of the Labour Force Survey in Canada was published March 11. Employment edged up slightly in February, while unemployment stabilized at 7.8%.
The most recent Catalyst and Mercer studies confirm that the numbers of Canadian women holding down leadership jobs are far from legion.
Consulting firm Aon Hewitt, in partnership with The RBL Group and Fortune magazine, has just launched its first global leadership study.
With fewer than some 20 employees in Quebec and Alberta, TST Energy Systems is a company on a human scale. This doesn’t stop it from implementing innovative actions aimed at building employee loyalty—far from it. General Manager Hubert Lavallée shares the various measures taken to promote employee well-being at the company, which specializes in energy efficiency.