On April 20, Mediacorp unveiled the names of fifty five Canadian companies recognized this year for their efforts in sustainable development.
A recent study from the Conference Board foresees that tightening of the labour market from 2016 will have an impact on the Canadian economy's growth potential in the long term
Baby boomers show some regret about retirement planning, according to a survey by the Bank of Montreal. From this observation, they suggest some ideas to help young people reach retirement with confidence.
According to Statistics Canada, gross domestic product fell 0.1% in November, a trend that can be explained by the decrease in energy production.
In December 2011, the federal government decided to abolish the mandatory retirement age, which had been set at 65, as a way to help mitigate labour shortages.
Canadian research firm Ipsos Reid has just released the results of its poll on why Canadians refuse to relocate for work. Unsurprisingly, family and friends top the list.
Worldwide, most companies are getting better at using social media to inform their employees. According to a Towers Watson study, 69% of companies intend to increase their use of these tools over the next 12 months.
The latest Provincial Outlook Economic Forecast released by the Conference Board of Canada indicates some optimism for 2012 and 2013. After modest growth this year, most provinces should benefit from an upturn.
According to a survey by Aon Hewitt, employers who have implemented a total rewards statement determined that employers who use them believe they are effective at helping improve employees’ awareness of the value of their benefits and employee retention.
A survey shows that a good work atmosphere is even more important to Canadians than salary and job security when seeking an employer. Taking stock of what drives talented professionals, from quality relationships to flexibility of obligations.
Increased job duties, faked diplomas and altered employment dates... How reliable is the information on résumés? According to an OfficeTeam survey, it pays to be careful, with half of respondents saying they know someone who lied on their résumé.
Five years: that’s how long corporate e-mail is expected to reign before it loses its monopoly to quicker and more convenient real-time communication tools.