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Operating profits down for Canadian companies

According to Statistics Canada, the operating profits of Canadian companies amounted to $71.9 billion dollars in the second quarter of 2012. This is a decline of 4.9% compared to the preceding quarter while the last two quarters of 2011 were up.


News

Salary increases for 2013, Canadian companies the most committed

Salary increases averaging 2.6% for 2013 Canadian companies the most committed


Toolbox

For business, it’s also back to work

Get out your pens, binders and notebooks! The bell has also rung in HR departments. Time to return to business and good resolutions to benefit from the summer rest just ended. Reviewing rules for initiatives, requirements and other good ideas to put in place for good management of HR in September.  


Good to know

Canadians mostly confident if they were to lose their job

Optimism is in order among Canadian workers, according to a recent Ipsos Reid survey. According to the Institute, six Canadians out of ten think they would easily find a job with the same pay in their field if they lost their job tomorrow.


News

Fortune 500 leaders avoid social networks, Unemployment rises in July, Canadian companies are investing in their employees, Canadian employment in good health by the end of 2013

Fortune 500 leaders avoid social networks Unemployment rises in July Canadian companies are investing in their employees Canadian employment in good health by the end of 2013 


By the numbers

Friendship more important than pay for half of Canadians

Who said that pay is paramount at work? More than half of Canadians prefer friendships at work, according to a recent worldwide Workmonitor survey conducted by Randstad


By the numbers

Searching for financial talent – internal or external?

When it comes to filling financial management positions, management tends to look outside the company. According to a study by the Robert Half firm, less than one third of candidates are promoted from internal recruitment.


New

Job creation in 2012: better quality positions

The CIBC Canadian Employment Quality Index shows that during the first six months of 2012, the quality of the 155,000 jobs created improved. A trend which is not likely to be sustained over the next few quarters.


Opinion

A candidate and his sin

The thrilling adventures of a candidate and a telephone booth. (Checking references part two).


Call to order

Canadian employees are disengaged

  According to the “Global Workforce Study” by Towers Watson, Canadian workers are not engaged at work and feel unsupported by their company. Elements that have an impact on productivity


News

Absenteism, Social media, layoffs before year end, Men and women: different priorities

  Record rate of absenteeism in Saskatchewan Social media – the challenges Companies not preparing for layoffs before year end Men and women have different priorities


By the numbers

Succession looked after for 37% of small business owners

37% of Canadian small business owners have implemented a succession plan for their retirement, according to a study by BMO Financial Group.


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