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When social networks are an obstacle to hiring

Close to one young person out of 10 may have been unable to be hired due to comments or photos published on social networks This is what an international study conducted by the English research institute On Device Research found. 


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GDP growth: Newfoundland and Labrador in the lead

According to the Conference Board of Canada, the Atlantic province heads the list in terms of economic growth in Canada this year. This trend will continue in 2014 as well. 


Call to order

Three quarters of Canadians in favour of public health programs in the workplace

In its recent survey, Sanofi Canada spotlights many of Canadian workers’ expectations for health care: employer support, health promotion programs and workplace prevention actions.


News

Mental health programs, Hiring students or young graduates

Inadequate mental health programs? One company out of two plans to hire students or young graduates


Opinion

The corporate uniform

We live in a world of appearances and we are what we project or what we would like to project. The style of our dress, car, bike or subway, residence makes up a part of the message we send to others about WHO we are. Whether you change into “flip-flops” and pyjamas when you get home from the office is only seen by you and your family. Many people preserve their privacy and limit appearing in old tracksuits to their small (very small) close circle.


News

Employees and volunteer work, Access to new drugs

Employees ready to do volunteer work Access to new drugs: Canadians less well served  


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Investment: are Canadian companies too confident?

In its report on the future of productivity, Deloitte notes that over one third of Canadian companies overestimate their investment compared to the competition. However, investment is a key for improving productivity.


By the numbers

Talent management: 85% of HR professionals are accountable

What is the return on investment of a company’s talent management program? This is the kind of question that many HR professionals now have to answer, according to a study conducted by Right Management. 


Good to know

Performance impacted by talent shortage

Manpower has conducted a global study on the shortage of talent worldwide, which shows that it is at the highest level since the beginning of the crisis; more and more employers are encountering difficulties in recruiting qualified staff.


News

Weekly earnings, Drop in confidence for SMEs, Benefits in kind

Weekly earnings of non-farm employees on the rise Slight drop in confidence for Canadian SMEs in May Benefits in kind are all the rage with legal professionals


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Involvement of North American employees at the lowest

Commitment of North American employees to their company has reached its lowest level since 2008, according to a study conducted by Aon Hewitt. 2,500 companies representing over 3.8 million employees were studied around the world to highlight the leading role employers have in involving their employees for the smooth running of their business.


By the numbers

58% of North American employers plan to hire in 2013.

With the background of an improving labour market, half of companies have had a higher employee turnover than last year. Three quarters of them also expect to see even more departures. This was revealed by a survey conducted by OI Partners-Feldman Daxon Partners among 153 North American companies.


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