Job advice

Opinion

Beauty, congeniality and. . . cash!

Recent studies published in credible journals have shown that nice people as well as ugly people earned less in the workplace. So if you want to get a bigger pay cheque, it’s clearly better to be good-looking—based on traditional beauty standards (although this remains debatable)—and disagreeable. What can you do, though, if you are naturally nice with average looks?


File

Using social networks properly

LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google+. . . According to a SAS Léger Marketing poll of 1,000 managers of medium- and large-size Canadian businesses, less than one on five Canadian firms use social networks effectively. Just publishing on social media is not enough. Here are some tips on their more effective HR use.By Priscilla Reig


Call to order

Stress, a disease like any other

Do you frequently visit your doctor? According to a recent study published by Concordia University, workplace stress results in increased visits to health care professionals. A closer look at the connection between prescriptions, the workplace and this 21st century ailment.


By the numbers

Canada recovers from crisis with an unemployment rate of 7.5%

An OECD report says that Canada is recovering from the recession better than other member countries, and that the job market seems in better shape than a few months ago.


Good to know

Instant messaging expected to replace e-mail

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.


News

Globe Careers, Robert Half, Right Technology, Randstad, Statistics, Canada, BMO

Signing of partnership between The Globe and Mail and Eluta Randstad buys SFN Group and grows Average earnings in Canada go up Commuting survey Job security: Canadians confident Anonymous CV shelved


Opinion

Recruiting in real time—myth or soon-to-be reality?

Imagine being able to reach candidates near your office in real time. Suppose they were walking by, in a hurry to get to the store offering a Groupon discount, and then. . . WHAMMO!


News

Scotia Bank, Statistics Canada, British Columbia, Staples advantag, Minister of Citizenship

Average salaries still rising Shortage of seasonal jobs Looming labour shortage in British Columbia? Telecommuters happier than office workers Immigration: Record number of immigrants under provincial nominee programs in 2011


By the numbers

76.3% of companies use social media

International law firm Proskauer conducted a study of 120 multinationals on the use of social media in the workplace. Findings show that more than three quarters of companies use these tools for business purposes.


By the numbers

Business barometer: Businesses confidence down slightly

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.


Opinion

Nadine’s detox (continued)

Remember Nadine from last month? Nadine has now shifted into the second gear of her corporate detox program. After learning to differentiate urgent from important, she developed a strategy for finding meaning in her professional and personal life.


Oddly enough

Paid to pedal

In Europe, some employers have set up a compensation policy for employees who commute by bike.


1 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 133

Jobs.ca network