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Difficulty concentrating, Hiring errors

Half of teleworkers have difficulty concentrating Hiring errors affect employee morale


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Multinationals that are good to work for

NetApp, SAS, Microsoft, Kimberly-Clark, Mariott or even FedEx… Some large companies are distinguished by offering their employees well-regarded working conditions. This commendable feature is highlighted each year by the “World’s Best Multinational Workplaces” ranking.


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More than 20% of senior executives are preparing to retire

60% of senior executives currently on the job are between 50 and 59 years old. It is essential to be reconciled with the fact that while the time of their promised retirement is soon to arrive, by the admission of these soon-to-retire fifty-year-olds, the next generation is not ready to take over.


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Global economy: a hesitant and uneven recovery

  The OECD has just published its latest short term economic outlook. It concludes that the global economy is not out of the woods.   GDP growth in the organizations’ countries are expected to reach 1.4% next year and 2.3% in 2014.


By the numbers

4 Canadians out of ten overqualified for their job

  Are Canadians too highly skilled? For 44% of them, their job is below their skill level, according to a recent Randstad survey.


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Company Christmas parties: not much enthusiasm from employees

  Although company Christmas parties are extremely popular with employers and are expected to promote team spirit, a survey by OfficeTeam has revealed that only 55% of employees appreciate them. 


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Temporary work, Manitoba: new leave

  Temporary work in good shape Manitoba sensitive to parental suffering


Call to order

Fewer professional opportunities for women

  According to a recent report by the Catalyst Group, women see their career blocked by the fact that they do not have as good access as men to high visibility positions or to experience abroad. 


Opinion

A Fish and its Bowl

  One day our family adopted a turtle. I remember when we gave in before the eyes of my youngest daughter at the pet store (rather like Puss in Boots making eyes at me in the movie Shrek... absolutely irresistible!). In short, it was Christmas and we came back home with the small (very small) Florida turtle with a little aquarium that fitted perfectly on my youngest daughter’s night table.


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A small revolution is looming at Spencer Stuart

  Early in November 2012, Spencer Stuart, a global leader in recruitment of senior management, announced a change in its method of work. Ahead of its time or reckless?


Call to order

Employees affected by workplace mental health

Workplace mental health: a major challenge, if we are to believe studies conducted on the subject. The latest, conducted by Ipsos Reid, reports that 7 Canadian employees out of 10 expressed concern about psychological health and safety at work.


By the numbers

2013 salaries: 3% increase expected

  Although economic prospects look stagnant, businesses are expecting a slight increase in salaries in 2013, according to the Conference Board of Canada. Not surprisingly, the biggest increases will take place in Alberta.


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