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Opinion

In the belly of the beast

Who hasn’t experienced a period of questioning, soul-searching and doubt? It happens when a tiny insidious idea sneaks in and creates a crack— convictions crumble and a fault opens without your knowledge...


By the numbers

Retirement postponed by 3.5 years

The working life expectancy of Canadians has been increasing for more than 10 years. This new indicator was identified by Statistics Canada using the data gathered in its Labour Force Survey, via a method similar to calculating a population’s life expectancy.


News

Office team, BC, GDP, CIBC, Generational CareerShift Project, ILO

Employees expected to attend office Chistmas party Minimum wage at $9.50 an hour in British Columbia Canadian GDP up in 2010 Canadians plan to continue to work after retirement Young people’s salary expectations way off the mark 40 million jobs short


New

Wave of optimism for Canadian companies

Despite the new economic slowdown, the optimism of Canadian companies is high, a paradox highlighted in a survey published by PwC in early October.


Good to know

Work atmosphere is number 1 asset for attracting talent

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.


By the numbers

Three quarters of Canadian small business owners don’t have a succession plan

What will happen to your company when you retire? This is a delicate question for many small business owners, as revealed a recent study.


New

Now, you can say “layoff” with Hallmark

Hallmark has just rolled out a new line of layoff greeting cards, whose future looks promising.


By the numbers

51% of Canadian businesses confident about 2012

These are the findings from a BMO Bank of Montreal report released in October.


Oddly enough

What about you—What’s your biggest complaint when it comes to coworkers?

A LinkedIn survey reveals what bugs professionals the most in the workplace.


Call to order

Firing contest leads employees to quit

A state judge sided with the ex-employees, calling the work environment “intolerable.”


Good to know

A résumé that’s too good to be true…

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.


New

When personality conflicts lead to failed hires

According to a survey, personality clashes ties and poor skills sets are major reasons for recruitment failures. An overview of what not to do, and the strategy for successful hiring.


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