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Towards intergenerational cooperation

Behavioural variances on teams are readily explainable by generational differences. With such a division, intergenerational relations are often considered a source of conflict and hence detrimental to company operations—an idea refuted by sociologist Béatrice Delay...


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Supporting volunteerism: a good thing

Volunteerism which covers a multitude of activities is no longer a purely individual affair, and interests an increasing number of Canadian employers...


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Success of StationM, the social network for McDonald’s crew

This spring, the global fast food leader launched StationM, a Web platform entirely for its employees...


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Workopolis, Beyond.com, Canada Post

Workopolis up and running on cell phones When job seekers vote Strike imminent at Canada Post


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Transferable skills are key

In parallel to the skills specific to each job, qualities that allow greater efficiency, flexibility and responsiveness at work have taken on importance. These are what are referred to as "transferable" skills.


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Online CVs: watch out for hackers!

An address, telephone number and date of birth contain a wealth of information that is very appealing to cybercriminals....


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The environment more important than people with disabilities

According to a poll released by the Job Opportunity Information Network, Canadians believe the environment is more of a priority for Canadian companies than people with disabilities...


By the numbers

By the numbers: 50% of Canadians feel uncomfortable at work

According to a recent IPSOS Reid poll, half of working Canadians have trouble fitting in at work...


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Simply Hired, Take Our Kids to Work, Canada’s Top 100 Employers,…

Simply Hired launches job search engine for Canada Salary equity not observed on Prince Edward Island Take Our Kids to Work Alberta hopes to attract skilled U.S. workers Canada's Top 100 Employers 35% of Canadian workers unable to put money away every month


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Chief Executive Beaten to Death in India

On September 22, 2008, a labour dispute turned ugly in a factory in Greater Noida, an industrial suburb east of New Delhi.


Oddly enough

Parents at job interviews

Mom and Dad accompanied you to your first day of school, so why not to the first job interview?


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MANDRAKE continues to expand

After buying out Claude Vézina et associés in 2007, Mandrake continued its buying spree with the acquisition of Venatus Conseil, an executive search firm, in early September.


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