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News

Launch of ACCTjob.ca, Workopolis and Sympatico/MSN, Vurv announces excellent results

Launch of ACCTjob.ca: The first accounting job board in Canada Workopolis and Sympatico/MSN renew their partnership


By the numbers

92% of workers can expect salary increases this year

WorldatWork announces that 92% of employees should get a raise this year in Canada and the U.S.


Call to order

The wealth is there, so when will it be shared?

Wealth is now created, but in Canada, a larger share is going to profits than to salaries...


Interview

Interview : Ryan St. Germaine, President of BCJobs.ca

Founded in 2001, BCJobs.ca has in five years become the leading regional job board in British Columbia. Ryan St. Germaine, President of BCJobs, revealed the keys to his site's success.


Good to know

Human Ressources : Older workers—far from over the hill!

Experts have sounded the alarm bell: in 2015, people 45 to 65 years of age will represent close to half of Canadian workers...


Oddly enough

Is your boss driving you up the wall? Can’t stand your co-workers?

Is your boss driving you up the wall? Can't stand your co-workers? Just been humiliated by a customer? Get it out of your system: practise voodoo!


Toolbox

Retaining your employees : four key phases to keep your talents

High turnover is very expensive for companies. Four key phases can ensure that you keep your good employees.


News

working.com and Adicio, LesPAC, Taleo, Korn/Ferry

working.com benefit from Adicio’s North-American network LesPAC updates its job section; Taleo selected by the University of Toronto; Korn/Ferry International acquires leadership training provider Lominger Limited


Oddly enough

Controlling recruiting costs: Charging applicants to interview

It would seem that the job of flight attendant makes one dream—to the point of actually being able to charge applicants an interviewing fee. That's the conclusion reached by Jetstar Airways, the low-cost subsidiary of Qantas Airways, the national Australian airline.


News

New versions of Jobboom, Monster and Working

Jobboom, Monster and Working are taking advantage of the construction holidays to launch their respectively overhauled sites.


By the numbers

Canadian companies are limiting employee access to portable computers, USB keys and MP3 players

49% of Canadian companies are limiting employee access to portable computers and USB keys MP3 players such as iPod's are also on the list...


Toolbox

Three’s a crowd! The candidate, the employer and the partner

Managing your career also means knowing how to manage your personal life. Generally, we think about balancing work and home but when the time comes to make a decision about a new job we have a tendency to forget the person who will support us through the transition and help us to reach our goals.


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