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Oddly enough

Canadian employees distracted by major sporting events

A recent Office Team poll reveals that the Stanley Cup is distracting some Canadian workers on the job.


Good to know

61% of Canadian professionals comfortable with negotiating for higher salary

“How comfortable would you be negotiating for a higher salary or better benefits with an employer who has offered you a job?” is the question recruiting firm Robert Half International asked 1,024 Canadian workers. While 61% said very or moderately comfortable, 30% were moderately or very uncomfortable and 9% didn’t know.


News

Workopolis, Aon Hewitt, Kelly, Lumesse, BPI, Accountingjobs, Economic growth, Young grads, Pay

Gabriel Bouchard steps down as President of Workopolis Accountingjobs.ca updates its interface Canada’s “Green 30” list released Job searching increasingly done online Perceptions of workplace rewards vary based on age and sex Ideal manager survey


Interview

“Interpersonal relations are just as important as technical skills.”

On average, Canadian managers spend 16% of their time—or two months a year—intervening in employee disputes. Here is Robert Half and Accountemps Branch Manager Natacha Tougas’s take on the situation.


Good to know

How good are you at aligning corporate strategy with employee productivity?

The key findings of a global study by SuccessFactors and Accenture of 430 senior managers in enterprise firms of at least 3,000 employees are that companies are failing to monitor, motivate and retain their workforce.


Opinion

In the den of knowledge!

I’ve just spent two weeks in a classroom—but not just any old classroom. Harvard is renowned for the very best. For a second, you can almost believe you’re at Hogwarts. What a stimulating and energizing experience. Beyond the valuable teaching, and quality of the professors, assistants and participants in the program of this prestigious university, I was privileged to see the masks fall one by one.


By the numbers

15% of executives plan to add staff during the quarter

The recently published Robert Half Professional Employment Report shows that 15% of Canadian executives plan to hire full-time employees during Q2 2011.


Good to know

Aon Hewitt launches its Best Employers in Canada study

The 13th edition of the annual Best Employers in Canada study was launched March 9. Canadian organizations have until the end of May to register.


News

CFC Dolmen, Stephen Harper, Great Place to Work, Industrielle Alliance, Saskatchewan, Monster

Creation of CFC Dolmen Stephen Harper confirms promise of tax credits for small business Microsoft and Google ranked best places to work in Canada Saskatchewan filling shortage of labour through immigration Monster Canada Virtual Career Fair


To Read

Successfully Recruiting Generation Y Graduates

Born starting in the 80s, they are increasingly numerous on the job market. But in order to attract the best, you need to know what drives them. StepStone Solutions has published a white paper on the topic.


Opinion

Reinventing yourself. . . 10,000 hours at a time

It’s the end of December 2009, and I’ve been doing the same job for 15 years. I know it by heart, and can do it with my eyes closed or just about.I’m stuck in a darn comfort zone that undermines me instead of comforting me in my cushy files. How many of us have told ourselves that we’ve learned all there is to learn in a certain field, but don’t know what the next step is?


Good to know

Reducing pollution, creating jobs

According to a report* by environmental consulting firm The Pembina Institute published March 15, more jobs would be created than destroyed by implementing strong climate change policies.


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