Experts are divided over the impact of the growth of robots, software and artificial intelligence. This can be seen in a study published by the American research center, Pew, where 48% of respondents believe that automation will destroy jobs and also increase income inequality. The remaining 52%, for their part, see automation as an opportunity to rid ourselves of unwanted tasks and create new jobs for the human workforce.
Several studies have shown that the more alike candidates and their potential employers are, the more likely they are to land a job. How much cultural value should new employees share with a company?
Nearly two-thirds of Canadian employees would be willing to leave their jobs at any time without a single ounce of remorse. Yet more than half of them believe they have the perfect job. Why think about divorce when things are going well?
A typical scenario in August: Job creations in the service sector and layoffs in the manufacturing sector. A review.
Finding the right employee is often as difficult as finding a soul mate. Since love at first sight is typically not a valid factor in the recruitment process, here are some creative ways that promote the hiring of productive employees.
Fast Company reports that according to a University of Washington study, Canada occupies second place in terms of opportunities for start-ups.
On the web since January, Workland wants to "revolutionize" online recruitment by measuring the degree of compatibility between a company and its candidates. An interview with Julie Hubert, founder of this new web platform.
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn... Some businesses use innovative methods of recruitment, such as the American company Zappos, which encourages candidates to network with the company’s current employees via social media sites. But is it effective?
Two surveys conducted by Towers Watson reveal that businesses struggle to attract and retain employees, especially top performers and high-potential employees. The main issues are that companies do not meet candidates’ and employees’ needs for job security, nor is there confidence in senior leadership.
To live better, work less. This is in essence the message issued by Carlos Slim, the Mexican businessman said to have the largest fortune in the world, according to Forbes in 2013.
The government has announced a $675,000 award to the Aboriginal Human Resources Council. The goal is to improve information about 125 employment projects with 500 aboriginal communities.
It is particularly thanks to the aviation industry that July was not a sombre hiring month, a sector which has seen great news this month.