Job advice

By the numbers

4 Canadians out of ten overqualified for their job

  Are Canadians too highly skilled? For 44% of them, their job is below their skill level, according to a recent Randstad survey.


Good to know

Company Christmas parties: not much enthusiasm from employees

  Although company Christmas parties are extremely popular with employers and are expected to promote team spirit, a survey by OfficeTeam has revealed that only 55% of employees appreciate them. 


News

Temporary work, Manitoba: new leave

  Temporary work in good shape Manitoba sensitive to parental suffering


Call to order

Fewer professional opportunities for women

  According to a recent report by the Catalyst Group, women see their career blocked by the fact that they do not have as good access as men to high visibility positions or to experience abroad. 


Opinion

A Fish and its Bowl

  One day our family adopted a turtle. I remember when we gave in before the eyes of my youngest daughter at the pet store (rather like Puss in Boots making eyes at me in the movie Shrek... absolutely irresistible!). In short, it was Christmas and we came back home with the small (very small) Florida turtle with a little aquarium that fitted perfectly on my youngest daughter’s night table.


New

A small revolution is looming at Spencer Stuart

  Early in November 2012, Spencer Stuart, a global leader in recruitment of senior management, announced a change in its method of work. Ahead of its time or reckless?


Call to order

Employees affected by workplace mental health

Workplace mental health: a major challenge, if we are to believe studies conducted on the subject. The latest, conducted by Ipsos Reid, reports that 7 Canadian employees out of 10 expressed concern about psychological health and safety at work.


By the numbers

2013 salaries: 3% increase expected

  Although economic prospects look stagnant, businesses are expecting a slight increase in salaries in 2013, according to the Conference Board of Canada. Not surprisingly, the biggest increases will take place in Alberta.


Pay and benefits

Salary negotiations: when it pays off to be outrageous

Those who dare abandon their self-consciousness or affected shyness when comes the time for salary negotiations and ask for the sky may be richly rewarded. Read on. This tip—or rather this revelation—comes from the results of a study published in July 2011 in the Journal of Applied Social Psychology. Conducted by Todd J. Thorsteinson of […]


By the numbers

CEDEC’s report on the current hiring practices and employment prospects of mature workers

CEDEC presents the results of the report launched on October 5th, 2012, related to  the employability of workers aged 45 years and over.


New

Voluntary staff turnover – companies expecting it

As the economy and labour market improves, companies are expecting voluntary staff turnover to increase. To reduce this phenomenon, managers have two objectives: ensure their employees’ commitment and retain the best talent.    


By the numbers

6 employees out of 10 lack confidence in their senior managers

    Canadian employees don’t seem to have a very high esteem of their superiors, according to a recent survey conducted by Ipsos and the Canadian Centre for Management. Confidence levels are lowest in the retail trade, transportation and the government.     


1 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 133

Jobs.ca network