Why these women have given up on ‘having it all’
COVID caused many people to make significant life changes as the ability to balance work and personal lives became even more challenging....
Will a video resume increase a jobseeker’s chances of landing a job?
More workers, especially younger ones, are finding ways to grab hiring managers’ attention by using video resumes—short clips intended to showcase passion and personality....
School closures disproportionately hurt working moms — especially single ones
Women are leaving the workforce in droves due to increasing childcare responsibilities. How can workplaces help?...
Degrees don’t guarantee outcomes – clear pathways do
Making job outcomes apparent before a learner considers enrolling is one of the best things an institution can do for student success....
We’re in a jobseekers’ market. Here’s how to use that to your advantage
With a million open roles in Canada, jobseekers need to know where to look and what questions to ask potential employers....
The evidence is there: A four-day work week just makes sense
With some workplaces reporting lower stress levels and increased productivity after adopting a four-day work week, the idea is picking up steam in Canada....
Motherhood, social norms behind gender wage gap in Canada: Finance Canada docs
An internal government analysis concludes motherhood — and the societal expectations that come with it — are major factors in the gender wage gap. The memo suggests that any further...
Workers in the gig economy feel lonely and powerless
Gig economy workers appeared to be suffering compared to more conventional workers. For example, we asked our respondents three questions that are commonly used by social scientists to indicate loneliness....
Youth not employed or in school face poorer mental, physical health: study
A new study is offering what it calls a rare look at the health and psychological impacts endured by Canadian youth who are not working, training or studying. The Statistics Canada research said 11.1 per cent of youth, aged 18 to 29...
Minority women business creation jumps, report says
Minority women are starting firms at a pace more than double that of woman business owners overall, and nearly five times the pace of all company owners. That’s one of...
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