Job postings soar for summer jobs
Customer service comes out on top as the most popular type of job with “summer” in the title (12.9 per cent), followed by camp counsellor (9.3 per cent), painter (3.1...
Why is upskilling so hard?
New research shows that one of the biggest barriers to employer investment in employees' skills development is the perception that they're already doing enough....
In hiring people with autism, focus on interview process
While neurodiverse people can offer what many employers are looking for in talent, the interview process continues to be a problem. Overall, 41 per cent of people with autism had a...
Budget 2022 focuses on removing barriers to well-paid work
Ottawa promises changes for tradespeople, temporary foreign workers and people with disabilities, among other budget items geared toward employment changes....
Getting past the stigma of career breaks
According to a LinkedIn survey, 50% of hiring managers globally believe career breaks are becoming more common and 46% believe candidates with career breaks are an untapped talent pool....
Jobs soar by 337,000 in February
The unemployment rate fell in all major demographic groups in February, according to Statistics Canada. For the first time since the start of the pandemic, men and women in all...
Comparing the Canadian and American labour market recoveries
On a surface level, it would appear that things are looking particularly rosy in Canada as opposed to in the U.S. The number of jobs, for instance, was closer to...
4 in 5 Canadians struggling with digital skills
Many rate themselves as 'beginner' in AI, coding and development, product management tech....
‘Ghosting’ takes a toll on employers
Almost half of senior managers say more candidates are cutting off communication....
Anti-Black racism reports make recommendations for HR
Improved hiring practices, more mentorships, diversity training among suggestions....