Canada must look beyond STEM and diversify its AI workforce
In order to capitalize on what fundamental research discovers, the AI sector must deepen its ties with the social sciences....
Cities need workers. Workers need housing. But is ‘workforce housing’ the answer?
What happens when workers can’t find affordable places to live at reasonable distances from their jobs? In response to concerns about potential talent loss, the Toronto Region Board of Trade...
Why people leave great opportunities to pursue better ones
For millennials, leaving a good or great opportunity to pursue another one is the new normal. A recent Gallup report reveals that 21 per cent of millennials have changed jobs within the...
‘How can we compete with Google?’: the battle to train quantum coders
A major skills shortage in quantum computing could harm the UK economy unless universities recruit more students...
CAMH Launches Workplace Mental Health Playbook
The CAMH Workplace Mental Health Playbook for Business leaders offers solutions for employees and for businesses, with five key recommendations and examples of best practices....
Mental Ilness in the Workplace: Don’t Ask? Don’t Tell?
Today, many persons with even the most serious mental illnesses are capable of working in mainstream, competitive jobs. However, some still experience symptoms and are left wondering whether they should...
How the Japanese are putting an end to extreme work weeks
Employees in the country whose brutal office culture has led to several deaths are beginning to rethink the tradition....
How can we create a workforce full of lifelong learners?
The people who will succeed in the new world of work are those who can a) learn to learn, b) learn to unlearn, and c) learn to relearn....
These are Canada’s top employers for young people in 2020
Canada’s Top Employers for Young People provides an insider’s view of what each employer has to offer, showcasing their most progressive and innovative HR initiatives....
10 Reasons You Should Consider a Career in the Skilled Trades
There is huge demand for skilled tradespeople right now. According to Brendon Barnard, economist at Indeed Canada, “employers are increasingly looking to hire skilled tradespeople. In the third quarter of...