Number of Canadians employed by oil and gas sector falls by 14,000, data shows
The impact of COVID-19, low oil prices and capital spending cuts has led to job losses....
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COVID-19 pushed 22 million out of job market in major economies
Labour markets in developed nations have recovered only half of the loss of employment they suffered in the pandemic, with the young and low-skilled hurt most, according to the OECD....
Some salaries up ‘drastically’ as Canada feels impact of labour shortages
After leaving millions jobless in the spring of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic is once again upending the labour market. And this time, workers may have the upper hand....
Employers to hire more contract workers as economy emerges from pandemic: poll
Nearly 70% of Canadian employers surveyed by human resources firm Ceridian say they will hire more freelance or contract workers in the next two years....
As the pandemic recedes, millions of workers are saying ‘I quit’
In normal times, people quitting jobs in large numbers signals a healthy economy with plentiful jobs. But these are not normal times. The pandemic led to the worst U.S. recession in...
What quitters understand about the job market
In labour economics, quitting indicates an optimism among workers about the future; an eagerness to do something new; and a confidence that if they jump ship, they won’t drown but...
21 job search tips and trends for 2021
We need to keep current — especially in the rapidly changing world of work — and be aware of emerging trends so we can position our clients to act quickly...
Rehiring is finally on the table for more restaurants – but not all workers are coming back
Restaurants report fierce competition for staff as pandemic restrictions lift....
Global talent shortage at 15-year-high: Report
Nearly seven in 10 (69 per cent) of employers globally are struggling to find workers to hire for specific positions, marking a 15-year high, according to the ManpowerGroup....
Bye-bye four-year degree. Canadian companies want workers faster
The skills shortage is so acute the private sector is stepping up training programs tailored for the jobs on offer rather than wait for universities...