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...
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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...
Canadian economy lost 68,000 jobs in May: StatCan
More people dropped out of the labour force in May, including workers who simply got discouraged and gave up looking for work....
With reports of a labour shortage, can the pandemic recovery help raise wages?
Stanford points out that even before the pandemic when unemployment rates were at 50-year lows, wage rises remained muted — reflecting laws that continue to give too much bargaining power...
Food processing industry takes steps to fill jobs
The industry estimates there are 54,000 positions available (including about 25,000 in Ontario) in Canada’s food sector....
Double penalty: Being a woman and a visible minority
Based on Census 2016, visible minorities had higher rates of unemployment than white people (neither visible minority, nor aboriginal). Conversely, visible minorities were found to have slightly higher rates of employment, in part...