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Opinion: We must think outside the academic box to find enough skilled workers

Opinion: We must think outside the academic box to find enough skilled workers

A 2022 report from the Conference Board of Canada found that 56 per cent of Canadian businesses report a skills gap in their workforce
Almost half of young Canadian children live in child-care deserts, report says

Almost half of young Canadian children live in child-care deserts, report says

Prevalence of child-care deserts has been a persistent issue across the country for years and will likely become worse as the national child-care program prompts increases demand for care.
I was recruited to a new job, but was then quickly fired. Can I get severance?

I was recruited to a new job, but was then quickly fired. Can I get severance?

I was let go one month into a three-month probation period. Does this mean I’m not entitled to any severance or compensation?
How the big strike advanced working from home

How the big strike advanced working from home

PSAC’s contract terms show remote work is here to stay, say experts.
EDI programs ineffective unless supported by actions from senior leadership, report finds

EDI programs ineffective unless supported by actions from senior leadership, report finds

Greater leadership involvement and KPIs are key to evolving corporate and organizational EDI practices
Employee turnover causes ripple effect, leads to more departures, UBC research finds

Employee turnover causes ripple effect, leads to more departures, UBC research finds

Researchers find layoff announcements have a strong and immediate impact, increasing voluntary turnover among those who remain at a company
AI: Artificial intelligence can learn but it’s not ready to teach, experts say

AI: Artificial intelligence can learn but it’s not ready to teach, experts say

Computer scientists, educators don’t see artificial intelligence fully replacing people
AI: Keeping the ‘human’ in HR is key to the profession

AI: Keeping the ‘human’ in HR is key to the profession

Experts say artificial intelligence is unlikely to replace human-to-human interaction
Amid job losses, post-secondary unions appeal to province to offset budget shortfalls

Amid job losses, post-secondary unions appeal to province to offset budget shortfalls

The unions say that 'significantly' increased government funding for the post-secondary sector is the only viable long-term solution.
Low unemployment could boost trend of union organizing in retail, service: experts

Low unemployment could boost trend of union organizing in retail, service: experts

Union drives at major retailers including Starbucks, Cineplex, Indigo, Sephora and PetSmart have picked up since 2020
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