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Technology

Canada’s growing pool of gig workers among the...

18 June
Canada’s casual work force has grown significantly in recent months, and new data suggests its gig workers are among the highest paid in...
Workforce

Canadian industries struggle to hire and retain...

11 June
The Canadian economy is in uncharted territory, caught somewhere between a continuing crisis and sluggish recovery. While each industry,...
Workforce

Worker shortage? Dissecting what’s in store for...

10 June
The coming months may be less extreme, economists said, but Canada should brace for similar troubles as the United States. By Matt Lundy -...
Business

Baby boomers are proving you’re never too old to...

21 May
Many of the business development services, funding and other supports offered in Canada are geared to young entrepreneurs, despite that...
Workforce

Hairstylists hit hard by COVID-19 are hoping their...

21 May
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the hairstyling industry, forcing salons to close or limit capacity under public-health orders and...

Popular Posts

Vaccines, warm weather and an economic boom: Why we could be in for a truly wonderful summer

March 14 Ontario
Summer is just around the corner. It will be a time to remain vigilant against our unwelcome COVID-19 guest. But we will also know that the pandemic...
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How to display true empathy in the workplace

March 10

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Nursing job vacancies are soaring across Canada

February 09

Canada sees sharp job losses, spiking unemployment...

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Ontario

Federal budget 2021: Small-business boost key to economic recovery: Liberals

May 19
The federal government is extending the wage and rent subsidies through the summer, keeping...

Vaccines, warm weather and an economic boom: Why we could be in for a truly wonderful summer

March 14
Summer is just around the corner. It will be a time to remain vigilant against our unwelcome...

Job growth set to slow – or even decline – as second wave weighs on labour market

December 01
The Canadian labour market is poised to see a significant slowdown in hiring and the possibility...

Ontario to make alcohol takeout and delivery permanent

October 09
The proposed Main Street Recovery Act would let bars and restaurants continue to sell alcohol with...

What makes eastern Ontario the best place to live and work?

January 01
Written by Ontario East Economic Development Get the qualtity of life you want in Eastern Ontario....

What's Keeping the Next Generation from a Career in Manufacturing

December 31
Written by Ontario East Economic Development What Can Manufactures Do? Get the tips you need to...

Settlement Counsellors Need 8 Critical Competencies as Role Changes With Rising Immigration Levels

October 20
Oct 7, 2019 - by CERIC There is a pressing need for greater training of settlement counsellors –...

Shopify Inc. to add up to 500 new jobs in Waterloo over next couple of years

October 25
Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP) plans to add up to 500 jobs in Waterloo, Ont. which would triple its...

Ontarians fear job skills outdated, survey finds

August 29
By KRISTIN RUSHOWY Queen's Park Bureau - July 29, 2017 - TheStar.com Chamber of Commerce warns of...

Workforce

Nursing job vacancies are soaring across Canada

February 09 Workforce
Tens of thousands of nursing jobs remain unfilled across the country as hospitals scramble to find workers amid a pandemic. By Tamsin McMahon* - February, 2021 Tens of thousands of nursing jobs...

Canada sees sharp job losses, spiking unemployment rate as second wave hits hard

February 05 Workforce
Canada’s job market suffered a major setback in January as the second wave of COVID-19 dealt uneven blows to the economy. By Matt Lundy* - February, 2021 The country lost a net 212,800 positions...

Canadians change careers, return to school as COVID-19 rages on

February 04 Workforce
When COVID-19 swept across Canada last year, Andre Mazerolle’s 25-year career in marketing ground to a halt as he was laid off from his job. By Tara Deschamps* - January, 2021 Gutted, the Oshawa,...

Many pandemic-weary employees showing signs of burnout, mental health providers warn

January 07 Workforce
As the new work year begins, and with much of Canada in lockdown again, pandemic-weary employees are showing signs of burnout, mental health providers say. By Virginia Galt* - January, 2021 “It has...

Helping Canadians develop the skills they need to find good jobs

December 22 Workforce
Whether in industries shifting services online or small businesses navigating public health guidance, workers across the country have been facing new challenges since the beginning of the global...

New study shows damaging mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic

December 03 Workforce
The number of Canadians having suicidal thoughts has quadrupled during the pandemic, according to a new survey, raising concerns about the toll the outbreak is having on mental health. By Oliver...

The impact of COVID-19 on the local labour market in our region

September 20 Workforce
There is no denying that COVID-19 has taken its toll on everyone across the globe. By Frank O’Hearn and Maureen Keeler* - Eastern Workforce Innovation Board - September, 2020 During the months of...

The aging workforce: Sustaining motivation and engagement amid COVID-19

August 05 Workforce
July 23, 2020 - By Jennifer Luke and Roberta Neault* The world has changed significantly in the early months of 2020 and older workers are now in a population considered most vulnerable to the...

Women's participation in labour force reaches lowest level in 3 decades due to COVID-19

August 05 Workforce
July 16, 2020 - By Tara Deschamps* Women's participation in labour force reaches lowest level in 3 decades due to COVID-19 - The Canadian Press The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed women's participation...

Media & Videos

February 28 Workforce
Title: Literacy and Essential Skills Outreach Length: 4:25 Summary: Eastern Workforce Innovation Board, formerly 1000 Islands Region Workforce Development Board, co-ordinated a multi-media...

How maternity leave can hurt a woman’s career: ‘So much can change’

October 29 Workforce
Written by Laura Hensley (Global News) - Sep 26, 2019 When Janet found out she was pregnant, she was petrified to tell her boss. The communications professional, who asked Global News to change her...

How To Best Answer ‘Why Did You Leave Your Previous Job?

October 20 Workforce
Written by Ashira Prossack (Forbes Women) - Sep 28, 2019 One question that’s guaranteed to be asked in a job interview is some iteration of – “Why did you leave your last job?”. What the hiring...

Canada’s Best Jobs 2019: The Top 25 Jobs in Canada

May 14 Workforce
May 14, 2019 - by Claire Brownell (canadianbusiness.com) Which jobs have the greatest career prospects in 2019? Here’s a list of the top employment options for right now. Choosing a career path is...

If You're Over 50 and Want to Change Careers, You'll Need To Do This 1 Thing Well

October 10 Workforce
September 25, 2018 - By J.T. O'Donnell (inc.com) If You're Over 50 and Want to Change Careers, You'll Need To Do This 1 Thing Well. If you don't do this, you won't be able to convince employers to...

Mental health issues less likely to be seen as disabilities: Survey

October 08 Workforce
September 25, 2018 - by hrreporter.com (hrreporter.com) Thirty per cent of working Canadians who have taken time off for a disability say it was because of a mental illness, said RBC. Despite the...

Balancing Work and Life in Transition

October 03 Workforce
Sep 26, 2018 - by Kurt Heinrich (thepotentiality.com) When you transition to a new role in work or life, be it taking on a new job or becoming a parent, your daily schedule and priorities can be...

What Does A Diverse Workforce Really Look Like? You May Be Surprised!

July 25 Workforce
Jul 10, 2018 - By Denise Brodey Contributor for Forbes (forbes.com) Many disabilities are invisible so you may not know that 1 in 5 people you work with have a learning difference. Plenty of studies...

Mastering the Stay-at-Home Parent Resume

July 25 Workforce
Jun 8, 2018 - By Natalie MacLellan for Contact Point (contactpoint.ca) Overcoming employment gaps and lack of confidence for a successful transition back to work One of my favourite parts of the...

Business News Articles

Baby boomers are proving you’re never too old to...

May 21
Many of the business development services, funding and other supports offered in Canada are geared...

How to display true empathy in the workplace

March 10
Effective communication is more than just speaking and listening. It is the ability to understand...

These are Mediacorp Canada’s top diversity...

March 03
Diversity is more than making sure everyone feels welcome in the workplace. It’s also about a seat...

Top COVID-19 employment questions in 2020

January 04
From layoffs to back-to-work policy, these were the top employment questions of the year. You can...

Career change during a pandemic could be...

December 14
“Starting something new or developing a new business on your own time can be a way of feeling like...

Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2021 stand out for...

November 23
In this age of COVID-19, Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2021 stand out for their resilience. By Diane...

Canada’s Best Jobs: What you need to study to...

October 23
Want a job with the best pay, the most opportunity and the brightest outlook? Here’s how to plan a...

Canada 150 proved to be a big draw for tourism...

October 20
Nov 27, 2017 -Kevin Bissett, The Canadian Press FREDERICTON _ Canada celebrated its 150th birthday...

Canada’s Top 25 Jobs - 2017

August 29
What makes a job one of Canada’s Best? Healthy demand for talent, a growing workforce, and a...

Technology

Canada’s growing pool of gig workers among the world’s highest paid, new data suggests

June 18
Canada’s casual work force has grown significantly in recent months, and new data suggests its gig...

Automakers use solar panels to boost electric range, aiming to replace charging stations altogether

December 07
After decades of promise, solar-powered vehicles are set to contend for auto buyers, as advances...

As the automotive industry transforms, it is critical that Ontario has a workforce capable of developing new mobility technologies

January 26
AVIN SPECIALIZED REPORTS, JANUARY 2020 "The automotive and mobility industry has been experiencing...

Technological Change in the Logistics Industry. The Future of Warehouse Work

January 10
The following news article was introduced to us by one of our Board Members, John Holmes. John...

CERIC releases new quick guide to demystify computing careers

October 25
Nov 14, 2017 - CERIS.ca Link to Download: Computing Disciplines: A Quick Guide for Prospective...

How technology is transforming healthcare

October 24
Technology – specifically the cloud, AI, collaboration and business optimization tools – is...

Here’s why we shouldn’t fear artificial intelligence

August 30
Management and behavioural science author Daniel Pink shares an optimistic view about the threats...

Tech-Savvy Millennials and the Need for Career Development

June 12
An overwhelming 96% of Millennials in the study define having a steady job as the primary marker...

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