How Did The Bell Layoffs Rollout From a CPHR’s Perspective?
As we’ve all likely heard by now, Bell Canada made a sudden announcement this morning; the all-sports TSN radio news format in Vancouver, Winnipeg and Hamilton will be no longer. This means a loss of employment for show personalities, production teams and more.¹ The terminations that occurred today follow the company’s announcement last week of […]
January 2021 Labour Force Update
In the Labour Force Survey for the month of January 2021, Statistics Canada has reported a net loss in employment of 1.2%, or over 212,000 jobs, for a total employment of 18,272k.1 In kind, the unemployment rate rose by 0.6% to a total of 9.4%—its highest point since August—with the most change in Ontario and […]
Recruiting Report: Who’s Hiring in Western Canada
To kick off 2021, our Recruiters and Senior Staff Members provide the latest on which industries are seeking talent and which aren’t.
Overcoming Systemic Racism in the Workplace
Fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace involves real, sustained effort. Concrete steps being taken by Canadian companies.
Searching For Work During the Pandemic
Job hunting is different than it was one year ago. Pair flexibility with commitment to lock in secure, satisfying work with room for growth.
The Dynamic CFO
Strategist, technologist, leader, social advocate, risk calculator. There is much more to the CFO role than mere bean-counter.
Business Leaders’ Quarterly Briefing: Canadian Employment and Immigration Law
Pressed for time? Skip ahead: Employment Law with Blair Curtis S01:01 COVID-19 legal action trends S01:02 Employment law case makes it to the Supreme Court S01:03 Bonuses owed during termination S01:04 Employer’s obligations around mental health S01:05 New working structures S01:06 Factoring for Force Majeure Immigration Law with Stanley Leo S02:01 Trends in Canadian jobs-based […]
The Post-COVID-19 Workforce Privileges New Skills
Leadership is making decisive shifts to prioritize skills fortified by the pandemic.
November Labour Force Survey—Industry Update
In November, Statcan reported an increase in employment by a modest 0.3%, or 62,000, to a total of 18,616,000.[1] In kind, November saw a corresponding dip in unemployment, by -0.4%, to a total of 8.5% unemployment.[1] While modest compared with explosive recovery earlier in the summer, this month’s figures reflect a significant increase over the […]
Surviving a Second Wave for Non-Essential Businesses
As a second wave of Covid-19 lockdowns loom, non-essential businesses look to remain productive or, in some cases, solvent. Still reeling from spring shutdowns and uneven summer results, many businesses move toward a season of further government regulation and overall uncertainty with their very existence at stake. Can careful strategizing increase the odds of surviving, […]