February 2021 Labour Force Update

In February, Canada’s employment increased by 1.4%, adding 259,000 jobs to an uncertain economic landscape.1 Following two consecutive months of losses greater than forecast, including the surprising disappearance of over 210,000 jobs in January, this month’s numbers continue to elucidate just how complex the nation’s pandemic recovery is shaping up to be.2 Of these new […]

Top Talent Comes At A Premium

But that premium isn’t always financial. More than ever, employees are looking for flexible roles that prioritize their health and schedule.

Over the last several months of my consultancies in Human Resources, I’ve noticed remarkable changes in what employees and companies value most. For decades, compensation has been the number one driving force behind most job changes, contract negotiations, and strategic reorganizations. This is understandable. For those that work to live (rather than the passionate folks […]

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 […]