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 […]
Digital Marketing Trends Driving the Near Future
User generated content, evolving e-commerce strategies and the sunsetting of cookies among trends being followed by best digital marketers.
Beverly Hampson Considers The Value Of Returning To The Office
The Bulletproof Media Executive Coordinator discusses her company’s new HQ in Victoria and the exaggerated demise of the physical workspace.
Accounting Help for SMEs Extends Beyond Bean Counting
Qualified help and advice from accountants more important than ever amid relief funds, complicated taxes and cybersecurity concerns.
Set The Conditions For Sales Success
After a hard year, bolstering the spirits of your sales team is a worthy investment that will pay dividends.
Top Talent Comes At A Premium
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 […]
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.