August 2021 Labour Force Update
As summer comes to a close, Canada posted job numbers fit for an optimistic fall. The nation added 90,000 jobs (+0.5%) in August, the third consecutive monthly increase. This brings Canada’s jobs total up to 18,974k—within 156,000 (-0.8%) of pre-pandemic levels. Accordingly, the unemployment rate fell by -0.4% to 7.1%. These numbers outperformed forecasts by […]
The Future of Marketing: What’s Influencing the Influencers?
As tech, social change, and evolving expectations disrupt the disruptors, two experts share thoughts on the future of influencer marketing.
A Window Into the Future of Sales and Construction
For Justin Vroegop, sales manager of Westeck Windows and Doors, responding to supply chain, labour, and market forces is key to success
The Challenge of Virtual Onboarding
A successful onboarding experience is critical to retaining new employees but remote work requires a new approach.
Seizing Opportunity Takes Strategy
To capitalize on opportunities created by the pandemic, sales leaders will need to focus on driving excellence within their own teams.
Electronics Manufacturing Sets Example for Advancement
Electronics manufacturers demonstrate the power of Industry 5.0 and transform the personal medical industry in the process.
AI, Tech, and the Future of Chemical Manufacturing
Artificial intelligence, data collection, and new enzyme development processes lead the chemical manufacturing industry into the future.
Case Study: AE Concrete
The past year and a half have been full of challenges and AE Concrete knows this especially well. In January of 2021, their manufacturing plant caught fire and was destroyed. In addition, their longtime production supervisor was set to retire, leaving them in need of a replacement at a difficult time. Kevin knew that the […]
Case Study: Avenue Road
The furniture industry in Vancouver is small, to say the least. So when luxury furniture retailer, designer and manufacturer, Avenue Road, needed to bring in a Director of Sales and Business Development to lead their expansion into the western Canadian market, finding the right candidate was a challenge. They enlisted the help of recruiter Alessia […]
July 2021 Labour Force Update
Canada’s recovery continued in July as employment rose whether counting by hours worked or jobs created. In July, Canada posted the addition of 94,000 jobs for a total of 18,884k, an increase of +0.5%. Total hours worked were up 1.3% and were 2.7% below their pre-pandemic level. Correspondingly, this brings the unemployment rate down ever […]