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Universities see benefits to hiring spouses as profs
"Looking at academic couples is a bottom line for universities to be competitive for top faculty," says Londa Schiebinger, director of the institute. "The way we've always done it is not a way that will necessarily attract women."

http://www.vancouversun.com/life/Universities+benefits+hiring+
spouses+profs/2571425/story.html

Governments of Canada and Yukon Helping Unemployed Workers
Yukon workers who need help in finding employment will benefit from training programs funded through the Canada-Yukon Labour Market Development Agreement. Beginning February 1, the federal government is funding the Government of Yukon's own skills development programs.

http://newsblaze.com/story/2010020810040200003.cc/topstory.html

Canada's workforce can't keep up with the demand for Green careers
Canada's workforce can't keep up with a burgeoning demand for Green careers.  Specializations including oceanographers, toxicologists and environmental lawyers accounted for over 500,000 jobs in Canada in 2006. 

http://www.examiner.com/x-25167-Montreal-Parenting-Examiner~y2010m2d13-Canandas-workforce-cant-keep-up-with-the-demand-for-Green-careers

Same degree, unequal opportunities
But despite their accomplishments, female MBA graduates lag behind their male counterparts because of hiring practices at major corporations around the world.

http://www.thestar.com/business/article/767133--same-degree-unequal-opportunities

Small businesses reluctant to hire skilled immigrants: study
More than 50% of newcomers said they have found work in their chosen field, but not at their level of education. And 30% felt they were overqualified for their current position. Of those interviewed by PCPI, 75% said they had been advised to seek further education to achieve their career goals.

http://www.torontosun.com/money/2010/01/29/12669636.html

A professional 'identity crisis'
Limited workplace opportunities are discouraging many IT professionals, prompting some to change jobs often in search of a more influential role. It's a challenge they have faced for decades, but some industry leaders say it's time they got over it.

http://www.calgaryherald.com/professional+identity+crisis/830455/
story.html

Greying Canada to turn job market upside-down
The global recession has done its share of damage to the Canadian job market, with nearly 370,000 employees shed from payrolls since last October. For workers lucky enough to keep their jobs, many have seen pay and benefits reduced.

http://www.financialpost.com/story.html?id=1850219

Underworked, unemployed and under the weather
Study finds newcomers particularly vulnerable to stress and illness associated with joblessness

http://www.thestar.com/living/article/675622

Mentors needed to help newcomers
Canadian professions are expected to act as teachers, role models, coaches and advisers. For the mentor, it's an opportunity to give back and also look at best practices, she said, as they may have an opportunity to learn how things are done in another country and compare notes. It's an opportunity for professional development and learning about other cultures.

http://www.wellandtribune.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1685270

Quick tips for international jobs
Whether you have completed your college, are planning to change your current job or are just looking for a change, it's a good idea to look into getting international jobs. It's not just that these jobs are worth considering in terms of giving a bulge to your pocket, it's also that you can gain different kinds of experience and exposure.

http://www.bestsyndication.com/?q=node/24965

Victoria tops city survey for young professionals
Victoria tops the list of Canada's "Next Cities," the best places to live and work in Canada for young professionals, according to a study released Tuesday.

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/story/2009/07/28/
mb-next-cities-rankings.html

IT backlash in Britain
According to the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo), more than 35,000 IT workers from outside the European Union (EU) were granted work permits in 2008 despite the economic downturn.

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090309/jsp/nation/story_10646436.jsp

Recruiters banking on the best and the brightest
KPMG was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers in 2009 as ranked by Mediacorp. It joins a growing list of financial-services firms working hard to ensure their workforce mirrors the communities they serve.

http://www.calgaryherald.com/Recruiters+banking+best+brightest/
1327474/story.html

Where jobs are and students aren't
Declining interest at the university level comes at a time when overall demand for information technology professionals is growing. Demand for IT workers in Canada has doubled over the past 18 months, according to CNC Global.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/where-jobs
-are-and-students-arent/article899707/

Hiring freeze more likely than layoffs: Survey
"Employers recognize that the recession won't last forever and they don't want to find themselves short of employees or skills when things improve," said Tim Clarke, Hewitt Canada's benefits practice leader.

http://www.canada.com/Business/story.html?id=1206591

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