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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."
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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.
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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.
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Where Are The Next Jobs Coming From?
Overall, business startups in the private sector account for
something like 3% of total employment. This is a lot and these
are all new jobs. Another database that shows the incredible
flows in the labor market is calledJolts--Job
Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. It tracks vacancies, hiring
and separation in the labor market.
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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.
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When hiring in remote locations makes sense
You've
probably heard about Canadian companies with employees in
far-away places such as India, but it's probably fair to say few
of them have remote staff in Cape Breton.
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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.
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Immigrants still lagging in jobs mart
Lack of recognition of international education and experience
appeared as an important barrier to employment and a significant
contributor to labour market success. And despite having their
education and experience assessed prior to immigration, skilled
worker principal applicants are not more likely to be employed,
are not earning more income nor are they able to find employment
in jobs that utilize their skills.
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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.
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Skills shortage to leave Ontarians jobless by 2021: report
The study said it can be
conservatively estimated that at least 75% of workers in Ontario
will need postsecondary education and/or training by 2021 if
they are to be employable in Ontario's new innovation economy.
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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.
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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.
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Underworked, unemployed and under the weather
Study finds newcomers particularly vulnerable to stress and
illness associated with joblessness
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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