The OECD has just published its latest short term economic outlook. It concludes that the global economy is not out of the woods. GDP growth in the organizations’ countries are expected to reach 1.4% next year and 2.3% in 2014.
Although company Christmas parties are extremely popular with employers and are expected to promote team spirit, a survey by OfficeTeam has revealed that only 55% of employees appreciate them.
According to a recent report by the Catalyst Group, women see their career blocked by the fact that they do not have as good access as men to high visibility positions or to experience abroad.
According to the “Global Workforce Study” by Towers Watson, Canadian workers are not engaged at work and feel unsupported by their company. Elements that have an impact on productivity
37% of Canadian small business owners have implemented a succession plan for their retirement, according to a study by BMO Financial Group.
Addicted to new technology, seeking personal growth and anxious for greater flexibility at work – Generation Y charms recruiters as much as they perplex them. Yet the time for the next generation has arrived and now is the time for Canadian companies to open up to the expectations of young professionals who envisage being employed in new ways. Organizations that are rethought and corrected, flexible schedules, adjusted developments and compensation... Focus on essential measures.
According to a survey by Right Management of more than 1,000 employees in Canada and the U.S., 84% of workers say they plan to look for new jobs in 2012.
Worldwide, most companies are getting better at using social media to inform their employees. According to a Towers Watson study, 69% of companies intend to increase their use of these tools over the next 12 months.
An English language school in China has clearly stated its refusal to hire candidates born under the Scorpio or Virgo astrological signs.
Although some small- and medium-sized businesses are ahead of the pack when it comes to using mobile tools, most still have some catching up to do.
According to a survey by Aon Hewitt, employers who have implemented a total rewards statement determined that employers who use them believe they are effective at helping improve employees’ awareness of the value of their benefits and employee retention.
An OECD report says that Canada is recovering from the recession better than other member countries, and that the job market seems in better shape than a few months ago.