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Alberta reviewing employment agency regulations

Albertan employment agencies will soon see a few changes in how they operate.


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Assess your HR performance free of charge

  In February, StepStone, a human resources management solutions provider, launched a new free online service for auditing the performance of HR processes.


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Telling your boss what you think about him or her is good for your health

According to a study presented at a British Psychological Society conference, inciting employees to tell their bosses what they think about them may be healthy.


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Social media replacing e-mail?

  According to the results of a PEOPLE FROM COSSETTE survey released in late November, social media could soon replace regular e-mail.


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Jobboom Index at its lowest in Ontario

Jobboom Index, is still at its lowest in Ontario. After five months at rock bottom (0%), it climbed to 2.7% for September...


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Apprenticeship training pays off!

According to a Canadian Apprenticeship Forum study, hiring an apprentice improves companies’ bottom line...


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Dutch employers to protect bullied employees

Dutch employers have decided to take the bull by the horns to battle the “punching bag” phenomenon, the reason for many lost working days.


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Generation Y seeks friends at work

But what makes generation Y tick? Fellowship and discovery above all, according to the recently released 2008 Digital Generation Survey, conducted by Career Innovation and AIESEC.


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Online videos: best viewed at work!

Caught in the act at work! According to a recent Nielsen Online study, Americans prefer viewing videos during work hours.


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Supporting volunteerism: a good thing

Volunteerism which covers a multitude of activities is no longer a purely individual affair, and interests an increasing number of Canadian employers...


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The environment more important than people with disabilities

According to a poll released by the Job Opportunity Information Network, Canadians believe the environment is more of a priority for Canadian companies than people with disabilities...


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Familiar with the term CrackBerry?

The BlackBerry has quickly become an indispensable work tool for many people, providing total mobility—along with a high dependency.


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