Laid off? How to move forward in your career.
Many Ontario companies have been forced to lay off a substantial number of employees over the past few years. Unfortunate realities of economic recessions, layoffs
Canada’s Shift to Temporary Workers – What this Means for Employers and Job Seekers
The rumours are true. Temporary employment is growing at a much faster rate than permanent positions in Canada today. According to Statistics Canada, the number
LinkedIn’s New “Contacts” Feature – Good for Job Seekers? Or Bad?
LinkedIn has once again rolled out a new feature. LinkedIn Contacts debuted at the end of April and offers a sophisticated way to coordinate and
Overcoming Ontario’s Slow Job Market
Few professional tasks are more challenging than looking for a job during a recession. As many job seekers already know, job growth has been slow
How Close Are You to Your Professional Network?
All relationships have a number of things in common. They require mutual trust, respect and reciprocity. Professional relationships, of course, are no different. We all
Ontario Looks to Add Jobs through Innovative Research Projects
Investing in research that both improves lives nationally and strengthens the local economy has long been a priority in Ontario. A number of Toronto-area organizations
Ontario Court of Appeals Clarifies Obligation for Reporting Non-worker Injuries
A recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeals has clarified a grey area for many employers concerning reporting non-worker workplace injuries or fatalities. The
Is Your Interviewing Communication Style Costing You the Job?
You look great on paper. Your skills match the job description perfectly. But you get to the interview and everything just falls apart. Sound familiar?
Ontario Proposes Amendments to Employment Standards Act for Family Caregiver Leave
There’s been a growing trend over the past few years to offer more flexible leave options to employees that require time off in order to
To Find the Best Candidates, Your Hiring Wish List Needs to be Realistic
Many employers are surprised to find out that their hiring requirements are negatively impacting their search for new candidates. While knowing what you’re looking for
Ontario Arbitrator agrees with Employer’s Decision about “Working Notice”
An important decision was made recently regarding terminating an employee in Ontario. The issue revolved around whether or not an employer can provide “working notice”
LinkedIn Connections – Which is More Important: Quantity or Quality?
Over the past year, LinkedIn has continued to grow in popularity among professionals—especially those looking for a new position. The popular social media site gives