Career expert offers five tips for turning temporary assignment into full-time job
TORONTO, Jan. 28 /CNW/ - In today's employment environment, temporary work continues to stand out as a bright spot.

January 29, 2010 | Read more...

New video from CAF-FCA sings praises of incorporating apprentices in workplace
OTTAWA, Jan. 27 /CNW Telbec/ - "I really shouldn't give away my best kept secret weapon," says Les LaRoque, President of Botting & Associates.

January 28, 2010 | Read more...

Statistics Canada looks at hours worked and labour productivity: 1997-2008
From 1997 to 2008, business sector productivity increased at an annual average rate of 1.3% in Canada. However, productivity growth slowed considerably after 2003 when compared with the 1997-to-2003 period.

January 28, 2010 | Read more...

‘Winging it’ won’t cut it in today’s job interviews
If job hunters didn't realize that it is a very different labour market now than it was a year or two ago, they will quickly understand it when they sit down for their first interview, say recruiters.

January 27, 2010 | Read more...

Resumés should be tailored to a specific job
The kitchen-sink approach to writing a resumé is not what will grab the attention of prospective employers, according to career counsellors. Job seekers are advised instead to take a more targeted approach when seeking employment.

January 27, 2010 | Read more...

Canada’s well-educated workforce lacks physical capital to improve productivity
OTTAWA, Jan. 26 /CNW Telbec/ - Canada has a well-educated workforce that has not been given the required physical capital-machinery and equipment, infrastructure and buildings-to maximize output.

January 26, 2010 | Read more...

CSTD invites you to become supporter of Learn@Work Week by February 15, 2010
Now in its 5th year, Learn@Work Week is a national celebration of workplace learning. It recognizes not only the workplace learning professional, but each individual employee who has given of their time and energy to their own ongoing development.

January 25, 2010 | Read more...

Job search strategies need new approach, says career coach in new book
Job search strategies which worked 10 to 20 years ago are outdated and won't work in an economy transitioning from heavy manufacturing to a knowledge-based and entrepreneurial society, says the author of a new book outlining job-hunting tips.

January 25, 2010 | Read more...

Yukon’s advanced education branch offers students a STEP up
WHITEHORSE – Yukon employers participating in Advanced Education’s Student Training and Employment Program (STEP) this summer will have the option to offer four additional weeks of subsidized work experience to students, Education Minister Patrick Rouble announced today.

January 21, 2010 | Read more...

Office of Literacy and Essential Skills (OLES) launches new website
The Office of Literacy and Essential Skills (OLES) is focused on improving the literacy and essential skills of adult Canadians.

January 20, 2010 | Read more...

2010 calendar from Office of Literacy and Essential Skills profiles new tools
This year’s calendar profiles a number of exciting new tools such as the Vocabulary Building Workbook and the Essential Skills Storybooks for the Trades.

January 20, 2010 | Read more...

Six out of 50 Canadian cities have winning formula to attract skilled migrant workers: Conference Board
Ottawa, January 13— Calgary, Waterloo, Ottawa, Vancouver, St. John’s and Richmond Hill have what migrants are looking for when choosing where to locate, according to the Conference Board’s second report assessing the attractiveness of Canadian cities.

January 20, 2010 | Read more...

Instead of retiring at 65, most employees would like to ease into retirement
TORONTO, Jan. 18 /CNW/ - A new Ipsos Reid survey reveals that many of Canada's employers and employees are too scared to start the "retirement" discussion.

January 18, 2010 | Read more...

Three goals to help employers get 2010 off to great start
MONTREAL, Jan. 18 /CNW Telbec/ - As our economy recovers, the year ahead holds some sizeable challenges for managing human resources.

January 18, 2010 | Read more...

New NALD award to recognize innovation, outstanding achievement in information technology
FREDERICTON, N.B. – The National Adult Literacy Database (NALD) has created a new award to recognize outstanding achievement in information technology.

January 15, 2010 | Read more...

Job list highlights best and worst careers to have in 2010
NEW YORK - Being an actuary, calculating statistics to determine probability and risk, is the best job to have in 2010, while working on an oil rig as a roustabout is the worst, according to a study released recently.

January 14, 2010 | Read more...

Study: The changing cyclical behaviour of labour productivity
As the economy slumped in 2008 and 2009, labour productivity in Canada fell slightly as the combined reductions in employment and the average workweek did not match the drop in output. This marks a departure from recent recessions in Canada and the United States, when labour productivity increased during recessions.

January 14, 2010 | Read more...

CAMA to recognize excellence in municipal workplace literacy, learning
The Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) and the Literacy and Essential Skills in Municipal Workplaces Project will be presenting 2010 Awards of Excellence for Municipal Workplace Literacy and Learning Achievements at the annual CAMA conference in June.

January 13, 2010 | Read more...

HR Council looking for young non-profit employees to profile in new video series
Are you a young person 30 or under with employment experience in the Canadian nonprofit sector? Are willing to tell your story about developing your career in nonprofits?

January 13, 2010 | Read more...

NALD@Work’s Feature of the Month: Workplace Informal Learning Matrix (WILM)
The Workplace Informal Learning Matrix (WILM) is a tool designed to help measure the complexity of informal learning in the workplace.

January 12, 2010 | Read more...