More than three-quarters of employees would consider changing jobs to obtain better retirement benefits, according to a national survey of 862 working Canadians. About 77 per cent of those surveyed said they may jump ship if another employer offered better retirement benefits, according to the most recent ADP Canada Sentiment Survey. Employees in B.C. were [...]
Companies expect only marginal sales growth over next year: Bank of Canada Overall, firms expect to add jobs over the coming year – but hiring intentions remain below post-recession levels The Bank of Canada is predicting a marginal acceleration in sales over the next 12 months. REUTERS/Chris Wattie OTTAWA (CP) — Canadian businesses are expecting [...]
Average absence rate 8.9 days in 2015: Report The average absence rate among Canadian organizations in 2015 was 8.9 days per full-time employee, according to a Conference Board of Canada report. At 7.8 days, private sector organizations saw a lower level of work absence than the public sector (12.7 days). Unionized employees had higher work [...]
Salary increases expected to average 1.39 per cent for 2016: Survey Highest gains expected in Ontario, B.C., Quebec The projected national average base salary increase is expected to drop to 1.39 per cent for 2016 from the 1.99 per cent predicted in November, according to surveys by the Wynford Group. The highest provincial base salary [...]
THE QUESTION I am an intermediate-level communications professional with a solid track record who is considering a move to a new organization. However, I absolutely hate asking people to provide references. It is intrusive to the person being asked for a referral and makes the person doing the asking feel like a beggar. Why are [...]
More Brits looking for jobs in Canada after Brexit vote: Job search site Queries four times average in 48 hours following vote TORONTO (CP) — A job search website says many United Kingdom residents have started looking for jobs abroad in the wake of the Brexit vote and Canada is high on their destination wishlist. [...]
THE QUESTION Cash flow is tight right now. Can I dip into my payroll deductions account to pay my employees? THE ANSWER There is always a temptation when your business is struggling and you are trying to make ends meet to dip into your payroll funds, but doing so can really come back and bite [...]
When an unexpected disaster occurs, people immediately ask: How could this happen? Who was responsible? Where do we go from here? Having worked for decades in the chemical industry, including acting as chairman of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) and a consultant in chemical plant and oil refinery safety worldwide, I have seen my [...]
"International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced $50 million in new funding for small businesses looking to export their goods." Federal government launches $50-million fund to boost small-business exports The Canadian Press International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced $50 million in new funding for small businesses looking to export their goods. Under the CanExport [...]
How LinkedIn has helped kill cold calling once and for all. STEPHEN KEY Entrepreneur.com Published Monday, Feb. 15, 2016 5:00AM EST Last updated Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 2:50PM EST If you dread making cold calls, you’re not alone. I mean, who doesn’t? But the good news? You don’t have to. Not anymore. LinkedIn has changed [...]