Canadians living with autism overlooked for employment opportunities: report – Toronto

in Mar 30, 2022

Canadian employers are being challenged when it comes to filling vacant roles. However, a new report finds many companies are overlooking a group that could help: those living with autism. Embracing neurodiversity at work: how Canadians with autism can help employers close the talent gap, a report by Deloitte, highlights a number of barriers people[…]

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Labour shortage looms as B.C. aims for pandemic-rebound summer

in Mar 27, 2022

With the busy summer season on the horizon and British Columbia relaxing COVID-19 restrictions, businesses are scrambling to hire in what was already a tight labour market. The hospitality sector is among those already grappling with staff shortages. That’s expected to worsen once patios open for the season. Kelly Gordon, a partner with the group[…]

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Canadians young and old left behind in pandemic jobs recovery – National

in Mar 23, 2022

The latest jobs numbers from Statistics Canada showed the country passed a significant milestone in February: the unemployment rate had dropped back to lows not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic knocked the labour force down to size two years ago. But while Canadian employment appears to have recovered to pre-pandemic levels overall, today’s labour force[…]

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City of Kingston ready to bolster workforce after pandemic hiring freeze – Kingston

in Nov 24, 2021

The number of municipal employees in the City of Kingston is about to rise. The city is getting ready to spend about $4.5 million to rehire city workers who were either laid off or had their jobs put on a freeze during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2022 budget estimates include increased staffing costs required[…]

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Hiring intentions hit all-time high as pandemic restrictions ease: Bank of Canada  – National

in Jul 05, 2021

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 5, 2021 11:18 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ New data from the Bank of Canada show hiring intentions among businesses have hit an all-time high and workers’ confidence[…]

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London-St. Thomas May jobless rate up 1.5 percentage points to 9.7% – London

in Jun 04, 2021

The unemployment rate for London-St. Thomas shot up to 9.7 per cent in May, up from 8.2 per cent in April. Data released Friday from Statistics Canada showed a third slot gacor gampang menang consecutive increase and the second in a row with a significant climb. Read more: London-St. Thomas unemployment rate soars to 8.2% in[…]

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Nursing graduates start careers in the midst of pandemic – Winnipeg

in May 14, 2021

The road to graduation hasn’t been a typical one for nursing students, but for graduate Hannah Payumo, it’s made her even more passionate about the profession. “Being so close to the end of my program, I really just wanted to say, ‘Put me in, coach.’ I really want to be there,” Payumo said. It[…]

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Jobs and work experience hard to find for high school students during pandemic

in May 04, 2021

Emma Matiejewski has been trying to get a job. That hasn’t been easy for the 18-year-old in Edmonton, Alta. “So far I’ve only gotten two interviews,” said Matiejewski, “and the two interviews I have gotten, no luck. “With the pandemic, people aren’t really hiring.” Read more: Alberta’s current COVID-19 status worse than every province[…]

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Manitoba’s level red COVID-19 restrictions reflected in latest employment numbers – Winnipeg

Manitoba’s level red COVID-19 restrictions reflected in latest employment numbers – Winnipeg

in Jan 08, 2021

The latest look at Manitoba’s job numbers since the province entered lockdown to quell the COVID-19 crisis shows considerable losses, mainly in the services-producing sector. According to new data from Statistics Canada, the province lost around 6,600 jobs between November and December — a one per cent drop. About two-thirds of those were full-time[…]

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COVID-19 pandemic has 1 in 4 Canadians thinking about switching careers – Winnipeg

COVID-19 pandemic has 1 in 4 Canadians thinking about switching careers – Winnipeg

in Dec 13, 2020

A recent poll on the mental health of Canadians since the pandemic began suggests one in four are considering a career change. According to Morneau Shepell’s monthly Mental Health Index, 24 per cent of those polled say the pandemic has caused them to reconsider their career path. Read more: Temporary holiday season jobs in[…]

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