June 22, 2020
The coronavirus outbreak forced many companies to rely on online meetings. This had a dramatic impact on the hiring process. Now that the COVID-19 restrictions are starting to lift, there will still be a significant place for a digital strategy in your recruitment program. Leverage the skills you mastered during the lockdowns to include virtual interview capabilities to…
Read MoreJune 15, 2020
As the recovery begins to take hold, we’re seeing how much ground has been lost Recent economic indicators are a stark reflection of Canada’s difficult reality. While the contraction in GDP was less than expected in March, the data available to date suggest a sharper contraction in April. The gradual easing of lockdown measures, however,…
Read MoreJune 8, 2020
Canada’s unemployment rate increased by 5.2 per cent, bringing April’s rate to 13 per cent. The dire news is due to COVID-19 and other factors, leaving the economy with nearly 2 million fewer jobs. This means that competition is going to be fierce for those of us looking for jobs in an already crowded job…
Read MoreJune 1, 2020
Canada’s economic future remains uncertain but what we can infer from the devastating blows to the workforce is that the job market will look very different post-COVID. With the unemployment rate rising month-over-month no one’s job is completely safe. So whether you are employed or unemployed, you should always be prepared. If you’re wondering what…
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