Contract loss prompts layoffs at Belleville call centre
Large Belleville employer to lay off employees after contract loss. Continue reading
Employers
Labour shortages in New Brunswick a ‘major’ issue, says Chamber of Commerce
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
A labour shortage report released by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business Tuesday indicates there are 6,300 unfilled jobs, with a vacancy rate of 2.7 per cent — the fourth-highest rating among the 10 provinces in Canada. Continue reading
Sask. employers can soon use software to detect workplace fatigue and impairment
The Safety Association of Saskatchewan Manufacturers announced Thursday they will be the licensed distributor of a new workplace fatigue and impairment screening software called AlertMeter. Continue reading
CMA slams Ontario’s move to allow employers to require doctor’s note for minor illnesses
A national doctors’ group is raising concerns about the Ontario government’s move to allow employers to require workers to provide a doctor’s note to explain even minor illnesses, such as the common cold. Continue reading
Small business owners in Manitoba concerned about cannabis legalization
Not enough resources are a concern for small Manitoba businesses who are uneasy about the legalization of cannabis. Continue reading
Kingston East Business Association provides answers on cannabis legalization impacts
The Kingston East Business Association provided members with answers on how to prepare their businesses for cannabis legalization. Continue reading
London employers see ‘respectable’ hiring climate for end of 2018: survey
Data collected from area employers shows 13 per cent plan to hire between October and December. Continue reading
Get ready for pot in the workplace, Surrey Board of Trade tells employers
Employers need to beef up human resource policies with legal pot on the way. Continue reading
Kingston Job Fair brings job seekers and employers face-to-face
Keys Employment Centre organized the one-day event that had 54 employers registered and looking to hire. Continue reading
Kingston employers honoured for paying workers ‘living wage,’ while rallies continue over Tim Hortons’ cuts
By Nikki Jhutti Reporter
Tim Hortons locations were the focus of more rallies in Kingston on Tuesday, while other local employers were honoured for paying their workers a living wage. Continue reading