Job Market
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Lethbridge’s job market has rebounded from the COVID-19 yearsOne expert says those seeking jobs should “check those websites” and start calling around, because it is a job seeker's market.EconomySep 12
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Saskatchewan cities fare well despite stressful time for urban CanadaIt’s a tough time to be living in Canadian cities, according to a report from the Canadian Urban Institute.CanadaDec 3, 2023
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Holiday job postings down 30% amid cooling labour market: IndeedCanadian postings for seasonal holiday jobs are down 30 per cent from a year ago so far, according to Indeed, amid a softening economy and cooling labour market.CanadaNov 9, 2023
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Looking for a job this fall? What to know heading into a ‘complex’ marketFinding a job has gotten tougher for many candidates in Canada since the start of the year as the economy starts to cool. Here's what job seekers should know.MoneyOct 6, 2023
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Will Canada skirt recession? Jobs numbers show ‘clear signs of a soft landing’Canada's jobs market returned to growth in August with a gain of 40,000 positions, but the unemployment rate held steady amid a growing population.CanadaSep 8, 2023
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Millennials set to face most economic pain in months ahead, RBC says. Here’s whyMillennials who are saddled with debt such as costly mortgages might well bear the brunt of higher interest rates in the months to come, a new RBC report argues.MoneyAug 23, 2023
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Ontario job seekers increasingly looking for work in other provinces: IndeedOntario job seekers are increasingly looking for work in other provinces, especially positions in remote-friendly sectors like tech, said a new report from Indeed.CanadaJan 31, 2023
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Flexible work schedules ‘win win’ for employees and businesses: UN reportThe report by the International Labour Organization says giving workers flexibility in terms of where and when they work can be win-win for both employees and businesses.EconomyJan 6, 2023
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Short on workers, North American employers turn to robots in record numbersNorth American companies placed a record number of orders for robots in the second quarter of 2022 amid labour shortages and rising compensation costs.EconomyAug 29, 2022
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Okanagan employers struggle to recruit, retain employees amid labour shortageThe Kelowna Chamber of Commerce is discussing attracting and retaining workers in a hot labour market this week and Chamber officials admit it is a complex issue.EconomyMay 3, 2022
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