Workforce

• Alberta program aims to help people with disabilities participate in workforce

  The provincial government plans to launch a new social assistance regime, the Alberta Disability Assistance Program, in 2026.

  Politics

  Feb 4
  
• Unmanaged menopause symptoms cost Canadian economy $3.5 billion annually: report

  Without proper support in place, the Menopause Foundation of Canada says around one in 10 women end up quitting their jobs because of their symptoms.

  Health

  Oct 16, 2023
  
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• 21% of Sask. construction workforce could retire within decade: association

  The Saskatchewan Construction Association's Shannon Friesen said many projects are starting up but the industry will have to figure out ways to find workers.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2023
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• Stay-interviews: Manitoba experts say they’re a great way to retain workers

  It may not be new, but the HR practice is buzzing across Manitoba workforces – a stay-interview can be used by employers to build trust, retain employees and reduce turnover.

  Economy

  May 29, 2023
• Here’s what a recession could mean for gig workers in 2023

  Employers in many industries are struggling to hire the workers they need. That means workers have more options for full-time work available to them.

  Economy

  Jan 6, 2023
• Canada closing gap with U.S. in workforce race with immigration boost

  The annual number of permanent residents admitted to the U.S. was well below pre-pandemic levels in 2021, while Canada welcomed the most newcomers ever in a single year.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2022
• Some sectors in Canada are seeing a wave of retirements. Burnout might be why

  Health care and construction are among the sectors bearing the brunt of retirements, creating challenges in Canada's labour market.

  Economy

  Sep 30, 2022
• Women lead job growth as unemployment rate dips to 5.1%

  Canada's unemployment rate dropped to 5.1 per cent in May, the lowest level on record, according to Friday's Labour Force Survey results.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2022
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• Kelowna’s unemployment rate drops to 5.3%

  The rate dropped to 5.3 per cent in April, from 6.7 per cent in March. In February it was one of the highest numbers in the country, coming in at 7.1 per cent.  

  Economy

  May 10, 2022
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• London-based Info-Tech marks 1,000-strong workforce with plans to hire 200 more

  Info-Tech Research Group says its workforce grew by some 43 per cent in 2021, with staff working out offices in London, Toronto, Sydney, and Las Vegas.

  Economy

  Mar 8, 2022