Human Resources & Education

OECD data shows that countries with the highest apprenticeship participation rates have the lowest youth unemployment

Surrey Board of Trade and Douglas College event focused on hiring and retaining immigrant employees

Companies can reduce the negative impacts of absenteeism by implementing a disability management program, according to a Conference Board of Canada study released October 8.

Employers dealing with a skills shortage need look no further than our neighbours to the south, according to an October 4 Conference Board of Canada report.

The unionized cleaners who service Vancouver's Waterfront Centre and Pacific Centre are rallying today (October 2) to protest layoff notices they received last month, saying they were told their $12.65 per hour jobs were too expensive.

In leadership, we are continually looking for a demonstration of what a good leader should look like and how they should act. If searching for a visual on what an effective leader looks like, we can often turn to sports teams as a positive model.

Working with the elderly requires compassion, the desire to provide companionship

Employers are able to discriminate against those with visible tattoos unless the tattoo is done for religious or political reasons

Engagement and reward are keys to successful workplace recycling and composting programs

Developing new leaders is critically important for a company's long-term survival. However, how does a company create a plan to groom the next generation of leaders when there are no anticipated vacancies, limited time available to devote to training and mentoring, and tight budgets?