Some experts and researchers suggest employers should consider a type of four-day work week that allows employees to work fewer hours and get paid their same weekly salary. (Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock) Researchers suggest working fewer hours could boost productivity It’s only been days since a small Nova Scotia municipality launched a four-day condensed work week pilot project, but according to the chief administrative officer, so far, so good. The nine-month project, developed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, allows the municipality’s

   

Proposed changes would help address labour shortages by helping internationally-trained immigrants practise their profession or trade Table of Contents Content Quick Facts Quotes Additional Resources TORONTO — The Ontario government intends to propose legislation that would, if passed, help address the provincewide labour shortage by making it easier for internationally-trained immigrants to start careers in their profession. The proposal announced today would, if passed, help remove many significant barriers internationally-trained immigrants face, such as the requirement

Toronto Newcomer Job FairsCanada has been a land of immigrants, current annual immigration in Canada amounts to around 300,000 new immigrants – one of the highest rates per population of any country in the world.Official figures released reveal Canada welcomed 405,330 new immigrants in 2021 despite the COVID-19 global pandemic.Is Canada Job Expo for New Immigrants / Newcomers?Absolutely, most newcomers have heard about Canada Job Expo in their home country and some have attended Canada Job Expo

  Suddenly, WFH is now a buzzword. For the uninitiated, WFH or ‘Work From Home’ seems to be the new norm in these extraordinary times. Thousands of people have suddenly been thrust into the reality of working remotely from home. And with “Social distancing” becoming another buzzword, WFH could be here to stay. Look at the bright side! WFH now saves you precious time and money in commuting costs alone. While WFH can offer some