On paper, unlimited vacation can help attract and retain high-calibre talent, but as Radhika Panjwani reports, experts point out the problem lies in its muddled implementation and interpretation, and some even say it’s a gimmick.In reaction to Lisa LaFlamme not having her contract renewed as anchor of Canada’s No. 1-ranked newscast,Eileen Chadnick writes, “Sadly, the reality is that such situations extend well beyond careers in journalism, and there is a chorus of people who can relate.
Radhika Panjwani reports that Francophone candidates are in the driver’s seat. They can demand – and receive – lucrative salaries and perks in the current market, said Vernon Carbonell, a Toronto-based recruiter. Bilingual candidates are generally worth anywhere from 10- to 30-per-cent more than English-only candidates in today’s job market.Layoffs in the tech sector increased 350 per cent in May from April.
Even though employers look for candidates with literacy, numeracy and digital skills, Radhika Panjwani reported in June on a study that shows social and emotional skills such as communication, collaboration, leadership, resilience and cultural competency are critical in the workplace and need to be nurtured early in life.
While the Great Resignation in Canada was nothing like in the United States, the number of Canadians surveyed who say they plan to look for a new job jumped significantly. Jared Lindzon spoke with one company about how it is changing to help hire and retain employees.
There is no labour shortage with 10% unemployed