Survey: Half of Canadian Employers Feel There is a Shortage of Skilled Workers

Unable to find candidates with the skills they need, many employers are struggling to fill in-demand positions. Fifty per cent of employers feel there...

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Could Low Oil and Gas Prices End Western Canada’s Talent Shortage?

By Kael Campbell Could low oil and gas prices in Western Canada mean the end of talent shortages that have plagued Canada for the last...

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Neuroscience Reveals Necessity of HR Leadership

By Jennifer Gerves-Keen In their 17th Annual Global CEO Survey, PriceWaterhouse Coopers interviewed 1,344 CEOs in 68 countries during the fall of 2013. Sixty-three per...

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Canada’s Skills Gap Means Businesses Unprepared for Future Growth

By John Hiscox A recent survey has revealed the looming talent crisis facing Canadian organizations. The need for skills like analytics, cloud, and programming will...

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Olga Shcherbyna: Seeking Diversity Clues

As founder of the Vancouver-based Diversity Clues Consulting Inc., Ogla Shcherbyna’s favourite quote has always been M. Ghandi’s: “Be the change you want to...

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Yesterday’s Model? (New Modes of Thinking Required)

By Jennifer Gerves-Keen Our organizational models are not working; as HR professionals we should not be surprised—merely prepared. What does organizational change have to do...

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Five Top Trends to Watch in the Workplace in 2013

A skills shortage has taken hold in BC and elsewhere in Canada, and research shows one in every four CEO’s is holding back on...

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Skills Shortages: A Paradox Resolved (In Principle)

By Amelia Chan, CHRP In turning our focus to the future, it is interesting how often the past provides resolution to present challenges. The ever-looming paradox...

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