Market Trends



Managers:
5 Tips to Avoid the Pink Slip

In tough times, tension may build among managers as company leaders decide who to lay off. What can managers do to hang on to their positions?
2009, March

Teaming Up for Training

Some industries cannot operate without a qualified workforce. The workforce, however, cannot gain the experience needed for the job without working for that industry. What’s the solution to this catch-22?
2009, March

Industries on the Skids

As opportunities dry up in manufacturing, transportation, and jobs that require unskilled labour, workers are left wondering whether there’s a future in their field.
2009, March

Managers:
Staying Ahead of the Curve

Managers at high tech firm Ubisoft have found a way to keep their workforce at the top of their game. What’s their secret?
2009, March

High Hopes for High Tech

With the dot com crash just a faded memory, the high tech industry is back in full swing and hungry for workers. But as companies look to cut costs, will these jobs stay on Canadian soil?
2009, March

More Demand,
More Money?

When fast-food clerks in Fort McMurray get $15 an hour, workers across Canada are wondering if a stint in Northern Alberta is an easy way to beef up their bank accounts.
2009, March

Relocating:
5 Questions to Ask Before Making the Move

To move or not to move – that’s the question a lot of workers find themselves asking. What factors should you consider before shipping off to another province?
2009, March

Sweetening the Pot for Doctors

Patients are losing their patience as they scramble to find a family doctor. But the flip side is that med school graduates are flush with opportunities.
2009, March

Solid Sectors Offer Security

Doctors, nurses, accountants, public sector workers and engineers are in a private club of sectors that are perennially stable. Care to join them?
2009, March

Employment Trends for 2009-2010:
What’s Hot and What’s Not

The U.S. economy has been falling off the sidewalk lately, while Canada’s has been moving at a more leisurely pace.
2009, March