Market Trends

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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