April 28, 2022
Relocation
The Pandemic Effect on Rentals in St. John, Canada
Like most places around the world, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The effects spilled over into the long-term rental market, impacting rental demand, price, and availability.
April 26, 2022
HR
A gap between older and younger generations of workers?
As ‘change’ and ‘adapting to change’ become the new missions of business, older workers have tended to fall into the stereotype of not willing to learn, and being stuck in their ways.
But the often-ignored reality is that ageism – or what some prefer to more accurately call ‘youngism’ – is actually hitting those new to their careers harder than ever too.
April 21, 2022
Relocation
Germany’s labor shortage and the Ukrainian workers
The shortage of skilled labour may soon threaten productivity in Germany, and Europe’s biggest economy is now scrambling to make the most of well-trained Ukrainian refugees as Russia’s war on Ukraine enters its third month.
April 18, 2022
Technology
High Potential Tech Visa Without a Job Offer
Council of Canadian Innovators wants Canada to introduce a High Potential Tech Visa, to give in-demand professionals a pathway to permanent residency without a job offer in hand.
April 14, 2022
HR
Workplace flexibility in a new light
When unexpected disruptions make business-as-usual impractical, it’s time to define the new normal and make it work for you. Whether it’s as a response to changing workforce expectations, the need to keep workers and society safe, or to support collaboration across teams spanning different geographic locations, many organizations today are looking at workplace flexibility in a new light. New ways of working often warrant new strategies, capabilities, behaviors, and mindsets to be successful.
April 12, 2022
Immigration
The CNA Criticizes Exploitation in Alentejo
It is necessary to “hold everyone responsible” in the agricultural sector for the problems of labour exploitation of immigrants, including the owners of agricultural holdings.
April 6, 2022
Relocation
TFWP changes coming into effect to help Canada build its workforce
These measures, announced April 4, come in response to a nationwide labour shortage. Canada is experiencing a low unemployment rate and high job vacancies at the same time.
