Posted by Trish on Jan 28, 2010 in
Job Search First of all, let me state clearly that I believe job boards serve a very useful and valuable service to both candidates and employers. I have used a number of job boards throughout my career and have found them to be very useful resource tools.
Having said that, I was recently surprised to learn just how [...]
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Posted by Trish on Jan 5, 2010 in
Job Search With 2009 behind us, our economy is now in the embryonic stage of recovery from the recession, and many employers are contemplating replenishing their workforces, albeit through independent contractual agreements, or part-time positions.
My own research reveals that a new theme is emerging, although some may argue returning, and that is companies electing to use ‘independent contractors’ for a standard [...]
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Posted by Trish on Dec 29, 2009 in
Job Search
When conducting a job search, it is natural for us to be focused on our ‘hard skills’ such as computer programs knowledge, confidence with using social networking tools, navigating the Internet, firm portal databases, etc. All of these skills are a requirement of any job in the corporate world, and are valuable skills to have.
In our current job [...]
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Posted by Trish on Dec 10, 2009 in
NewsFlash
Almost every employer in every province pays into a workers’ compensation insurance system. This system of no-fault insurance reflects a historic trade-off whereby workers receive the right to benefits and employers receive protection from legal action by injured workers.
This protection, or “bar to claims,” is central to the workers’ compensation system. Without it, employers would [...]
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Posted by Trish on Nov 16, 2009 in
NewsFlash
I found this to be a very interesting article that I wanted to share with my readers.
Head hunters, professional recruiters and paid-for online job postings all feeling pinch
The concept of the article certainly makes sense as it is more cost effective to hire independently of course, particularly in this market. I also heard from one of [...]
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Posted by Trish on Nov 11, 2009 in
NewsFlash Fifty-nine per cent of employers are likely to reassess their retirement and pension programs by the end of this year as the onus for retirement savings shifts away from companies and onto the shoulders of workers, say experts.
Post-retirement health-care benefits are also disappearing, with one third of employers saying they expect to reduce coverage for [...]
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