In a move straight out of a futuristic sitcom, Japanese companies are now using AI to transform the voices of furious customers into soft, pleasant tones. Gone are the days of agents bracing themselves for verbal explosions; now, even the most volcanic outbursts will sound like bedtime stories. The Magical “Anger Suppression” Button Picture […]
A review of hirings and dismissals in Canada, in November 2024 Health P.E.I. focused on hiring hundreds of new staff, AGM hears Health P.E.I.’s annual general meeting highlighted recruitment and retention as top priorities to stabilize healthcare for Islanders. The agency plans to hire hundreds of workers to address staff shortages and improve patient […]
A short review of hirings and dismissals in some companies in Canada, in October 2024 Hirings The Manitoba government has announced significant progress in its initiative to hire 1,000 new health care workers. This effort comes in response to the ongoing challenges faced by the province’s health care system, particularly exacerbated by the COVID-19 […]
“You should change posture for ten minutes every hour,” What kinds of bad posture is it easy to get into at work? There are essentially three kinds. As regards monitor use, a bigger screen does not necessarily lead to less visual fatigue, as opposed to what one might think. On the contrary, larger monitors often […]
Candidates are promised a fulfilling, new job, and work on exciting projects. They are lured by advancement opportunities and the positive appraisal from the team that they will join. In short, they are promised the world. During a new employee’s first week, he’s on a honeymoon. We present him to the team, show him how […]
It’s back to school! While the Northvolt saga has Quebec in suspense, was there any encouraging news regarding employment in Canada in September… The Resolute Forest Products plant in Maniwaki is ceasing operations for an indefinite period of at least six months, affecting approximately 120 employees. The decision, linked to a crisis in the […]
Canadians think about work, even on vacation. Indeed, 62% of Canadians confess to checking their work e-mails and voicemail regularly or from time to time while on vacation, according to an Expedia.ca survey. People from British Columbia have the hardest time letting go, with 68% of respondents staying in touch with the office while on vacation. […]
All Canadians are far from contributing to their retirement savings. However, a majority seem to be preoccupied with the idea of being short of funds if they were to live to 100. But how should Canadian workers prepare for retirement? According to surveys, there is every indication that Canadians do not give enough significance […]
There was a lot of bad news announcing layoffs this summer! OpenText Corporation announced that it will lay off nearly 1,200 employees, representing approximately 8% of its global workforce. The move is part of an optimization plan to reduce costs and streamline operations following the acquisition of Micro Focus. The company is seeking to […]
You have one (or perhaps several…) propositions on hand, choosing between job offers, and yet something tells you you’re not sure… Let’s look at the main points which led you to begin the process: You have been approached directly: You were happy in your job and your employer lived up to your expectations, your colleagues are angels…However […]
A review of some hirings and dismissals in Canada in June 2024 OC Transpo held its second job fair at Greenboro park-and-ride in Ottawa to address ongoing workforce shortages, particularly in drivers, leading to service disruptions. The agency aims to recruit hundreds, including 450 bus operators, 36 Para Transpo operators, and 48 rail network trainees. […]
Here are some companies that made headlines following announcements of major personnel movements in May 2024. HIRINGS AtkinsRéalis Canada, the Canadian division of the former SNC-Lavalin, must hire massively to meet the growing demand for energy infrastructure, particularly for Hydro-Québec. The president, Stéphanie Vaillancourt, emphasizes that the company will recruit not only engineers, but […]
