National Adult Literacy Database

As a greater number of baby boomers delay retirement and remain in the workplace past the traditional retirement age, it will become increasingly common to find older, more experienced workers reporting to significantly younger managers.

Canadian employers expect the hiring climate to remain moderate for the first quarter of 2012, according to the latest results of the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, the most extensive, forward-looking employment survey in the world.

Four Canadian book publishers will continue offering a rich selection of Canadian-authored books to readers everywhere, in both digital and print formats, thanks to an investment from the Government of Canada.

While children and parents get a break from school and work during the holiday season, families can still get involved in enjoyable learning activities.

Formalized diversity programs have become a mainstay in many business environments. "The way business looks at diversity is it's not just an employee program. It's about looking at the community as well," says Amy Hanen, associate vice-president of diversity and employee experience analytics at TD Bank Group in Toronto.

The 2nd annual survey conducted by Harris/Decima on behalf of Canada Post shows that greeting cards continue to be an essential tradition during the holidays - and one that permeates through younger generations, even if social media and electronic alternatives are prevalent in their lives.

The gap between Canada’s rich and poor is growing amid shifts in the job market and tax cuts for the wealthy, according to a study that shows income inequality at a record high among industrialized nations. A sweeping OECD analysis shows the income gap in Canada is well above the 34-country average, though still not as extreme as in the United States.

ABC Life Literacy Canada is recruiting for a new position, Program Manager, Workplace Literacy and Essential Skills, to be responsible for the overall direction and implementation of ABC’s workplace literacy and essential skills programs, tools and resources that support employers, unions, learners in the workplace and the workplace literacy and essential skills field.

The most important part of dealing with shyness is internal. Set aside some time to focus without distraction. Get comfortable and take some deep breaths to get grounded. If you're feeling anxious about anything, use your breathing to release the anxiety and bring yourself completely into the present.

The week celebrates adult learners across the country and the joy of learning throughout life.

TESL Canada invites you to submit a proposal to present at the TESL Canada 2012 conference October 11-13, 2012.  The conference will be held at Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, British Columbia. The theme for the conference, TESL Interiors: Landscapes of Literacies and Language, is one reflective of the multiple dimensions of communication and language education.  Presentations can cover any of the diverse areas of inquiry related to TEAL and Teacher Education.

Indigo announces the best books of 2011 with lists of top titles in fiction, non-fiction, teens' and children's books. As selected by Indigo's book buying team who read hundreds of titles every year, this year's compilation of must-read books features award winners, debuts and masterful storytellers from Canada and around the world.

It's important to understand that people talk a lot at work for many reasons. Some are anxious and fear silence so they talk to fill the space when feeling uncomfortable. Others have a high need for recognition or to be seen as an expert.

A major new report released by the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), indicates that over 90 per cent of Canadian students in Grade 8 are achieving at or above their expected level of performance in mathematics. Almost half are achieving above their expected level.

The ESL Literacy Network, winner of NALD’s Innovative Technology Award for 2011, offers a wide range of services and unique online resources in addition to adhering to the broader mandate for ESL instruction – breaking down barriers, opening doors and creating opportunities.