National Adult Literacy Database

More and more cases involving the firing of workers for what they say online have been surfacing before labour tribunals in recent years – creating an entirely new category of dispute that did not exist a decade ago.

All Islanders are encouraged to join their neighbours, friends and families in reading the same novel as part of a new program to promote literacy and foster a life-long love of reading, says PEI Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Vessey.

Many families face competing priorities when it comes to savings. Despite these challenges, parents in all income groups place a high value on saving for their child's post-secondary education.

Amazon.com Inc says it now sells more digital e-books than paper books. The company said that for every 100 print books it has sold since April 1, it has sold 105 e-books. That includes both paperback and hardcover books, but excludes free downloads.

Sun Life Financial is committed to advancing the causes of financial literacy and workplace wellness, CEO Donald A. Stewart said at the company’s annual meeting.

The Gandhi Day Literacy Project works in partnership with the Toronto District School Board to teach elementary school students about social justice and encourage global citizenship using Mahatma Gandhi’s life and work as a point of introduction. The program will deliver professional development for teachers focusing on human rights and peace-building, which will enable teachers to write and deliver globally oriented content that complements the regular curriculum.

New numbers back up the business case for hiring skilled immigrants. TRIEC engaged EKOS to survey employers about their hiring practices of newcomers. According to the results, one in five employers has hired a skilled immigrant to help them expand globally and locally, and feels that employees with international education and experience are effective in helping them meet their business goals.

In a tight market, every job seeker needs to find a way to stand out from the crowd. What separates the great from the good and makes a particular candidate too irresistible to pass up? Often, it is one of three things including your ability to prove your worth, your knowledge of the employer and your enthusiasm.

Many Canadian children have never seen a school librarian and never will. Nova Scotia has none, and the full-time equivalent of just three are left in New Brunswick. At least one school board in Ontario hasn’t had a teacher-librarian in 15 years, and numbers have declined in Alberta and British Columbia as well.

Financial literacy is an essential skill for the 21st century and a program in Michigan is helping students prepare for their financial independence. Although financial education isn't yet a requirement in Michigan schools, student participation in the credit union program can qualify as the fourth math credit required for high school graduation.

The term McJob first appeared in the summer of 1986 when George Washington University sociology professor Amitai Etzioni wrote a column for the Washington Post decrying the "highly routinized" jobs at fast-food restaurants and their effect on American teens.

Half of Britain's businesses have banned Twitter, Facebook and other social networking sites from the workplace, a study of 2,500 employers implies.

School's almost out but class is always in session when it comes to the job search. As new graduates prepare to enter the work world, they should pay as much attention to technology "etiquette" as they do promoting their mastery of technology.

Are you a 'Cameo'-style volunteer, who wants occasional, flexible opportunities to develop your skills? Or are you a 'Type A,' a highly motivated leader, driven to contribute to a cause that means the most to you? Volunteer Canada is introducing a new digital tool that recommends available roles suited to Canadians’ volunteer profiles and specific interests.

Research firm Ipsos Reid has unveiled findings of new national research providing insights on the habits and comfort of Canadians with their financial literacy and math skills. The research echoes 2003 IALSS statistics that showed 49.8 per cent of Canadians struggle to perform tasks involving math and numbers.