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Canada's wage gap - between rich and poor - at record high, says OECD
Posted: December 5, 2011 | 
Category: Essential skills
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.
Public sector frustration could lead to increased work stoppages in 2012
Posted: December 5, 2011 |
Category: Essential skills
There is an increased prospect of work stoppages in the public sector in 2012, because labour – which has quietly accepted restraint in recent years – is becoming frustrated with ongoing demands for concessions from government employers, according to The Conference Board of Canada’s Industrial Relations Outlook 2012: Going Sideways, With a Twist.
ABC Life Literacy Canada hiring Program Manager for workplace literacy, essential skills (PDF)
Posted: December 2, 2011 |
Category: Essential skills
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.
Job numbers down in November but up 1.2 per cent from 12 months earlier
Posted: December 2, 2011 |
Category: Essential skills
Employment declined in Quebec and Saskatchewan in November, while it increased in Nova Scotia. There was little change in the other provinces.
Article outlines ways to overcome shyness in the workplace
Posted: December 2, 2011 |
Category: Essential skills
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.
A glimpse into the future of Canada's skills gap
Posted: December 1, 2011 |
Category: Essential skills
Unemployment remains stubbornly high, and yet employers complain that they can’t find the people with the skills they need. It’s time for a transformation of the way leaders develop and employ talent, advised Ravin Jesuthasan, managing director of Towers Watson’s talent management practice.
Financial Literacy Month ends with list of timely tips for consumers
Posted: December 1, 2011 |
Category: Learning
Use a line of credit to consolidate high-interest debt and save on interest costs. Pay an extra five per cent on your mortgage every year to reduce interest costs. Students, pay off your credit card balances and take advantage of student discounts to save money. These are just three of the 30 financial management tips BMO issued during Financial Literacy Month.
Ottawa to create new office to improve Canadians' financial literacy
Posted: December 1, 2011 |
Category: Learning
The federal government plans to create a "Financial Literacy Leader" office designed to help debt-burdened Canadians improve their money management skills but some consumer advocates believe the initiative might be a waste of cash.
International Adult Learners’ Week being observed in Canada March 24 -April 1, 2012
Posted: December 1, 2011 | | Adult Learners' Week in Canada
| Adult Learners' Week in CanadaCategory: Learning
The week celebrates adult learners across the country and the joy of learning throughout life.
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