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New numbers from the Corporate Executive Board’s quarterly study of 20,000 employees over the second half of 2011 took a look at the biggest drivers of employee retention – that is, the reasons people choose to stay loyal to their company – and found that it’s not about the money in the post-recession workforce.

Disability scammers, floaters, coasters, the 'entitled' -- If you recognize any of these classic workplace grinches, it might be the right time for a few office resolutions.

Diane Finley, minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, has announced the appointment of Mary-Lou Donnelly to the Canada Employment Insurance Commission as the commissioner for workers for a five-year term, effective January 16, 2012.

Employees and employers in Manitoba will have more flexibility to adjust daily hours of work to accommodate personal obligations under one of four changes to the Employment Standards Code, Labour and Immigration Minister Jennifer Howard has announced.

Lee Gray, senior manager, RBC Recruitment, says a military resume should not be a barrier to working in corporate Canada. "Organizations should recognize the talents of ex-military individuals and give them the opportunity to add value in today's civilian workplace."

Successful onboarding reduces the time new hires take to get up to speed, increases productivity by improving employee engagement, and lowers new hire turnover. In short, onboarding is a welcoming experience that helps people feel comfortable in and connected to the organization. A Conference Board of Canada report, Bringing New Hires Up to Speed: How Structured Onboarding Can Help, identifies five objectives for an onboarding program.

The Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes the Government of Canada's move to repeal sections of the Canadian Human Rights Act and Canada Labour Code that permit employers to force employees to retire once they reach a certain age, regardless of their ability to do the job.

"NBCC is pushing boundaries and extending its reach to ensure all of our students gain access to college education and are successful in the workforce and in their own communities," said NBCC president and CEO Marilyn Luscomb.

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.

A curious pattern has emerged through Canada’s recession and rocky recovery: Employment levels have surged among older women. A look behind Canada’s net employment gains shows how unevenly they have been distributed in the labour force. Virtually all the increases through and since the recession have been among workers aged 55 or older, particularly women.

Employees in fast-growing economies have more freedom over the technology they use for work than their counterparts in developed countries, and are more likely to see corporate provision of devices as a perk, according to a study.

CAM’s road to employment begins with a strong grounding in the nine workplace Essential Skills, with a learner-focused strategy that begins at intake and continues on through to retention strategies designed for long-term success for both companies and Aboriginal communities.

There’s no arguing that internships are critical preparation for a successful post-graduation job search. In fact, many firms look for students who have held multiple internships, in addition to a degree.

A total of $10 million in skills-training funding is being made available to B.C. sector and industry groups over three years to allow them to play a leading role in developing new training programs to help meet labour market needs. The announcement was made during a keynote speech at a skills development conference hosted by the Industry Training Authority.