Canada has a great job market at the moment. Employment numbers blew past estimates, rising over 153,000 in November 2021. But we don’t just want a job or career that’s good for today. We look to the future to see what careers continue to be in demand in 2022 and beyond. Working in an in-demand…
Human resources (HR) is the finding, screening, recruiting, training, and retaining of employees in the workplace. This job field is highly complicated, and there are always new trends. The pandemic and the “great resignation” have flipped the HR field on its head. HR professionals and business owners need to understand the leading trends to attract…
End-consumers are diverse. Diversity comes in the form of people’s skin colours, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, and more. As your team determines how to market and create products for target demographics, it’s essential to have a diverse group to understand the needs of your end consumers. According to a study by the Harvard Business Review,…
Both small and large businesses can significantly benefit from the flexibility of hiring a freelancer. Whether it’s an IT consultant, graphic designer, or proposal writer, a freelancer can take on short-term and long-term projects with less supervision and commitment. A freelancer might also save you money because they only charge for working hours. You often…
Many view accounting as a secure and reliable career path. If there’s money involved, then there’s an accountant involved as well! But not all accounting jobs are built equally. Finding the role that fits your needs and skillsets can be challenging. You might also prefer some industries over others. The accounting work at a technology…
Finding a job … finding a career is no easy task. Despite what you might think, you don’t need to tackle it on your own. Enlisting a recruiting agency’s help can better your chances of landing your ideal job in whatever market you face. An agency can act as your coach, guide, support system, and…
What do taxi drivers, travel agents, and store cashiers have in common? They’re often touted as jobs that will disappear in the next few decades. Advancements in artificial intelligence and other technologies see many driving roles replaced with self-driving vehicles and store cashiers ousted by kiosks. But robots aren’t here to replace all our jobs.…
Soft skills are usually defined as personality traits, habits, or attributes that employees use to interact with colleagues, bosses, and clients. There is no shortage of soft skills in this world, and some ultimately allow you to better succeed in your career than others. This article lists six soft skills that are vital to career…
COVID-19 has brought the world a lot of new options. It’s not only remote work, but businesses now have the choice to go remote-first and not even lease office space. Another new option is the hybrid workplace, which allows employees to work from home and office. While some companies promise a return to an in-person-only…
Businesses are struggling to hire. Data from Monster.ca found that approximately 26% of hiring employers are having trouble finding qualified employees. As a result, companies have had to put their current workers on overtime and even turn away new clients and customers. Simultaneously, the economy is reopening as vaccine distribution grows and COVID-19 restrictions decrease.…