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The Canadian Human Rights Commission’s 2014 Report on Equality Rights of Women finds that employment inequality still exists for Women in Canada. Acting Chief Commissioner, David Langtry says, “When compared to adult men, Canadian women are earning less across most employment sectors.” In the report, he goes on to say, “Canadian women have made important gains on the road to equality over the years. But important gaps remain.” Compared to adult men in Canada: Canadian women earn less income in most employment sectors Canadian women are more likely to be unemployed This…
Statistics Canada just reported the results of a new study providing insight to the Cumulative Earnings of Postsecondary Graduates Over 20 Years. The report followed 15,000 graduates over two decades (1991 to 2010) to determine short- and long term income prospects. The early educational decisions of our youth affect their career development throughout their life. Decisions on pursuing post-secondary education or training in the trades have a significant impact on their earning potential. This report shows that post-secondary graduates tend to fare better in terms of labour force participation, unemployment, and earnings than those…
The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap 2014 Report benchmarks gender gaps and ranks countries. Overall, the worldwide gender gap has closed by 4% since 2006. According to the report, “Canada experienced an overall improvement compared to 2006. Compared to 2013, the country saw a slight decrease on the Economic Participation and Opportunity and Health and Survival sub-indexes, no change on the Education Attainment sub-index and an improvement on Political Empowerment sub-index, led mainly by more “women in ministerial positions” (from 7% to 25%).” Canada ranks 19 out of 142 countries. Here’s a snapshot of the…
HAMILTON, ON (October 21, 2014) – On November 5, 2014, grade nine students across Canada will visit the workplace of a parent, relative or friend as part of the National program, Take Our Kids to Work™ day. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) reminds all organizations involved to make safety a priority on this day and to take extra care to protect the visiting students from any hazards that may be present in the workplace. Take Our Kids to Work™ day allows organizations to demonstrate their commitment…
By Lori Jazvac. There is a new generation that is only beginning to scratch the surface of the workforce and leave a profound mark on prospective employers and career practitioners alike – Generation Z. While we often can pinpoint the distinct differences between Generation X, Y, and the Baby Boomers, leaving behind a trail of a steady 30+ year career progression, Generation Z offers a different twist. Unlike their Generation Y counterparts, the age bracket born between 1994 and 2010 is distinguished for employing an entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and innovative approach…
By Sharon Graham. Are you like me? I’m frequently asked to provide references for colleagues, and I am always happy to do so – especially when I can say something meaningful about how they have enriched my life, career, or business. Perhaps you also share some of my biggest frustrations. Often, I have to decline the request to be a referee because I don’t know the person well enough. When I do endorse someone I know wholeheartedly, I seldom learn the outcome of my support. DEFINITION ref·e·ree n. A person who…