Jobless rate climbs to 7.7%
One quarter of Canadian workers fear they’ll lose their jobs as the recession deepens, according to a survey released Monday by Ipsos Reid.“We’re seeing concerns throughout all levels the organizational structure,” says JB Aloy, Ipsos’ resident expert on employee research. “From managers, to technical specialists, to workers on the floor, there is a great concern […]
Contracts that restrict movement by former employees must be precisely worded
Canada loses 129,000 jobs in January
Ottawa to pump billions into EI and a range of skills training programs
Increases seen in all provinces
Only 5% of companies plan to cut retiree benefits
71,000 full-time jobs cut in December
70,600 jobs lost in November
Correction: The printed version of this story incorrectly stated that Fidelity plans to wind down its defined benefit pension record keeping business. Fidelity is winding down its defined contribution record keeping business.Mutual fund companies may be handing out pink slips, but if you’re an advisor scanning the want ads, there are jobs available.The grim headlines […]