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Employee turnover causes ripple effect, leads to more departures, UBC research finds

Employee turnover causes ripple effect, leads to more departures, UBC research finds

Researchers find layoff announcements have a strong and immediate impact, increasing voluntary turnover among those who remain at a company
AI: Artificial intelligence can learn but it’s not ready to teach, experts say

AI: Artificial intelligence can learn but it’s not ready to teach, experts say

Computer scientists, educators don’t see artificial intelligence fully replacing people
AI: Keeping the ‘human’ in HR is key to the profession

AI: Keeping the ‘human’ in HR is key to the profession

Experts say artificial intelligence is unlikely to replace human-to-human interaction
Amid job losses, post-secondary unions appeal to province to offset budget shortfalls

Amid job losses, post-secondary unions appeal to province to offset budget shortfalls

The unions say that 'significantly' increased government funding for the post-secondary sector is the only viable long-term solution.
Low unemployment could boost trend of union organizing in retail, service: experts

Low unemployment could boost trend of union organizing in retail, service: experts

Union drives at major retailers including Starbucks, Cineplex, Indigo, Sephora and PetSmart have picked up since 2020
Study finds precarious employment pervasive in B.C. job market

Study finds precarious employment pervasive in B.C. job market

CCPA, SFU 'precarity' survey documents erosion of standard job numbers, benefits in the province
B.C. employers, business owners navigate the new hybrid work norm

B.C. employers, business owners navigate the new hybrid work norm

Three to four days per week is most acceptable for employers and employees, according to experts
Companies challenged by labour shortage seek to recruit, retain Indigenous workers

Companies challenged by labour shortage seek to recruit, retain Indigenous workers

Increased interest in Indigenous-focused workforce training comes at a time when corporate Canada is more invested in issues of diversity and inclusion
Some Canadian employers offer egg freezing as part of expanded fertility benefits

Some Canadian employers offer egg freezing as part of expanded fertility benefits

Tonya Johnson, 39, is single, happy and freezing her eggs to buy a little more time before she starts a family. The procedure is costly — as much as $15,000 for one egg freezing cycle with medication — putting it out of reach for many.
What’s next? Experts say it’s best to have a plan before you quit your job

What’s next? Experts say it’s best to have a plan before you quit your job

Thinking about quitting your job? You’re not alone. Half of Canadian workers plan to look for a new job within the first six months of 2023, according to a poll by business consulting firm Robert Half.
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