Alberta’s government will spend an additional $300,000 to expand BLUprint, a hands-on skilled trades learning program at the TELUS Spark Science Centre …
Young Workers
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CFIB report finds hiring disconnect between youth, small businesses
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says fundamental disconnects between small employers and young job seekers are driving Canada’s youth unemployment …
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People on the MoveFeaturedGlobal HR Practices
SHRM Foundation names Gen Z leader Alex Edgar as first Losey fellow
The SHRM Foundation has named Gen Z civic leader Alex Edgar as the first fellow in its new Losey Visiting Voice Fellowship, …
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Entry-level jobs in Canada are becoming harder to access as employers raise skill requirements and turn to automation, according to a new …
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RecruitmentOur Favourites
Job scams target Gen Z workers as off-platform tactics rise: LinkedIn
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly a third of Generation Z professionals say they have fallen victim to a job scam, more than double the rate reported …
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By Ritika Dubey It’s shaping up to be another tough year for summer job seekers. Competition is still high as fewer companies open …
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Global HR PracticesFeatured
Older Americans say it’s a good time to find a job. Younger people aren’t buying it, new poll finds
By Nicholas Riccardi For years, younger Americans have been more optimistic about the job market than older Americans, even through the depths of …
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Labour ShortagesFeaturedOur Favourites
Mining and oil and gas sector faces looming labour shortage as young workers stay away
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada’s mining and oil and gas sector is heading toward a serious worker shortage, with older employees far outnumbering young recruits and …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Global HR Practices
College students wary of the job market are changing course in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors
By Jocelyn Gecker And Linley Sanders Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business …
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By Ian Bickis The job prospects for high schoolers aren’t great these days, and a report from CIBC says the high level of …

