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B.C. government rethinking remote work amid talent shortages

B.C. government rethinking remote work amid talent shortages

B.C.’s top bureaucrat says the government is embracing remote work in a bid to recruit and retain talent as it struggles to fill jobs.
B.C. universities to support women in Afghanistan seeking education

B.C. universities to support women in Afghanistan seeking education

A toolkit has been created for Canadian colleges and universities to support women affected by the Taliban's ban on higher education.
New two-year UNBC nursing program to start this fall in Prince George

New two-year UNBC nursing program to start this fall in Prince George

The program will be housed in the Wood Innovation and Design Centre downtown
Canadian companies to fill more contract and permanent positions in early 2023

Canadian companies to fill more contract and permanent positions in early 2023

"Employers should be prepared to offer competitive salaries, perks, and benefits to attract and retain top talent in this continuing tight labour market."
International student applications are booming

International student applications are booming

But even though B.C. remains a top destination, some international students are wary of subsidizing Canadian higher education
Companies' diversity commitments at risk amid possible recession: study

Companies' diversity commitments at risk amid possible recession: study

TORONTO — A new report says that pledges made by companies to support diversity are at risk as the corporate sector prepares for a possible recession.
UFCW Canada provided services to almost 800 Uber workers last year: Uber

UFCW Canada provided services to almost 800 Uber workers last year: Uber

TORONTO — Uber Canada says the United Food and Commercial Workers Canada (UFCW Canada) union provided services to almost 800 Uber drivers and couriers dealing with disputes with the company last year.
Despite staffing crisis, nurses face roadblocks in upgrading, returning from retirement

Despite staffing crisis, nurses face roadblocks in upgrading, returning from retirement

Nurses are asking for the option to upgrade or refresh their skills on the job, so they don’t have to leave an already strained workforce.
Four-day work week gaining mainstream momentum in corporate Canada: poll

Four-day work week gaining mainstream momentum in corporate Canada: poll

A four-day work week may be gaining mainstream momentum in corporate Canada as workplaces continue to fine tune post-pandemic schedules and working conditions, new research suggests.
Statistics Canada finds people of colour generally more educated but paid less

Statistics Canada finds people of colour generally more educated but paid less

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada reports that visible minorities are generally more likely than their white counterparts to earn a university degree but less likely to find a job that pays as well.