Companies in the UK are experiencing the worst employee shortages since the 1990s, during the reopening from lockdowns and the significant decline in overseas workers from the pandemic and Brexit. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has sounded an alarm about the risks to economic recovery from these major labor shortages. The number of workers …
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Canada’s job market came back to life much quicker than economists expected last month. Most of the employment losses from the nation’s lockdowns have been reversed. According to Statistics Canada, the Canadian economy added over 230,000 jobs last month, which surpassed the predications of only 175,000. The country lost 275,000 jobs over April and May …
Canadian Job Market Is Very Close to Pre-Pandemic Levels Read More »
The owner of New York Solar Maintenance, Matthew Messer, is seen working alongside his lead technician seven days a week as his business is experiencing a great demand. He said it is not how he prefers to be spending his time, but he has no choice. His company has three open positions ranging from lead …
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Several global tech firms are creating thousands of jobs in Calgary. These multi-billion-dollar companies have done their research, and although they could go anywhere in the world, they are choosing Calgary. Critical factors on their decisions are high quality of life, local post-secondary institutions, and a relatively low cost of living. These main factors have …
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As Australia sees some relief from the COVID-19 pandemic, three key sectors are driving the growth in Australian job ads. According to a leading job search website in Australia, job ads grew by over eight percent across the country from September to October 2020. Trades and services, including automotive trades, electricians, welders, hair and beauty, …
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The Western Australian government commented that the economic success they are seeing after the pandemic is raising some challenges. One of the most significant challenges right now is skilled worker shortages across many industries. One spokesperson said, “…thanks to the efforts of all Western Australians, our economy has roared back to life, and there are …
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The rural Acadian Peninsula’s communities have seen a decline in population due to aging and people moving to other provinces. The decrease in population caused a significant labor shortage in the region. Over the past decade, the Peninsula went from welcoming a handful of newcomers every year to hundreds coming to the area. Five years …
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The United States economy saw added relief with 916,000 jobs added in March 2021, and unemployment dropped to six percent. This is the strongest hint that the labor market is working back to pre-pandemic norms as the number of people receiving vaccinations continues to increase. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the hiring and employment …
Labor Dept Reports 916,000 More People Working in the USA Read More »
Employers not only care about what degree a person has when looking to hire them, but soft skills are just as essential. Thankfully, the top three most important skills you can take into the workplace have likely been developing in you since childhood. To impress a potential boss, be a problem solver. Be willing to …
Every company around the world is searching for top talent to support the goals they have, and for many, nothing will limit their search. Highly skilled sectors, such as engineering, are having a difficult time finding enough qualified workers. Companies are required to reach out all around the globe to source skilled workers and then …
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