I'm always sad when I learn of staff reductions and layoffs and recently, that's what's caused me to generally reflect on employee career planning and how people handle their layoff situation. While we've certainly had our share of layoffs in Manitoba, the most recent notice of layoffs coming from two major retailers, suggests that shifts in our employment market are still occurring.
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How often have you heard the phrase, "Oh sure, she/he got promoted because they're the manager's favourite."
Interestingly enough, recent research suggests that favouritism is much more widespread than initially believed. But what exactly is favouritism from a recruitment perspective?
A recent United Nations study suggests that unfortunately, the disease of affluence is spreading worldwide. This so-called disease typically refers to high blood pressure.
Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty recently sent many Canadians' blood pressure spiking by insinuating they're suffering from another "disease of affluence," one that prevents them from accepting just any job versus being unemployed.
According to Travel Manitoba, our province is on a roll.
The provincial tourism marketing agency suggests we need to shout from the rooftops that it's "Manitoba Time," and I agree. Manitoba has so much to offer our citizens as well as business visitors and tourists. Just look around; we have the luxury of beautiful parks and glistening blue lakes nearby, with plenty of opportunities for fun and adventure or just plain relaxation.
I don't mean to speak disparagingly about the concept of "Freedom 55", but the dream of working hard, sacrificing and saving for early retirement seems to have fallen by the wayside.
How do you follow a legend?
It has sometimes been said that Steve Jobs, newly retired CEO of Apple, is an industrial icon who is an inventor, innovator and computing pioneer. He is considered an outright genius, and a legend whose legacy in the computing world covers over 30 years. After all, what would we do without the iPad, the iPhone, the iPod and the Mac? I am sure you will agree that his impact will be felt for many, many years to come. The challenge for the new leader, then, is how do you follow such a legend?
It has sometimes been said that Steve Jobs, newly retired CEO of Apple, is an industrial icon who is an inventor, innovator and computing pioneer. He is considered an outright genius, and a legend whose legacy in the computing world covers over 30 years. After all, what would we do without the iPad, the iPhone, the iPod and the Mac? I am sure you will agree that his impact will be felt for many, many years to come. The challenge for the new leader, then, is how do you follow such a legend?
Organizations for the past several years have been using the slogan "people are our most important resource," and while they certainly mean every word, this doesn't prevent them from having to make difficult decisions regarding their people strategy.
Spring has arrived and another university, college and high school year is wrapping up. Hundreds of young people are exploding into the job market looking for that special summer job to build transferable skills and/or gain an entry path to their chosen career.
Spring is a wonderful time of rejuvenation; trees take on their green shimmer and a world of colour reaches out from the flower beds. There even seems to be more activity as people take time to get outside and enjoy the weather.
March typically signals that the annual spring thaw is on its way. Our part of the Earth tilts more toward the sun, daylight lengthens and temperatures begin to rise. Spring is also welcomed by a change to daylight saving time, this year occurring early Sunday morning.
Questions and answers with Barbara Bowes.
I know, I know. Your parents taught you that bragging about yourself was impolite.
Canada is still reeling from the recent news that Danny Williams, premier of Newfoundland, is quitting. That's right, he's quitting and with a lot less working notice than I would have expected for a premier.
Q: For the first time in many years, I’ll have time for myself over the coming holiday season.
Q. Why does it seem so much tougher to find a job today than in the past?
Have you ever thought about how industry sectors evolve, change, grow and provide new and different opportunities?
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Answers to some common questions.
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Jobs, jobs and more jobs.
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The first group of boomers has a big smile on their face as they are literally counting the days until they can retire.
Time alone will not guarantee a promotion.
Answers to some common questions.
Are you doing what you are really good at and love to do, 80 per cent of the time?
Whenever I meet new people, I am always curious to ask, "How did you get to where you are in your career?"
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As published in the Winnipeg Free Press.
Is there life after a layoff?
When was the last time you thought about the power of words?
Prepare for non-financial aspects of retirement.
Be good to yourself.
Although summer is over and school is back in session, life really doesn’t need to be a grind.
How do people make career decisions?
What trends will impact your career?
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