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Apology for singing shop worker
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'Magnificent 7' quit call centre
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Is Canada still in recession?
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Jobboom Index
Québec 42,8 %
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November 15, 2009 Edition |
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Focus on
Substance abuse at work
While Mae West said "Too much of a good thing can be wonderful," employers forced to deal with substance abuse problems would probably disagree. More and more employees in Alberta's oil sands are turning to healthcare experts for help with dependence on alcohol and drugs. One study suggests reported drinking problems are up nearly 500 per cent among this group of largely transitory workers.
Are you aware of substance abuse in your workplace?
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Workplace challenge
Apology for singing shop worker
An overzealous music industry agency apologized to an irrepressible shopkeeper who refused to stop singing while working after they took her radio away.
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(Source: BBC)
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Newsworthy
'Magnificent 7' quit call centre
A lottery group of seven call center employees quit their jobs after winning the UK's largest lottery, worth 45.5 million pounds. That's over 71 million Canadian dollars!
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(Source: Canoe, News)
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Market trends
Is Canada still in recession?
Looking at the latest major economic indicators, many Canucks wonder whether Q3 was an exciting-and-new recovery or more-of-the-same recession.
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(Source: Canoe, Money)
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Fun Jobs
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Brand-standing
Individuals looking for extra income and a flexible work schedule may wish to consider the exciting opportunities for brand ambassadors-working at supermarkets promoting new or existing products, performing product demonstrations or giving out samples. One such ambassador values the positive contact with shoppers. On average these ambassadors convert one in four samples into added sales of their products.
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