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New economics
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Bonuses make
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December and H1N1
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Jobboom Index
Québec 51,1 %
Employment situation
Passable
Ontario 8,4 %
Employment situation
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Jobboom
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February 23, 2010 Edition |
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Advertorial
Detecting Resume Fraud More Costly
As Deceptions Become More Subtle
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Focus on
Education and debt, linked now more than ever
Can you afford to go to college? Many of Canada’s best and brightest grads step into the workforce saddled with debt. In the United States, sky-high tuition fees could account partly for the lack of numerate youth interested in pursuing careers in science or math. This poses a national security risk according to the American defense department: Certain software development projects you just can’t offshore.
Did you finish post-secondary education
with student debt?
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Media Watch
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Newsworthy
New economics
of marriage
From an economic perspective, marriage has gone through significant changes in recent decades as women have outpaced men in education and earnings growth.
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Recognition
Bonuses make a comeback
Despite an economic meltdown, free money, a presidential tongue-lashing and promises to the contrary, executive compensation is near record levels.
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(Source: Canoe, CNews) |
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Newsworthy
Update:
December and H1N1
Canadian employees were more productive and less fearful of a pandemic in December. Lost productivity due to the H1N1 dropped in half.
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Jobboom Poll |
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Did you finish post-secondary education
with student debt?
- Yes, I am still paying it off
- Yes, but I’m done paying it off
- No, my family paid for my education
- No, I was able to pay all of my fees
- No, I didn’t go to university
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Boomerang byte
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Barbie’s new double major
Did you play with Barbies? Always controversial among feminist scholars, Barbie has been making good by cramming for a double major. The toy maker of the iconic yet anatomically improbable doll just launched Barbie’s two latest careers.
Mattel unveiled Barbie’s latest career aspirations, decided on votes from her fans.
News Anchor Barbie won becoming her 125th career in the “I Can Be” doll series.
Mattel couldn’t resist but to reward Barbie with a 126th career choice as well.
Votes for the Computer Engineer Barbie went viral amongst female engineers and other women in the high-tech industry.
Barbie designers worked closely with the Society of Women engineers and the National Academy of Engineering to ensure that Computer Engineer Barbie met the standards of her title.
(Source: Chip Chick)
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February 23
Women of Influence
Montreal, Que.
February 25
Harnessing the Power of Social Media
Toronto, Ont.
April 6 – 7
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Toronto, Ont.
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