National Edition - December 9, 2007
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RETIREMENT CRISIS
Facing the new reality of retirement
"Oh baloney!" the old folks used to say. Now, many Canadian Boomers are facing stormy seas rather than smooth sailing conditions in their retirement years. Some recent retirees are even returning to the workforce. That's because for many seniors, the thought of going back to work is much more appealing than that of facing a future of baloney sandwiches and beans. Of course, the biggest disappointment sets in when retirees realize that their savings won't be enough to support their lavish lifestyles. Bummer, dude? No. Bummer, Boomer.
(Source: Macleans)
NEWSWORTHY
Court rules Toyota employee worked to death
The recent death of a Toyota Motor Corporation employee has raised serious concerns about Japan's overburdened workforce. Most of the country's employees forego over 50 percent of their allotted vacation time and work overtime. And, the above case is far from being an isolated incident. In fact, Japan's labour ministry deals with over 300 work-related compensation requests every year.
(Source: Reuters, UK)
WORKPLACE CHALLENGES
Bosses in lurch as boomers quit
A modern-day Machiavelli would wonder: Is it better to be well-liked or tech savvy? That's the question facing Generation Y employees in light of a new Australian survey comparing the three generations jockeying for employers' esteem in the workplace. According to survey data, the Boomers are the most sought after due to their proven business experience and reliability and Generation Xers are well-liked for their technical skills and enthusiasm. However, small business owners are leery of Generation Yers due to their lack of experience, frequent job changing and personal attitudes.
(Source: The Herald and Weekly Times)
Resumés
Rewriting your resumé after a long illness
Good health is a key ingredient in the pursuit of happiness. However, many take this for granted, especially hiring managers, most of whom become downright jumpy during job interviews if they spot any gaps in candidates' resumés. If you've been sidelined from work by a prolonged illness, there are specific steps you need to take to get back into the swim of the job-seeker talent pool.
(Source: Jobboom, Career Zone)
HEALTH/WELLNESS
Are you an office gamer?
Foosball tables, beanbag chairs and cappuccino machines are SO last millennium. Now, when things slow down at work, many choose to gather online rather than gathering around the water cooler. Today's employees plug into networked games to blow off steam, and in the case of a first-person shooter game like Doom, may even virtually corner the boss and blow their avatar into smithereens. Doom, anybody?
(Source: Jobboom, Career Zone)
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Are you... a cat person? A new type of club caters cats to Tokyo's stressed out workers and alienated apartment-dwellers. For an hourly fee, they get to space out with their fickle, feline friends over a pot of tea.
| - | "This place isn't on my way from work, but even if I'm pretty tired, I'd still stop by," said a 32-year-old system engineer and Calico regular.
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- | Calico is one of at least three cafes that have opened up in Tokyo this year where visitors can mingle with cats as they enjoy a cup of tea.
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- | Takafumi Fukui, the 34-year-old owner and a long-time cat lover, quit his job at a television game company and started the cafe in March. "I want everyone to forget about their jobs and relax," he said.
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(Source: Reuters)
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Research and editing: Austin Macdonald
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