Canada and U.S. Job Numbers Released

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JOB NUMBERS RELEASED

 

The job numbers were released on Friday for Canada and U.S.

Canada

Employment was little changed for the second consecutive month and the unemployment rate remained at 6.9% in October.  Ontario’s unemployment rate increased .1% to 7.4%.

Employment for youths aged 15 to 24 was little changed for the third consecutive month. As for their unemployment rate, it rose by 0.5 percentage points to 13.4% in October, the result of more youths looking for work.

U.S.

Job creation was surprisingly strong in October, despite the government shutdown. The unemployment rate ticked slightly higher to 7.3%.  The Bureau of Labor Statistics said today that the economy added 204,000 jobs in the month. Economists had expected 120,000.

 

 

TORONTOJOBS.CA RECRUITMENT DIVISION OPENINGS

Here are some open positions that our TorontoJobs.ca Recruitment Division is working on:

•         Account Executive Freight and Customs (Mississauga)
•         Commercial Insurance Sales Rep (GTA)
•         Business Valuations Associate (Mid-town Toronto)
•         Senior SharePoint Consultant (GTA)
•         Accounting Technician – CA Firm (Mississauga)
•         Trucking Sales (Brampton)
•         Senior Manager, Budgeting (Mississauga)
•         Sales in the Printing Industry (Digital) (Richmond Hill)
•         Property Management Administrator (Markham)
•         SharePoint Technical Solutions Specialists (Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary)
•         Accounting Technician (Mississauga)
•         Inside Sales Coordinator (Mississauga)
•         Freight Coordinator (Mississauga)

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MISSISSAUGA CAREER FAIR – FEBRUARY 27

The Mississauga Career Fair will be held on Thursday February 27, 2014 at the Living Arts Centre from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  More information and free registration at: http://www.torontojobs.ca/promo1/promo/2013/11/MCFTOJOBSsite/index.html


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“November HR E-News: What Sustains You?”


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HR E-NEWS: NOVEMBER 2013

Article: What Sustains You?
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Article Written By: Paul Hebert
We see the word sustainability a lot today. Mostly focused on environmental issues but I’m seeing it more and more being played out as a “human” issue – meaning what we do to “sustain” ourselves.
But I think we can confuse sustainability with the idea of “static.”
The definition on the Wikipedia page is a great way to view sustainability: “meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
I read that and think that sustainability isn’t about staying the same – it is about doing things that keep us in the fight even when things around us change. Change will happen. #FACT. However, what happens to us when things change isn’t writ large in stone.
We can change and still be sustainable.
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Ontario, PEI pushing for CPP enhancements
Ontario will push for improvements to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) when provincial and territorial finance ministers meet in Toronto today, and warns it will set up its own plan if necessary.Premier Kathleen Wynne says she wants to work with the federal government and other provinces to enhance the CPP, but will find what she calls a made-in-Ontario solution if she has to. READ MORE
Young, unpaid workers face thin protections under Ontario law
Ontario’s labour ministry has been warned that holes in provincial labour law leave young workers particularly vulnerable, the Star has learned. Unpaid interns aren’t protected by health and safety laws. Apprentices may not be fully protected by the Employment Standards Act. And many unpaid “internships” could be illegal. READ MORE



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Article: Eight Things Real Leaders Do to Communicate More Effectively

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Article Written By: Carina Wytiaz

1. Leaders listen

Instead of waiting to speak, leaders truly listen to what their employee is saying.
In order to communicate directives which will drive results, you have to really hear your employees. Leaders respond to questions, address concerns, and above all, listen with empathy.

2. Leaders organize their thoughts

The easiest way to lose your employee’s attention is to present a disorganized argument with a curtailed thought process.
If you’re in an informal, idea-generating meeting, by all means engage in that process. However, if you’re trying to communicate direction to your people, spend a few minutes organizing what you want to deliver to make sure the message is clear.



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Effective ways to maintain life/work balance

Effective ways to maintain life/work balance

By Marc Belaiche, CPA, CA & Joseph Thomas

The 2012 National Study on Balancing Work and Caregiving in Canada, a survey of over 25,000 employees from public, private and not-for-profit organizations, found that nearly two-thirds of Canadians work more than 45 hours a week. The study also found that the level of life satisfaction among working Canadians is a mere 23 percent. These figures indicate that employees could find more efficient ways to handle their work and hopefully make a more positive impact on their personal lives. This article aims to look at several easy ways to try and maintain a better work/life balance.

Get serious about prioritizing

Employees sometimes get so caught up in day-to-day tasks that they often overlook something as simple as prioritizing their work. Taking a little time to examine, quantify and prioritize one’s workload for the day or week ahead is critical.

Saying ‘no’

Once an employee has prioritized their workload, it becomes easier to evaluate the amount of new work they are able to take on. This puts them in a position to demonstrate that they have a lot on their plate and are unable to take on new tasks.

Family time

Employees should try and spend at least one day each week with family or closest friends. Depending on the type of work they do, this may not be possible on the weekend, so a little advanced planning might be needed in such cases.

Give yourself a break

Take a few minutes between meetings or work assignments to step away from your desk. Going for a short stroll, grabbing a cup of coffee or making a quick call to a loved one could be the perfect pick-me-up.

Delegate or outsource

Employees are sometimes guilty of taking on more than they can accomplish in a given period. They may have also inadvertently taken on tasks that they are not directly responsible for. It would be prudent to re-evaluate one’s workload and to try and delegate or outsource some of that extra work.

Make time for yourself

It is always beneficial to make a little personal time before or after work each day. Some professionals hit the gym first thing in the morning to energize themselves for the rest of the day. Others go for a walk with a family member or take their dog for a walk as a means to unwind from the stresses of the work day. Regardless of the activity, taking some personal time is important.

Try not to overbook your calendar

Committing to meetings and back-to-back projects every single day could wear a person down. Some strategies to avoid this situation might be to set up meetings only in the mornings/afternoons or try not to schedule any meetings on one day of the week. This will allow time to regroup and refocus on the other tasks at hand.

Book a vacation

It is important to enjoy some vacation time at least once a year; spend a couple of weeks away from the office, totally unplugged from work commitments. Another popular way to use vacation is to break it up into week-long segments every 4 to 6 months. Even a short getaway can be an effective way to re-energize oneself.

Work from home

If the parameters of one’s job permits, try and work from home one day a week. Avoiding the commute to work saves time and possibly a bit of stress. It keeps employees close to their family and is an effective way to balance work and personal life.

Flexible hours

Similar to working from home, doing flexible hours is a great way for employees to tend to personal commitments. This is especially beneficial when both parents in a family have full-time jobs. Here’s a simple example: one parent could push working hours back by an hour or two in order to get children ready for school while the other parent starts work earlier so that they are home to take care of the kids in the afternoon.

Talk to your manager

Employees that are overworked should connect with their managers from time to time. Keeping them in the loop on current workloads and challenges is a good way to express their concerns and keep the channels of communication open. Key employees may be fearful of losing their jobs by doing this, but the risk of performing poorly – due to overwork – could have repercussions that are equally bad.

Reconnect on the weekend

In addition to connecting with family, employees should try and call up a couple of friends each weekend. It is good to maintain healthy personal relationships and keep in contact with one’s network of friends.

Conclusion

By using a few of the strategies discussed here, employees should be able to get a bit more control over their current situation. And with a little perseverance, it is definitely possible for today’s professionals to effectively maintain a healthier work/life balance.

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Marc Belaiche, CPA, CA is President of TorontoJobs.ca, an Internet recruitment business and recruiting firm located in the Greater Toronto Area in Canada. Marc has been in the recruitment industry since 1995. TorontoJobs.ca allows companies to post their positions online, search a resume database to find candidates, provides outplacement services and full temporary and permanent recruitment services. TorontoJobs.ca also allows candidates to search and apply to positions directly online and get career, interviewing and resume tips all at no charge. Marc is also President of TorontoEntrepreneurs.ca, an organization geared towards business owners (see www.TorontoEntrepreneurs.ca) and has the annual Toronto Entrepreneurs Conference (see www.TorontoEntrepreneurs.ca/conference).  You can reach Marc at marc.belaiche@torontojobs.ca and check out TorontoJobs.ca at www.TorontoJobs.ca.
Joseph Thomas is a HR/Recruitment Professional who works at www.TorontoJobs.ca, and can be reached at joseph@torontojobs.ca.