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Economic Indicators
Canadian economy created 39,800 jobs in December, right after the stunning 59,300 increase from the previous month.
By Wire services |January 4, 2013
2 min read
The instability in today’s economy is contributing to high stress levels in Canadians. A majority (90%) of 18 to 24-year-olds, and 72% of older adults are feeling overwhelmed, finds a Sun Life survey. Read: How to answer 5 tough economic questions Finances and work are also sources of anxiety, as well as personal relationships and […]
By Staff |November 5, 2012
Industry
National Bank is cutting about 2% of its workforce.
By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |November 2, 2012
1 min read
Swiss bank UBS’ recent decision to cut 10,000 jobs by 2015 has unleashed a mass outpouring of bitterness in the twitterverse. The multilingual tweets posted by its employees revealed many didn’t know they’d been fired until they realized their access passes were no longer working, says a report on FT.com Read: Swiss bank UBS to […]
By Staff |October 31, 2012
UBS will cut about a sixth of its global workforce.
By Wire services |October 26, 2012
Planning and Advice
For the sole proprietor, money is often one of the biggest hurdles to growth
By Brynna Leslie |October 17, 2012
3 min read
There are growing signs that the U.S. economic growth is poised to do well this fall. One of them is the rise in the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) manufacturing index whose reading crossed 50 in September, rising from 49.6 to 51.5, according to a Desjardins Group report. Read: Canadian manufacturing remains stable Having remained […]
By Staff |October 1, 2012
Market Insights
This week will bring employment data, and hopefully, it'll be good news.
By Gareth Watson |October 1, 2012
As investors close out the summer of 2012, global markets ended last week mostly lower.
By David Andrews |August 27, 2012
4 min read
Canadian workers are doing little to contribute to our flailing economy, says a Global Workforce Study recently released by Towers Watson. But by boosting staff productivity, you'll protect your business and boost your bottom line.
July 12, 2012
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