
Flexible workplaces with work life balance ‘win win’ for workers, employers: study
A new study on work-life balance says flexible schedules and shorter work weeks can lead to more productive, healthy and loyal workers.
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Flexible workplaces with work life balance ‘win win’ for workers, employers: study
A new study on work-life balance says flexible schedules and shorter work weeks can lead to more productive, healthy and loyal workers.

Half of Canadian workers to seek new job in 2023 in hunt for better pay, perks: Poll
That number has risen steadily over the last year and a half, from about 21 per cent of employees on the hunt for a new

Small business outlook for year improves slightly, still shows recession fears: CFIB
Small business owners have a slightly better outlook on the year ahead than a month ago but their short-term outlook has worsened

Canada’s annual inflation rate fell slightly to 6.8% in November
Grocery prices climbed at a faster annual rate in November. The federal agency said prices rose 11.4 per cent annually, up from 11 per cent

Retail spending in Canada shows signs of slowdown amid higher inflation, interest
Retail spending in Canada showed early signs of a slowdown just as the holiday shopping season ramped up this fall, according to new figures.

Manufacturing, importing straws and other single use plastics now banned
As of today, companies can no longer produce or bring into Canada plastic checkout bags, cutlery, stir sticks, straws and takeout containers.

Non alcoholic beer, wine and spirits on the rise as demand grows
With the holiday season in full swing and “Dry January” around the corner, Canadians might find more non-alcoholic options on menus and store shelves.

Tech job postings down 32% since May, nearing pre pandemic levels: Indeed
Job search company Indeed says postings on its site for Canadian tech roles have dropped 32 per cent since May and are showing no signs

New poll finds Canadians not using all vacation, working extra hours before holidays
The poll, conducted by Maru Public Opinion for ADP Canada, found 29 per cent of respondents say they’ll take all their vacation time in 2022.

Bank of Canada governor says rate hikes are working but it needs to stay the course
The Bank of Canada expects to see a clear pullback in inflation by the spring, but it isn’t taking any chances in its efforts to
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