Human Resources

As businesses search for ways to cut costs, a majority of Canadian employers say they’ve been forced to hire “underqualified” staff due to recruitment budget constraints – a trend one recruiting firm says is playing out in Ottawa as well. 

In the last few years, Jennifer Mondoux has noticed a trend among mid-market private companies. More than ever, founders and executives are curious about governance, and looking for ways to strategically build up their boards. 

Despite greater awareness around burnout in corporate workplaces, not enough companies are thinking outside of the box when it comes to solutions, said Ottawa organizational behaviour consultant Christine Pothier.

The rise of remote work has led to a loss of workplace social connections that is negatively affecting employees, a new report suggests.

Canadian employers added 90,000 jobs in April, marking the largest employment gain in more than a year.

Solving a longstanding construction worker shortage will be key to boosting housing supply, experts say, as Canada's national housing agency continues to forecast housing start levels that fall short of growing demand.

Toxic positivity, or what some consultants call “playing pretend” in the workplace, isn’t new, but it can be detrimental as employers strive to improve workplace wellness and culture.

Canada’s unemployment rate jumped to 6.1 per cent in March as more people looked for work, Statistics Canada reported Friday.

Over 20 years ago, Andrea Greenhous started blazing a trail in Ottawa with her internal communications firm Vision2Voice. Today, as tech shifts or workers stay hybrid, she's still pushing the boundaries of her profession.