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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. 

AptarGroup, an Illinois-based company that specializes in consumer packaging and drug-delivery devices, announced last week that Vanessa Kanu will become the firm’s chief financial officer and executive vice-president effective Jan. 1, 2025.

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.

Brad Fougere has joined the Ottawa Coalition of Business Improvement Areas as its new executive director, the organization announced Monday. 

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.

Family Enterprise Canada (FEC) and Steve Beauchesne share a lot in common, not the least of which is how excited they both are about him joining the national organization as its new CEO.