Canada’s unemployment rate dipped below five per cent earlier this year, the lowest it has been since a time when bell bottom pants were all the rage, walkmans played cassette tapes, and a Trudeau was prime minister — just not the current guy.
There are signs that things are changing, however. Recent layoffs at companies like Shopify and hints of a recession have affected the hiring situation for a lot of the big players. Yet there remain significant challenges in hiring in many industries and at many small businesses.
Today on the Eastern Ontario Business Journal Podcast, Phil Gaudreau speaks to experts from the DiscoverAbility Network (Ontario Chamber of Commerce), Tourism Industry Association of Ontario, and City of Cornwall. They offer up valuable tools, programs and incentives for employers looking to hire.
OBJ360 (Sponsored)
Bushbalm and Level Six share some of their steps on the road to net-zero
How are Ottawa businesses like Bushbalm and Level Six tackling the issue of sustainability? They share some tips of their journey’s to net-zero.
Gabriel Pizza, a community champion serving up more than just great food
You would be hard-pressed to find someone living in Ottawa who hasn’t had a slice of Gabriel Pizza. Served up in 42 restaurants in Ontario and Quebec, at events including
Be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to stay up to date on the latest videos from the Ottawa Business Journal and Eastern Ontario Business Journal.
Never miss a story. Get OBJ’s daily update in your inbox every Monday to Friday. Click here to subscribe.
