When Rick Chase and Adam Kane were separately contacted by an Ottawa recruiter as ideal candidates for a couple of job positions, the men were flattered but not necessarily swayed. But once they learned more about Gifford Carr Insurance Group and the vision its president had for the company, they realized the positions being offered were an excellent fit.
Human resources professionals in Ottawa say potential new legislation on hiring could have positive impacts for both employers and employees, although concerns remain.
The evening raised a net total of $138,200 for Christie Lake Kids’ STAR (Skills Through Arts and Recreation) program run in 12 locations in 10 neighbourhoods in Ottawa.
With the demand for public health care outpacing the system's capacity, Nathalie Cadieux’s job at The Ottawa Hospital has never been so challenging, says the 2023 CFO of the Year.
Further interest rate hikes from the Bank of Canada are very much still on the table as its governing council remains split on whether rates may need to rise further.
In these turbulent times, there's a promising strategy to addressing the labour shortage that's often overlooked: investing in youth and identifying local talent.
Under the B, for Bahamas. That’s where Giselle Bergeron-Raganold will eventually be headed after winning the trip at Black Tie Bingo for the Bruyère Foundation, held at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre on Saturday.