Credit to Author: Murali Murthy| Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 21:56:32 +0000
Soft skills in the workplace are important at every level and everyone can benefit from working on them, from students to newcomers to well-placed professionals. When applying for a job or a promotion, your soft skills are as important as the hard skills i.e., the skill you need to achieve success on the job. As […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Guest Author| Date: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 11:38:48 +0000
For many companies, the annual holiday or Christmas party is a tradition in Canada. However many new immigrants may not be familiar with the party protocol. It’s important to remember that unlike other social gatherings, most of the time, the year-end gathering could be attended by your work colleagues, your bosses, spouses and even your […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 20:19:59 +0000
A report released in the Fall by RBC Economics, Untapped Potential: Canada Needs to Close its Immigrant Wage Gap finds that while Canada is drawing in some of the best and brightest, with the focus on highly skilled, educated immigrants, their integration falls short on one key measure, earnings. And, this gap has widened over […]
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Credit to Author: Harron Walker| Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 19:24:15 +0000
This leadership training that accounting firm Ernst & Young sent 30 women to last year sounds rough!
Read moreCredit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 18:00:11 +0000
Would you like to increase your confidence in using English in your workplace? Want to improve your interviewing and networking skills and make connections? Interested in understanding technology workplaces in Ontario? Georgian college is offering free courses for permanent residents and protected persons, beginning in Fall 2019. Workplace Communication Skills for Professional Managers, a blended […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Murali Murthy| Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 21:38:41 +0000
Beyond great credentials, soft skills give you the edge Soft skills are essential at all times in one’s life. On the career front, beyond solid credentials like a degree, work experience, and professional references, it’s your soft skills that ultimately help you get your foot in the door at your dream job and get ahead […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Murali Murthy| Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 06:20:12 +0000
Once in a while, it’s good to revisit your goals for the year and see if they are aligned with your long-term prospects for career growth in Canada. Good work habits are essential for anyone who wants to succeed in his or her job, whatever the level. If you’re proactive about your future, you can […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Murali Murthy| Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2019 22:51:54 +0000
How to master your first days in a new position or company Congratulations — you made the cut and got hired over others, many with similar skills and experiences. As you get ready to start a new job, you may be brimming with confidence. So, what next? Remember that you have a small window of […]
Read moreNine tips for quitting a job that no longer serves you Sometimes we outgrow our jobs. We see a potential future somewhere else, in a career for which we have prepared carefully through studies and experience. Or maybe our current job has become routine, boring and unfulfilling. Or it may clash with our values or […]
Read moreErgonomics—human-factors engineering—should be considered in all workplace improvement efforts. Feeling safe and staying clear of injuries can immensely contribute toward increased productivity by reducing
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