Government of Canada makes progress in exploring new human resources and pay system
GATINEAU, QC– The Government of Canada says it remains committed to resolving outstanding pay issues for public servants, while moving toward modernizing processes and systems to improve the overall human resources (HR) and pay experience for employees. The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and the Honourable …
Nearly 4 in 10 Professionals Report Rising Burnout
40 per cent say their department is understaffed; Nearly a quarter say their manager has taken no action to alleviate work-related stress TORONTO, May 31, 2023 /CNW/ – Burnout is a problem that just won’t go away, new research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half shows. In …
Info-Tech Research Group Reveals Its LIVE 2023 IT Conference Keynote Speakers
Info-Tech LIVE provides attendees with practical insights to drive technology-led transformations, impact business outcomes, and accelerate their professional careers TORONTO, ON–Global IT research and advisory firm Info-Tech Research Group has announced some of the highly anticipated keynote speakers who will be headlining its annual three-day conference, Info-Tech LIVE. The event, …
Banks in Canada Support Canadians Affected by Alberta Fires
TORONTO, ON–Banks in Canada have pledged support to organizations providing on-the-ground relief and help to those affected by fires in Alberta that have devastated communities in the province. To support Albertans, several banks are collecting financial donations in bank branches for Canadian Red Cross relief efforts and making corporate donations …
The Power of $100
Grass-root charity helping underprivileged students makes jump from Ottawa to Toronto, showing even small donations can change someone’s life By Jeff Todd For years, Fred Cass and his wife Tracy knew they wanted to help make a difference in the lives of underprivileged high school students. But like so …
KPMG in Canada reports on its environmental, social and governance impacts
Actions include setting a target of net-zero emissions by 2030, programs to support the well-being and belonging of our people, and investments to remove barriers for underrepresented communities TORONTO, ON–KPMG in Canada released its 2022 Our Impact Plan, the latest comprehensive update on the firm’s progress towards its environmental, social, …
DELOITTE CANADA ANNOUNCES 25TH ANNUAL TECHNOLOGY FAST 50 WINNERS
Results show the industry is committing to board diversity and women in leadership roles TORONTO, ON–Deloitte Canada announced the winners of its Technology Fast 50, Enterprise Fast 15, Clean Technology, and Companies-to-Watch awards. The program reaches a milestone this year, celebrating 25 years of recognizing the achievements, innovation, leadership, and …
5 Key Reasons an Equipment Dealer Needs Inventory Financing
By Jeff Collins Equipment dealers face financing challenges from two sides: acquiring the assets they need to grow; and helping their clients find flexible financing programs. Inventory financing can help dealers meet both needs, efficiently and effectively. Inventory financing, at its core, is a form of asset-based lending in which …
FSRA Encourages Financial Services Leaders, Consumers to Establish a Two-Way Dialogue
The outreach challenge was part of the provincial regulator’s first-ever Exchange Event TORONTO, ON–The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) held its first virtual Exchange Event today which focused primarily on principles-based regulation and what that means for the financial services sector, and the importance of enabling innovation across …
Canadians Ready to Spend but Will Stay Home Again This Holiday Season
Household Items, Gift Cards and Tech Among Holiday Must-Haves TORONTO, ON—-Zip Co Limited released its Holidays Unzipped: Zip Canada’s 2021 Holiday Spending Report. The report* finds that while all Canadians are likely to spend more this year, it’s the younger generations (Gen Z and Millennials) who plan to spend the …