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U.S. Economy Adds Jobs, But Uncertainty Remains
The Labor Department reported on Friday that the unemployment rate in the U.S. dropped to 3.9 percent and 157,000 new jobs were added in July. But Mark Hamrick, senior economic analyst at Bankrate, points out that companies are citing...
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The Reason You're Not Getting a Raise
The Labor Department reported on Friday that the unemployment rate in the U.S. dropped to 3.9 percent and 157,000 new jobs were added in July. But while average hourly earnings rose 2.7 percent, Bankrate's Mark Hamrick points out that...
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Betting on Patriotism: What Makes a Military-Friendly Company
There are over 20 million military vets in the U.S., many of whom are unemployed. Through its InsightShares Patriotic Employers ETF, UBS is giving investors an opportunity to support companies that recruit military veterans. Richard Cea,...
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Carbon tax fight intensifies as Ontario joins Saskatchewan in opposition
Ontario Premier Doug Ford joined Scott Moe in challenging the tax, arguing it will make life unaffordable for families and risk thousands of jobs.
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Hiring spree
CBC's Jacqueline Hansen on the challenges employers face in the growing marijuana sector.
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Unfilled jobs
Ted Mallett of CFIB on why there's so many job vacancies in the private sector.
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Pot industry brings plenty of jobs to Canadians
Once it's legal, the pot industry will provide plenty of employment for Canadians, but finding people qualified for those jobs might be difficult.
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This app is 'the Airbnb for hourly paid work'
A Toronto–based company is calling its app 'the Airbnb for hourly paid work.' Hyr launched in February 2017 and connects restaurants and bars to temporary workers. It adds a new dimension to the growing gig economy — connecting workers...
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Losing jobs
Frances Donald, senior economist at Manulife Asset Management, on the latest monthly employment report.
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Expanding presence
Jill Tipping of the B.C. Tech Association on Amazon's expansion plans in Vancouver.
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Previewing the Federal Reserve's Meeting
As the central bank heads into its two-day policy meeting Tuesday, several factors loom large: inflation, an economy that is at full employment but wages are stagnant, and a new government spending plan that could increase the national...
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The Federal Reserve's Got a Tough Job
As the central bank kicks off its two-day policy meeting Tuesday, several factors loom large: inflation, an economy that is at full-employment but with stagnant wages, and a new government spending plan that could increase the national...
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Federal Reserve Considers Acting Now, or Later
As the central bank kicks off its two-day policy meeting Tuesday, several factors loom large: inflation, an economy that is at full-employment but with stagnant wages, and a new government spending plan that could increase the national...
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Alberta mother fired while caring for cancer-stricken son
Some provinces do not guarantee leave to look after critically ill children. Amanda Jensen learned that the hard way when her son was diagnosed with leukemia
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The Brief from Brussels: Macron’s EU vision
This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from the EU’s de facto political capital. In this episode: French President Emmanuel Macron lays out his vision of the future of Europe post-Brexit, and the EU’s migrant...
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Canada’s job-creation record
Jacqueline Hansen explains why workers who pull out of the workforce mean it's not quite as good as we’d like it to be
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Summer job hunt
CBC's Jacqueline Hansen reports that the latest job market report suggests employers are in the mood to hire
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European funds helping small businesses thrive
For this week’s episode of Business Planet, Euronews touched down in Gozo, the second largest island in the Maltese archipelago. We spoke to with Mark here about access to European funding for SMEs , and in particular a system, a tool...
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Business Planet: European funding tools helping small businesses thrive
For this week’s episode of Business Planet, Euronews touched down in Gozo, the second largest island in the Maltese archipelago. We spoke to with Mark here about access to European funding for SMEs , and in particular a system, a tool...
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Alberta mother fired while caring for cancer-stricken son
Some provinces do not guarantee leave to look after critically ill children. Amanda Jensen learned that the hard way when her son was diagnosed with leukemia
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Ladders’ Mark Cenedella on Today’s Jobs Report
In today’s jobs report, Ladders CEO Mark Cenedella is looking at total number employed and labor force participation rate.
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Job market on a roll
CBC's Jacqueline Hansen reports on February's strong employment report, and on-going concerns over job quality
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Budget watch
Trevor Tombe of the University of Calgary on the hope for relief for Alberta in upcoming provincial and federal budgets