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meganrowe

Waterloo Region's Labour Market Report (2013) - 0 views

www.workforceplanningboard.com/...2013_Labour_Plan-Waterloo.pdf

Waterloo region Employment trends Labour market information labour growth labour decline

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  • meganrowe on 09 Oct 14
     
    The Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Region has created this document to point out population changes, including changes in the working age population, migration changes, and employment changes for each sector in the last year. According to the document, Real Estate, Crop Production and Animal Production are the top 3 growing industries in the Waterloo Region, while Specialty Trade Contractors, Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, and Management of Companies and Enterprises are the 3 most declining sectors. The 2014 report has not yet been released.
missjillian

Scotiabank to cut 1,500 positions worldwide - 0 views

globalnews.ca/...o-cut-1500-positions-worldwide

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  • missjillian on 04 Nov 14
     
    TORONTO - Scotiabank warns that it's cutting the equivalent of 1,500 jobs company-wide - about two-thirds of them in Canada and one-third at its international operations - as a cost-reduction move. The bank is also recognizing a number of changes to estimates and taking additional provisions for credit losses.
fawneferguson

MedidataVoice: J&J Is On The Hunt For Chinese Innovation - 0 views

www.forbes.com/...he-hunt-for-chinese-innovation

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  • fawneferguson on 24 Nov 14
     
    This article discusses how companies, such as Johnson and Johnson are looking towards countries such as China for new innovations.
christinawright

Ontario private sector to play pivotal role in youth unemployment - 0 views

www.thestar.com/...ole_in_youth_unemployment.html

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  • christinawright on 08 Dec 14
     
    I am particularly interested in working with at risk youth. It has been identified that youth unemployment and underemployment is in fact rising and is, amazingly, higher than during the recession! This article talks about medium and large companies getting on board to help young people gain skills during high school and/or post-secondary in order to add practical experience to their resume, along with their debt-inducing education. It will be interesting to see what happens over the coming years.
dedingo

From bean to cup: How Starbucks transformed its supply chain - 0 views

www.supplychainquarterly.com/...scq201004starbucks

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  • dedingo on 12 Dec 14
     
    This article works as one of the best examples to understand the new trends, the global chaining which has extensively been elaborated by Friendman in his book The World is Flat. When the Starbucks face a cost problem in its operational system, the company applied certain improvement steps and made drastic changes: a plan for organization, simplifying the complex, "one world, one logistics system," and earning the company's confidence.
fawneferguson

Flexible Work Arrangements - 0 views

hrcouncil.ca/...workplaces-flexible.cfm

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  • fawneferguson on 12 Dec 14
     
    As we explored, many of the "traditional" workplace settings are being forgotten, and new ways of working are being introduced, as more people want more of a work-life balance, and as companies downsize their workforce. This article explores the benefits of flexible workplaces and the benefits they have for employees. However, it does not explore the negative impacts this kind of work can have on employees
colinsarkany

CanadianCareers.com - 0 views

www.canadiancareers.com/eresume.html

job self-marketing

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  • These days, it is expected that you'll be asked to submit your resume electronically.
  • Attachments can also sometimes get messed up when the receiving computer tries to decode the information in a different way than your system coded it.  In other words, there are many reasons to learn how to create effective formatted ASCII resumes.
  • Tips for ASCII and scannable resumes: do not try to use bold, italics, underlining, or special fonts as these do not appear in ASCII text (try using capital letters for emphasis instead); keep things simple do not use tabs (use the spacebar if necessary) don't use bullets (you can use asterisks or dashes if you want) left justification is standard; use hard carriage returns to insert line breaks and make sure lines are no longer than 65 characters in length use nouns instead of action verbs to describe your skills and experience consider putting a skills/keyword summary section near the beginning proofread to make sure everything looks right after saving it to ASCII text
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  • In other words, keep it simple!
  • If in doubt, call the company and ask
  • If you are sending attachments, consider putting only your resume in an attachment and putting your cover letter in the body/text of the e-mail message.  Whatever you do, don't leave the body of the e-mail blank.  Otherwise the end result will be something like sending a photocopied resume; it will look like you though extra effort wasn't worth it (you don't really want a job with them; you just want any job).
  • The reason for this is that all information submitted gets stored into their database for easy retrieval later, automated e-mail replies, etc.  Much of the information you will enter can be copied and pasted from your regular word-processed resume but do read the forms carefully and be sure to provide the information they ask for.
  • colinsarkany on 13 Dec 14
     
    This article is a set of tips for handing a resume in online, which is how many employers request their information with the increased reliance on technology!
alliemacdonald

National Post: Five cultural shifts that are changing the workplace - 0 views

www.nationalpost.com/...story.html

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  • alliemacdonald on 12 Sep 14
     
    This article from the National Post talks about five cultural shifts that are changing the corporate workplace. These include the level of trust between employers and employees, the ways in which companies hire and fire employees, the end of the "40 hours work week" and importance of task related work as opposed to time constraints in new young workers, reputation and the need for young workers to find satisfaction and meaning in their work, and demand for corporations to donate a portion of profits to charitable causes. An interesting article that relates to trends in upcoming generations of young workers.
Melinda Mah

HowStuffWorks "Transistors on the Nanoscale" - 1 views

computer.howstuffworks.com/...printable

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  • By the 1960s, computer scientist (and Intel co-founder) Gordon Moore made an interesting observation. He noticed that every 12 months, engineers were able to double the number of transistors on a square inch piece of silicon. Like clockwork, engineers were finding ways to reduce the size of transistors
    • Melinda Mah
      Melinda Mah on 12 Sep 14
       
      Every year, there are twice as many transistors: twice as much computing power. However, this can't continue forever.
  • These days, the number of transistors doubles every 24 months.
    • Melinda Mah
      Melinda Mah on 12 Sep 14
       
      It seems like the increasing power of computers is slowing. This could mean that we will get into cheaper ways of making the same level of technology, contributing to the leveling out of advantages between education in developed countries and other countries. This could also affect the future of being able to have clear and realistic communication in the future. Today's Canadian systems suffer from inadequate bandwidth and infrastructure, and there are few signs that it will be improved dramatically enough to have clear visual communication. It may be that future communication will emphasize speaking and typing without the aid of body language.
  • some physicists and engineers think we might be bumping up against some fundamental physical limits when it comes to transistor size.
    • Melinda Mah
      Melinda Mah on 12 Sep 14
       
      This will mean we will need a fundamental innovation to change to improve computing power in the future if we are to conserve physical resources.
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  • one day we'll hit the physical limits of how small traditional transistors can be. That's because once you hit the nanoscale, you're dealing with the bizarre world of quantum mechanics. In this world, matter and energy behave in ways that seem counterintuitive.
    • Melinda Mah
      Melinda Mah on 12 Sep 14
       
      A limit to processing power...but perhaps it will be enough in combination with human cognitive surplus to come up with solutions to energy problem and sustainability.
  • Electron tunneling is a bit like teleportation. When material is very thin -- the thickness of a single nanometer (about 10 atoms thick) -- electrons can tunnel right through it as if it weren't there at all.
    • Melinda Mah
      Melinda Mah on 12 Sep 14
       
      Surprising application of quantum mechanics. Perhaps there will be more jobs in quantum mechanics now that they have significant real-world application!
  • beyond the nanoscale is the atomic scale, where you're dealing with materials that are only a few atoms in size.
  • it might mean that the advancements in microprocessor development will slow down and level off.
  • companies will likely find ways to improve microprocessor efficiency and performance, nonetheless.
  • It seems like microprocessor manufacturers will only be able to keep Moore's Law going for a few more years
  • Melinda Mah on 12 Sep 14
     
    I was inspired by Megan Rowe's post to look up information about transistors. Gratton posit that computing power will continue to increase as it ha now, but I had heard that we were reaching a limitation with transistors, so I looked up more information about this possibility. The exponential increase in computing power has already begun to slow down. Link to annotated version: https://diigo.com/03w8c7
sarahbunting

Programs « Futurpreneur Canada - 0 views

www.futurpreneur.ca/programs

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  • Futurpreneur Canada supports entrepreneurs throughout every stage of their businesses by providing expertise, financing, mentoring and business resources.
    • sarahbunting
      sarahbunting on 12 Sep 14
       
      Providing funding, resources, mentoring and expertise. More than just giving you money, but helping make sure that you are successful. 
    • sarahbunting
      sarahbunting on 12 Sep 14
       
      Various different grant programs that cater to the different needs of people in Canada.  All of the programs provide Mentorship which is key to success. 
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  • young entrepreneurs, who do not need financing,
  • specialized resources and support to better understand Canadian business customs.
  • program for young entrepreneurs
  • start-ups with national and international expansion potential.
  • business mentor
  • additional financial and resourcing support for existing Futurpreneur
  • transitioning Canadian Forces
  • sarahbunting on 12 Sep 14
     
    This grant program runs across Canada and provides up to $45,000.  Grants are available in many different forms and with special grants for new immigrants, transitioning Canadian Forces members, and existingentrepreneurs.  
Trish Gill

Advantages and Disadvantages of Outsourcing - 0 views

www.outsource2india.com/...-disadvantages-outsourcing.asp

globalization Trends

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  • Trish Gill on 21 Nov 14
     
    Outsourcing brings in a lot of flexibility and financial freedom but it also has its pitfalls. Any company looking to outsource must keep in mind the pros and cons of outsourcing before deciding to take the plunge. Take a look at this list of advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing.
jscharrer

Bad Apple: Could the Era of Exploitation Outsourcing Be Near Its End? - 0 views

www.workforce.com/...on-outsourcing-be-near-its-end

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  • by farming out production to suppliers in China and other low-wage countries with few labor protections, they often have outsourced not just work but worker abuse.
  • U.S. consumers have been willing to turn a blind eye to Apple and others.
  • urvey of Americans late last year found that only 2 percent mentioned Apple's overseas labor practices as a concern.
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  • ollective apathy about working conditions behind iPods, iPhones and the like has allowed the company to prioritize speed and profit over decent treatment of people.
  • "You can either manufacture in comfortable, worker-friendly factories, or you can reinvent the product every year, and make it better and faster and cheaper, which requires factories that seem harsh by American standards," a current Apple executive told the Times. "And right now, customers care more about a new iPhone than working conditions in China."
  • jscharrer on 10 Nov 14
     
    Outsourcing as a form of exploitation - this article comments on the environment and working conditions in Apple's outsourced manufacturing facilities and that despite media coverage of this issue, the general pubic is more concerned with speed, innovation and price than the treatment of workers overseas.
kthoonen

Why tech giants are investing in STEM programs for students - 0 views

www.theglobeandmail.com/...article21329798

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  • kthoonen on 10 Nov 14
     
    This article talks about a program at the University of Waterloo aimed at engaging children, at an early age, in science and technology skills. It mentions that our education system is not doing enough in this area, so tech companies are investing in these programs to enable students to have more exposure to these STEM opportunities.
meganrowe

Outsourcing bank jobs is common practice, say employees - 0 views

www.cbc.ca/...actice-say-employees-1.1333814

Outsourcing foreign work banks unemployment

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  • meganrowe on 19 Oct 14
     
    This is an article written by the CBC (April 2013) reporting the common practice of outsourcing jobs to foreign workers by Canadian banks. It points the finger particularly at RBC and its close relationship to iGate, a foreign IT company, which receives 11% of its revenue from RBC. Canadian Bank outsourcing is kept very private, therefore it is difficult to identify how many Canadian jobs have actually been lost. In 2012, at least 45 Canadian jobs at RBC were lost, and at CIBC, at least 41. This has resulted in fewer full-time positions and the banks have offered very little support for lay-offs.
Trish Gill

The Top 10 Workplace Trends For 2014 - 2 views

www.forbes.com/...p-10-workplace-trends-for-2014

Trends

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  • Trish Gill on 13 Oct 14
     
    2014 will be a slow period, where a lot of major workplace issues will surface and executives will be scrambling. As more boomers retire and more people work from home, the idea of "work" will start to change. Hiring processes are going to start to shift as more recruiters rely on the Internet and the word "reputation" will become even more important to professionals and companies alike.
Trish Gill

What Mark Cuban And Donatella Versace Get Wrong About Hiring - 1 views

www.linkedin.com/...versace-get-wrong-about-hiring

Trends

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  • Trish Gill on 22 Oct 14
     
    ... there's a new trend going on in America: large companies wanting people to work for free. Actually, Versace wants you to pay her.
arlaynacurtin

Sears Canada cuts 245 jobs, outsourcing IT positions to India and the Philippines - 1 views

business.financialpost.com/...sears-canada-layoffs-india

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  • arlaynacurtin on 24 Oct 14
     
    TORONTO - Sears Canada is laying off 245 workers, the lion's share in its information technology department, with plans to replace them by partnering with companies that outsource to India and the Philippines, a senior spokesperson confirmed Tuesday.
  • arlaynacurtin on 24 Oct 14
     
    I thought this article would be really interesting to post because I don't know about everyone else, but I have heard a lot of times over the past few years that Sears is facing financial issues. It can be seen then that Sears is trying to remedy their issue by cutting costs by outsourcing the IT positions to those in other countries such as India and the Philippines.
fawneferguson

Foreign outsourcing isn't a huge job killer - 0 views

www.working.com/...story.html

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  • fawneferguson on 28 Oct 14
     
    This article explores how, although outsourcing has not reduced the number of jobs available in Canada as much as people once feared, it does however impact the wages available in Canada as companies now have stronger bargaining power.
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