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The implementation of a European unemployment insurance – A report
The implementation of a European unemployment insurance system could begin with the creation of a eurozone budget; a time-consuming but popular idea, according to the French Council of Economic Analysis. The idea of a common system of unemployment insurance within the eurozone is taking off. The need to strengthen the budgetary policy of the single … Continue reading
Guaranteed Minimum Income in Canada – Sharp increase in those favouring it
In a random sampling of public opinion taken by the Forum Poll™ among 1406 Canadian voters, more than a third favour the introduction of a guaranteed annual minimum income to replace other state supports like social assistance, unemployment and pensions (36%), a sharp increase from the last time we polled this question four years ago … Continue reading
35 Critical Skills With Definitions
Active Listening: A person’s willingness and ability to hear and understand, focusing entirely on what is being said and confirming accurate comprehension of the message Application of Legal Skills: Basic understanding of legal processes and constraints as they pertain to a position or responsibility Business Case Development: Develop a compelling and credible business case for … Continue reading
Employment Insurance in Canada, December 2015 – Little changed (-0.5%) from the previous month
The number of people receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits totalled 539,800 in December, little changed (-0.5%) from the previous month. There were more EI beneficiaries in Alberta (+2.2%) and Saskatchewan (+1.6%) in December, extending the upward trend for these provinces that began in September 2014. In addition, there were more beneficiaries in Newfoundland and Labrador (+1.3%). Conversely, … Continue reading
Career in US – Thirty-nine percent of full-time workers feel under-employed
Fifty-five percent of full-time workers feel like they just have a job, not a career. Thirty-nine percent feel under-employed. The same number aspire to be in a leadership position, but aren’t there yet. CareerBuilder’s new Explore Careers tool has data job seekers need to reach their professional goals. Visitors to coach.careerbuilder.com find exclusive insights, from … Continue reading
Workforce Development in US : A guide to Career Pathways
Career pathways are an effective strategy to help workers acquire marketable skills and industry recognized credentials by encouraging greater collaboration across adult education, post-secondary education, and other workforce partners. The model can be adapted for youth and adults, individuals with disabilities as well as a range of individuals facing unique circumstances, such as New Americans, … Continue reading
Transitions sur le marché du travail dans l’UE – 18% des chômeurs ont trouvé un emploi entre le 3e trimestre 2015 comparé au 2e trimestre 2015
Parmi toutes les personnes dans l’Union européenne (UE) qui étaient au chômage au deuxième trimestre 2015, 62,7% (12,9 millions de personnes) étaient toujours au chômage au troisième trimestre 2015, tandis que 17,9% (3,7 millions) avaient trouvé un emploi et que 19,4% (4,0 millions) avaient évolué vers l’inactivité économique au cours de cette même période. Sur … Continue reading
Work Readiness across APEC – A significant Gap
Challenges associated with the ‘work-readiness’ of vocational (VE) and higher education (HE) business graduates are identified by governments, industry and educational institutions across APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation) countries as significant constraints on future economic development. It has often been assumed that the work-readiness challenge is confined to Australia, but further exploration of the issues suggests … Continue reading
Sleep – Almost half of business leaders believe that lack has little impact on leadership performance, but 43 percent say they do not get enough
Sleep (mis)management, at one level, is obviously an individual issue, part of a larger energy-management challenge that also includes other forms of mental relaxation, such as mindfulness and meditation, as well as nutrition and physical activity. But in an increasingly hyperconnected world, in which many companies now expect their employees to be on call and … Continue reading
Bombardier – 7,000 jobs cut
Bombardier is implementing one of the deepest job cuts in its history by eliminating 7,000 positions — including more than a third in Canada — though it took pains Wednesday to instead train the public spotlight on a large CSeries plane order with Air Canada. The layoffs represent close to 10 per cent of Bombardier’s … Continue reading
Is Workplace Coaching Effective ? – A case study
The ability of organizations to attract, develop and retain an adequate supply of labour with appropriate capabilities is critical to their survival and prosperity. For ABC manufacturing, workplace coaching formed an important part of this risk strategy in that it helped them to develop an internal labour market (ILM). The coaching literature offers little insight … Continue reading
Vocational Education and Training – Three types of governance models
In vocational education and training three ideal types of regulation and governance are usually distinguished on the dominant either from the state, the market or professional groups initiatives. The prevalent typology in policy research distinguishes three models of governance, which can be termed market-driven, state-controlled and occupation-driven or corporatist VET governance ). In the following the … Continue reading
Job Report in UK, February 2016 – The employment rate reaches a record high of 74.1%
Main points for October to December 2015 There were 31.42 million people in work, 205,000 more than for July to September 2015 and 521,000 more than for a year earlier. There were 22.98 million people working full-time, 387,000 more than for a year earlier. There were 8.43 million people working part-time, 134,000 more than for … Continue reading
Canada – Canadian work experience increases entry earnings Stat Can finds
Immigration selection policies changed significantly during the 1990s and 2000s, at least in part to improve immigrant entry earnings. After the decline in both relative (to the Canadian-born) and absolute entry earnings during the 1980s and early 1990s, there was a strong desire to improve the economic outcomes of immigrants shortly after their landing. Changes … Continue reading
Australia – We must overhaul vocational education and training the Chamber of Commerce and Industry says
Australia must overhaul its vocational education and training if people are to get the skills they need for the jobs of the future, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry said today. The Australian Chamber is today releasing a policy paper, “Focus on Skills: Building a Better National Vocational Education and Training System”, which argues for … Continue reading
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