Job Market Monitor
Work-life Balance
Canada – The majority of parents are satisfied with their work-life balance
Overall, most parents who work full-time are satisfied with their work-life balance. In 2012, 3 out of 4 parents said they were satisfied or very satisfied with this balance (75%). The others were “neither satisfied nor dissatisfied” (15%), “dissatisfied” (8%) or “very dissatisfied” (1%). Of the parents who said that they were not satisfied, the most frequently mentioned … Continue reading
Work-Life Balance around the World
Global management consulting firm Hay Group has delved into its database of employee surveys to explore how people feel about their work/life balance as well as the support they receive from employers. More than two-thirds (39%) of respondents don’t believe they have a good balance between their work and personal lives. Above: Responses to the … Continue reading
Work-at-Home – Six Benefits
Here are six benefits. No lengthy commute. According to US Census data, the average work commute time is 25.4 minutes. That might not sound so bad, but that’s close to an hour to get to and from the office, and many workers in large cities have an even longer commute. In fact, 600,000 US workers … Continue reading
Work life balance / London vs New York
The individual – who had lived in London – regarded Europeans as lazy while New Yorkers do things differently Continue reading
4 Reasons for Freelancing
Freelancing offers workers experience and flexibility, so it’s no wonder more people are creating their own career paths Continue reading
Job Satisfaction: UK vs Europe
It may appear the UK is a connoisseur in the job satisfaction market, and that the double dip recession is the antidote for increasing happiness at work, but there is a caveat: our European compatriots are fields ahead of us in this area: The stark reality is the satisfaction we have with our jobs and … Continue reading
UK – Nine out of ten employees agreed that having more choice in working arrangements improves morale
The Fourth Work-Life Balance Employee Survey was conducted in early 2011. It found that the majority of employees were satisfied with their hours and current working arrangements. Levels of awareness of the right to request flexible working were high; 75 per cent of all employees, 73 per cent of employees with non-childcare caring responsibilities and … Continue reading
Are men and women really all that different? Both Want Long Term Job Security
When it comes to what they’re looking for in a potential employer, are men and women really all that different? The answer is yes, when it comes to workplace needs and wants, a gender gap exists. According to a recent survey of over 7,000 Canadians, conducted by ICMA International and sponsored by Randstad Canada, the … Continue reading
In The News | Work-life Balance, Most Unemployed Have College Experience, RIM Layoffs: Up to 6,000, Germany to Lack 3 Million Skilled Workers by 2025 and Much More
Work-life balance: World’s 20 best cities – Rediff.com Business rediff.com – The biggest challenge for workers across the world is to find a perfect balance between work and life. Long work hours can impact health, jeopardise safety and increase stress among employees, acco… JobMarketMon Number of the Week: Most Unemployed Have College … Continue reading
Jobs – Offres d’emploi – US & Canada (Eng. & Fr.)
The Most Popular Job Search Tools
Even More Objectives Statements to customize
Cover Letters – Tools, Tips and Free Cover Letter Templates for Microsoft Office
Job Market Monitor 