Better educated than most Canadians and frequently with higher skill levels, new immigrants are still showing little improvement in their financial well-being, a situation that is causing some to believe the country’s immigration system needs a major overhaul.

Canada’s working-age aboriginal population is demonstrating an increased ability to get into the employment market. But post-secondary training and education has been shown to be the key to that success.

The number of foreign-trained physicians working outside the health-care field in Ontario could be reduced by 500 or more under a program unveiled last month by the province.

Attitudes of Canadians towards members of the country’s Muslim population differ widely, depending on what polls one reads.

The idea that racism thrives in Quebec is a perception the governing Liberal Party wants to dispel just as it enters an election campaign.

Diversity and inclusion, one might say, are the nuts and bolts of The Home Depot operation.

Many myths exist that keep people with disabilities from entering the workforce. Yet the fact is that people with disabilities are no less reliable, talented or productive than their peers. Often, they do not require customized work arrangements. The following is an eye-opening exploration of myths and facts from credible sources and studies...  [ read more ]

Here it is 2007 and our workplace is now made up of personnel from all four generations – a first in history. Isn't that exciting? Yes it is, unless you are possibly the one trying to make sense out of it all as you try to get people to work together and maybe, just possibly, like each other!

There is no point in examining this from the perspective of activities. There are always so many exercises that can be done to bring the team together. You can find those in books, in training sessions and in articles in human resource magazines.

Instead, let's take the time to look at another way to bring the team together...  [ read more ]