Gone are the traditional custom offices for each employee! Companies are now opting for spaces where everyone can work wherever they want, respecting the strictest health standards, while deconfinement is well underway in Canada. Open areas, conference rooms, semi-private rooms and even lounges are being made available to staff. These redesigned offices are perfect for […]
The Quebec economy has been recovering very gradually for a few weeks, but the most recent data released by Statistics Canada indicate that nothing has been gained in terms of employment. A staggering unemployment rate According to figures for the month of April released by Statistics Canada on May 8, 3 million jobs have been […]
During this period of the COVID-19 pandemic, where physical distancing is essential, many professionals are discovering teleworking and attempting to tame this new way of accomplishing their tasks. However, this comes with challenges, especially if it lacks structure… and fun. Here are five tips for getting your work done well at home. Create a routine […]
Measures that our governments are imposing to contain the COVID-19 pandemic are making restaurant and tourism workers anxious. What financial assistance they entitled to if they are quarantined or laid off? Are you quarantined due to a possible exposure to the coronavirus or are you missing work because you are infected? Whether or not you […]
The world of work experienced unprecedented upheavals in March due to measures imposed by the federal and provincial governments to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is an overview of the employment situation in the country. Massive job losses This is now a cliché: the situation is changing rapidly – and the statement also applies […]
Security guard, kitchen help, longshoremen, technical workers, crane operators, waiters… There is no shortage of job openings in Prince Rupert. In this village of 12,000 inhabitants located on the shores of the North Pacific, two hours by boat from Alaska, the port is in an economic boom, to the point that businesses are struggling to […]
The new year is fast approaching and it’s time to start thinking about your good resolutions for 2020. From a personal point of view, losing weight and quitting smoking are classics… But what about your 2020 professional goals? Here are 20 ideas to study. No worries: you don’t have to do everything, but setting two […]
Winter tourism is more than dog sledding! What kind of tourism businesses can people work in who wish to show the world the joys of winter in the most beautiful country in the world? In Quebec alone, there are 15,000 jobs to be filled for the winter season in the sector ranking second in […]
In the hotel sector there are as many expectations as there are guests. We must not lose sight, however, of some essential elements to provide a successful stay. Warm welcome From the moment a guest sets foot in a hotel he needs to feel that his arrival is anticipated. “A warm welcome begins with a […]
In the age of exponential tourism, travellers’ expectations have changed and new jobs are emerging: personal host at the hotel, digital facilitator for a territory, territorial reporters, or various sustainable tourism professions. Overview. It has been a long time now that tourists have not been simply content to see a monument or to photograph it […]
More and more restaurants are struggling to find chefs and cooks, so much so that some are finding creative ways of competing to fill their vacancies. The shortage of qualified labour to work in the kitchen is very real and has been felt more this summer than ever before. From the Gaspé to Victoria, many […]
To stand out, skills are not enough – you have to know how to arouse the recruiter’s interest by highlighting your personality. How do you achieve this in a résumé, on social media? Tips. Targeting the required personal qualities Showcasing your personality is a good way of enhancing your candidacy and eliciting a call from […]
