Handy skills to have in a future world

 The world is changing, and employers continuously require new skills. The work environment is a touch volatile and ever-changing. One of the things workers are concerned with at the minute is the skills they might be required to have for a future environment. Those of the Millennial generation introduced a

IBEW PROFILE: Rick Wallace

 Rick Wallace is a construction and maintenance coordinator with Hydro Ottawa. Over the last 34 years, Wallace has been working in a career he loves and cannot imagine doing anything else. He says the best part about his job is being able to work outside with a great team that

Changing employment contracts without triggering constructive dismissal

 There is no denying the importance of a well-drafted employment contract that clearly establishes the parameters of an employment relationship. Once an employment contract is entered into, an employer’s unilateral changes to those parameters can present legal risks. The concept is called “constructive dismissal” and it applies where the employer

Professionals With Disabilities: Accomodating Persons With Disabilities Can Pay Big Dividends

 There has been a great deal of discussion, in recent years, about our aging baby boomer population and how this will impact our economy. As workers retire and leave large gaps in the labour market serious questions are being raised as to who will step up to fill the void.