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The results of Randstad’s latest labour mobility index indicate the amount of Canadian workers actively looking for a new job has increased over the last quarter. Randstad’s employee mobility index tracks changes in the expectation of workers to be employed elsewhere over the next six months. It is measured every quarter as part of Randstad’s Workmonitor, which provides a comprehensive understanding of job market sentiments. Read the rest of this entry »

The Canadian Film Centre and Bell Media are pleased to welcome the three participants of the inaugural Bell Media Showrunner Bootcamp, a new initiative designed to furnish experienced TV writers with the knowledge and management skills necessary to become successful showrunners. Read the rest of this entry »

Job seekers who want potential employers to “show them the money” may be in luck, a new Robert Half survey suggests. More than one-third (38 per cent) of executives interviewed said they are more willing to negotiate salary with top candidates than they were one year ago. Just 5 per cent of respondents said they are less willing to negotiate. Read the rest of this entry »

As part of Data Privacy Day 2012, Microsoft is offering guidance and tips to help Canadians better manage their online profiles and maintain a positive reputation. Everything a person does online, from responding to emails and texts, uploading photos, making purchases or clicking the “like” and retweet buttons on favorite web pages contributes to their online reputation. However, new global research commissioned by Microsoft surveyed 5,000 respondents from Canada, U.S., Spain, Germany and Ireland suggests adults and children may want to be more mindful of how their digital activities impact their online reputations. Read the rest of this entry »

HootSuite University has announced the launch of their Higher Education Program and their first partnership with S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at New York’s Syracuse University. This partnership addresses the growing demand for social media professionals in today’s evolving job market. Read the rest of this entry »

Always at the forefront of public opinion research, Leger Marketing is launching a unique and exclusive new product: the 24-Hour Survey. This new decision-making tool is a requisite for a constantly changing world in which decision makers often make strategic decisions quickly and accurately. Read the rest of this entry »

Multichannel commerce solutions provider hybris has announced the availability of the hybris Multichannel Accelerator, specifically tailored to the B2B sector. This follows an extremely positive response from the 2011 launch of hybris Multichannel Accelerator for B2C. Read the rest of this entry »

Product management solutions provider Ryma Technology Solutions Inc. has launched a Customer Care Portal to enhance the end-user experience and provide a premium level of self-service support to customers. An interactive, e-learning environment, the Portal provides end users with volumes of information to help them get the most out of Ryma solutions. Read the rest of this entry »

Canadian-based enterprise software development firm Devolutions has announced the launch of its latest solution, Remote Desktop Manager Server, which is targeted towards organizations with multiple users who require online deployment or active directory integration to their Intranet. Remote Desktop Manager Server is a self-hosted repository for storing, organizing and sharing remote connections and virtual machines. Read the rest of this entry »

TVOKids puts the spotlight on the written word with a week-long celebration of reading and writing, leading up to Family Literacy Day on Friday, January 27, which follows closely on the heels of a recent study that showed that TVOKids resources help kids to develop key literacy skills. Read the rest of this entry »