The Cure for the “Winter Blues”

I was born in Toronto and there is still something I’m not used to about this city; the winter.  I know a lot of people look forward to that first snow fall and some people actually get upset when that snow fall doesn’t come before the end of November.  I don’t like to be cold.  … Continue reading →

What do you Need to Start Your Life in Canada?

The biggest move I had to make was only 45 minutes away from where I grew up to attend University.  I can’t fathom completely uprooting my life to start over in a new country where my first language is not the official language and there are drastic differences in the way that people conduct business … Continue reading →

Tax Free Savings Accounts or Registered Retirement Savings Plans?

Clients who come through MicroSkills have one thing in common.  They are all on the path to building a better future.  Whether they want to further their education, learn a new skill or find employment, they are all trying to create change in their lives. There are clients that need employment services because they are … Continue reading →

The Finer Details of E-Mail Etiquette

Being new at work can be stressful.  In fact being new anywhere has the potential to be stressful for anyone.  Just like being the new kid in school, having a job means that you have to learn more than just what’s on the curriculum or what’s asked of you in your job description.  You have … Continue reading →

How to Access New Labour Market Jobs

According to Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, Ontario had a great 2012 fourth quarter for employment growth with 34,800 jobs added for full time positions in the labour market (full article here).  The bulletin also points out that despite a spike in job creation, the unemployment rate still crept up. This report does not … Continue reading →

The 5 “S”s For Productivity Improvement By Upali

There is a statement that “Productivity is everybody’s business”. It means that everybody has a specific role and responsibility to contribute to improve productivity. The accumulated effort of all citizens makes a country more productive. However, poor communication of the message on productivity has kept out most of the citizens from the productivity improvement drive. … Continue reading →