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CERB now open to those making $1,000 a month or less

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) is being expanded to include workers who make less than $1,000 a month. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday announced the new eligibility criteria for the CERB, a taxable benefit of $2,000 every four...

Take Control of your Career in Uncertain Times

Searching for a new job can be a stressful time for anyone. When we combine this with the fact that the world of work has been turned upside down in recent months, and this is starting to impact the employment...

Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out

Your LinkedIn profile communicates who you are. It’s a way to tell your story, get heard, and be discovered. But what makes a great profile? How do you break through the crowd to get noticed by recruiters, peers, and others...

Am I eligible for CERB?

The federal government has, as of April 6, started accepting applications for the new Canada Emergency Response Benefit for workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic. CERB pays $2,000 every four weeks for up to four months to workers who have lost all of...

Discover 6 Job Search Tips

The irony of job search advice: There’s so much available that you don’t have to spend more than four seconds Googling before you land on some nugget of wisdom or another. Yet, at the same time, there’s so much available...

How to prepare your application for the new Canada Emergency Response Benefit

Uncertainty looms across the country as the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic pushes the economy toward a recession that some expect to be worse than the 2008 financial crisis. With more than two in five households out of work,...

Tips for Employees – COVID-19

Below you can find a summary of information and resources pertaining to employment insurance and the new Canada Emergency Response Benefit for displaced employees. Take a look at what’s new: The new Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan/covid19-individuals.html#new_canada_emergency_response_benefitEmployment Insurance Benefit (regular) https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-regular-benefit.htmlEmployment...

Promoting A Positive Environment Within Your Remote Team

What we’re seeing with COVID-19 is something none of us have lived before. It’s a time of uncertainty and change, which can trigger mental health concerns both personally and professionally. As many employers move to a remote workforce, it’s essential...

Business Analyst vs. Business Systems Analyst: What’s the Difference?

The focus of this post is on making key distinctions between a Business Analysts (BAs) and a Business Systems Analyst (BSAs). I gave this a lot of thought over the last few weeks – particularly in determining the best way...