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Are you prepared to win the battle for talent?
Monday, July 14, 2008 - Significant talent shortages are already being reported across many industries. Over 40 percent of trades’ organizations are projecting labour shortages in their sectors within the next five years, and 52% of skilled workers are expected to retire in the next 15 years. These mindboggling statist... read more

U.S. moving to require master's degree for engineers
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - Source: Daily News, February 26th, 2008 - Canadian Consulting Engineer website        The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is pushing to raise the bar for engineers who want to qualify for a licence to practice.        On Februar... read more

Momentum - A Critical Component in Recruiting Success
Monday, December 03, 2007 - Fred West PEng, PE, CHRPWood West & Associates Inc. Published July/August 2006 “Innovation” – Journal of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC   In recent years, business has been improving for most engineers, geoscientists and tec... read more

Keeping Your Employee From Leaving: Some Tips for Difficult Times
Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - By Kevin Wheeler – Published Aug 29, 2002 ©2001–2007 Global Learning Resources, Inc. I sense fear in the marketplace. Several clients have told me they are concerned that their best people are th... read more