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Talent grab

Thu, 01 May 2008 16:48:31 -0700

by Tony Wanless

Today, for the first time in generations, there are more jobs than there are people.

Digital warfare

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:09:00 -0700

By Shawn Conner

For the past decade, Vancouver has been hitting high scores in the gaming industry without even trying. Home to EA, Radical and Disney Interactive Studios, there’s no question the city is packing some serious heat. But another contender is on the horizon: Montreal, armed with government subsidies, lower operating costs and a steady stream of young creatives. The industry is responding to its lure, opening new studios and coaxing talent out east. Is the plug about to be pulled on B.C.’s gaming sector?

Labour Summit

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 18:37:46 -0800

By Ryan Stuart

When the workers didn’t come to the mountain, the mountain came to them. Whistler turns to innovative tactics to fill its labour shortage.

Labour Pains

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 10:36:08 -0800

by Bonnie Makarewicz

Is big business hyping the labour shortage to import cheap migrant workers like Marcos Baac?

Ticket to nowhere

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 19:07:12 -0700

By Yolanda Brooks

B.C. needs skilled workers and talent, scream the headlines. So why are dozens of immigrant doctors, engineers, scientists and other professionals washing dishes and driving cabs – if they’re lucky?

Talent grab

Mon, 01 May 2006 12:03:57 -0700

By Tony Wanless

Want to succeed in today’s economy? Then keep your troops happy. With talent now at a premium, companies are battling over an ever-shrinking supply of skilled workers. If you don’t give your employees the red carpet treatment, you can bet they’ll find someone who will

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