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Quebec-based BNH Expert Software Inc. has created a new video highlighting the core capabilities of its flagship product, Advisor Enterprise, and the company would like your feedback. While the results of using Advisor speak for itself, sometimes getting the message across on why you should try it in the first place can be difficult to explain – it is the company’s hope that this new video will address some of the reasons why your corporation may want to make use of Advisor to assess training needs. Read the rest of this entry »

CAE has announced that it has sold seven full-flight simulators (FFSs) to Air Algérie in Algeria, Emirates-CAE Flight Training (ECFT) in Dubai, UAE; two Airbus A320 FFSs for the new Interglobe-CAE joint venture airline training centre in Delhi, India; an Embraer ERJ-190 to Zhuhai Flight Training Centre (ZFTC) in Zhuhai, China; plus two FFSs to undisclosed customers. CAE has also begun leveraging its simulation capabilities in new markets such as healthcare and mining. Read the rest of this entry »

Findings from Randstad’s latest Global Workmonitor, surveying employees in 29 countries around the world, reveal that Canadian workers can’t stand technological interruptions during meetings, and want more face time with their colleagues. Read the rest of this entry »

For the second consecutive year, the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) and Spin Master Ltd., Canada’s most innovative toy company, are teaming up to offer financing, mentoring and business workshops to innovative entrepreneurs through the Spin Master Innovation Fund (SMIF). Read the rest of this entry »

Canadian Youth Business Foundation budget reaction –  Yesterday’s federal budget confirmed the Government of Canada’s commitment to job creation and economic growth, both through the extension of EI Hiring Credit for Small Business and the commitment to boost jobs through increased funding for research and innovation programs and skills training. Of the five major areas identified in the budget, two are dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship. Setting these priorities sends a clear message that this government has a specific plan for job creation and economic growth in Canada. Read the rest of this entry »

Post-­secondary entertainment arts institution Vancouver Film School has struck a strategic alliance with Ayogo Games, Inc., a Vancouver-­based social gaming studio known as leaders in the movement to transform healthcare through the use of games and play. VFS’ talented Digital Design students will now have the opportunity to launch their careers at the award-winning studio that was named “Hottest Digital Media Company in Canada” by NextMedia.
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Distance education provider PCDI Canada has announced a new partnership with The Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP) that is designed to provide an extra boost for PCDI students as they prepare to undertake their careers as writers of children’s reading materials. Read the rest of this entry »

cfactor, in partnership with the Human Capital Institute (HCI), has announced the launch of an online talent community dedicated to delivering insightful content, fresh perspectives and a variety of media resources for human resources practitioners. Read the rest of this entry »

To help jobseekers stand out in the most competitive job market in decades, Career Marketing Specialists Inc. have introduced its newly updated ResuM8, the iPhone/iPad app that guides users through the steps of writing an attention-grabbing resume with over 1,000 Career Objectives and ready-to-use phrases plus built-in advice from career experts. ResuM8 helps users build, edit, and send their resumes in a single application. Read the rest of this entry »

CRG emPerform, a provider of online performance management software, is teaming up with the Human Capital Institute, and Bert Goos, Business Psychologist and CEO of Online Talent Manager, to deliver an insightful, and engaging complimentary webinar Wednesday, March 28th on The Secrets Behind Personality Testing. Read the rest of this entry »