Why employment remains red hot even as the Federal Reserve tries to put job market on ice

The hot U.S. labor market is showing few signs of cooling down, with the latest jobs report showing continued strong gains, particularly in service industries such...

10 US firms in Manila for trade mission

MANILA – Ten United States-based businesses are in Manila this week for a trade mission to look for local partners and possibly expand their operations in...

Unemployment rate rises to 4.8% in January

MANILA –The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Thursday reported the unemployment rate in January 2023 rose to 4.8 percent from 4.3 percent the previous month. In...

The marketing tricks that have kept Barbie’s brand alive for over 60 years

Rejected by the toy industry at first, Barbie is now one of America’s most trusted brands. “She” – the 11.5 inch blonde doll, but also her...

Government welcomes OECD’s 2023 Economic Survey of Canada

Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, welcomed the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)’s 2023 Economic Survey of Canada....

What is driving current labour market shortages and how older workers could help

Many countries are struggling with worker shortages right now as companies in the US, UK and the EU all struggle to fill job vacancies. This is...

South Africa is exporting more food. But it needs to find new growth frontiers

South African agricultural exports were up for the third consecutive year in 2022, reflecting favourable production conditions and higher commodity prices. The export numbers for the...

The retention problem: Women are going into tech but are also being driven out

AirAsia PH to hire more pilots, crew

MANILA – AirAsia Philippines will continue to boost its manpower this year and will hire more pilots and crew, its executives confirmed on Thursday. “AirAsia Philippines’ decision to...

Air Canada Named One of Montreal’s Top Employers for the 10th Consecutive Year

MONTREAL, March 1, 2023 /CNW/ – Air Canada today was recognized as one of “Montreal’s Top Employers” for 2023 in Mediacorp Canada’s annual employer survey, marking the 10th...