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| October 22, 2010 | Vol 7, Issue10 |
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Greetings! |
Although it seems so far off, planning of the CERC conference in Calgary is underway. The conference planning committee is chaired by Rita Stel of Brookfield Global Relocation Services.
Speaker Submissions for the CERC 2011 Conference, taking place in Calgary September 25-27, 2011, are now being accepted. To be considered, conference submissions must be received by CERC not later than 5:00 pm ET December 9, 2010. More details
CERC recently posted its Talent Mobility video on You Tube. I invite you to help to spread the word about CERC by sharing this video link with your friends and colleagues.
Over the past couple of weeks we've added a couple of new tools for cross border mobility on the CERC website for members, including a Canada US Immigration Guide.
If you have ideas for magazine articles and feature stories, presentations and webinars, or ways in which we can improve the E-News please write to us.
I hope to see you at a CERC event soon.
Best regards,
Steve
Stephen CrynePresident & CEO_______________________________________________________
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Canada EU Trade Negotiations |
 Representatives from Canada and the EU are meeting in Ottawa this week in one more round of negotiations to land on a Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA). This article from the Conference Board of Canada makes a compelling case about the importance of this agreement to the Canadian Economy. Trade barriers to services trade include facilitating temporary work visas and recognizing professional credentials.
According to the author, "rather than being guided solely by short-term interests that aim to protect existing jobs, Canada's leaders must direct their political will to the broad, long-term economic opportunities that will have a far bigger impact on future Canadian living standards."
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A multicultural workforce gives Canadian companies a global edge
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 Paul Beamish hired Gigi Wong because of her answer to a simple question: how would she react if a Chinese businessman belched after his meal? It was a difference in cultural etiquette he'd observed hosting Asian clients and wanted to know how a prospective employee would handle the situation. A Canadian-born job candidate said she'd politely tell the person to stop, but Wong had the correct response. "I would ignore it," she said. "It's a sign they are enjoying themselves."
Read more in Canadian Business Magazine
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Business optimism steady
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 A recent survey of business leaders found Canadian businesses are positive about future sales, investment and hiring, but expect economic growth to be modest, due in part to the flagging U.S. economy,
Thirty-nine percent of firms said they expect to be hiring in the next 12 months, while 14 percent expected employment levels to fall.
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A world of experience |
 A recent study of Board members of both Canadian and Australian companies feel strongly that it is important for CEOs to have international work experience and agree that this qualification will continue to grow in importance over the next decade.
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The sad truth about social media
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 Thinking of growing your business using social media? Then you might want to read this article by marketing specialist Ryan Caligiuri, who outlines how to go about using social media tools to their full potential.
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National housing activity edges up |
National resale housing activity edged higher for a second consecutive month in September 2010, according to statistics released by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). Combined with a falling supply of homes on the market, the number of months of inventory also declined for the second consecutive month.
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| Bosses lack leadership skills, poll finds | |
A new poll of HR professionals in the UK has suggested that nearly all workers in the sector are concerned that their managers lack essential leadership skills and could benefit from some form of further training.
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| CERC Careers | |
Employers - post your positions or search resumes from registered prospective employees.
Job Seekers- search positions (simply insert Relocation into the keyword search) and post your resume online at the CERC Career Centre.
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Help spread the word about CERC. Forward this E-News to a friend or colleague by clicking on the link above. We hope that you continue to enjoy receiving this electronic update. This monthly compilation of articles from wire services, newspapers, and other sources is intended to keep CERC members and visitors to cerc.ca informed of trends and news in mobility, HR developments and general business news from Canada and around the world. Facts have not been independently verified, and opinions expressed are those of the editor. Readers are invited to clarify, correct, or expand on these items. If you have an idea for a story, or would like to contribute an article, please send an email to info@cerc.ca. Canadian Employee Relocation Council (CERC)
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