The number of EI beneficiaries in Alberta in February increased by 1.9 per cent to 51,600, but fell by 15.9 per cent year over year.
The number of EI beneficiaries in Alberta in February increased by 1.9 per cent to 51,600, but fell by 15.9 per cent year over year.
Over 40 per cent of the growth was driven by self-employment (+19,000)
Over 40 per cent of the growth was driven by self-employment (+19,000)
Total employment in the region was 894, 200 which was down 1,500 from February but up 4,700 from a year ago
Mary Moran of Calgary Economic Development talks about how the organization has evolved to keep the city's engine running
Mary Moran of Calgary Economic Development talks about how the organization has evolved to keep the city’s engine running
Business leaders need to create a culture where everyone contributes with passion and where everyone can plan for their future
Business leaders need to create a culture where everyone contributes with passion and where everyone can plan for their future
Rod Graham of Horizon North talks about why quality and consistency pays off when housing workers
Rod Graham of Horizon North talks about why quality and consistency pays off when housing workers
How do you deal with unhappiness at work? You find meaning and value in what you do
How do you deal with unhappiness at work? You find meaning and value in what you do
Edmonton's unemployment rate has risen to 7.1 per cent while Calgary's rate has decreased to 7.7 per cent
Edmonton’s unemployment rate has risen to 7.1 per cent while Calgary’s rate has decreased to 7.7 per cent
The good news? Number of Albertans working has fully recovered from the recession. The bad news? The majority of new jobs are part-time
Alberta will be hit the hardest, with 9,600 more jobs expected to disappear
Alberta will be hit the hardest, with 9,600 more jobs expected to disappear. The oil and gas sector has lost 53,200 jobs over the five years