Future of Work Series en Global News & 980 CKNW Future of Work Series, in partnership with Vancouver Island University, is an in-depth collection of interviews and stories to help you navigate new opportunities within B.C.’s ever-evolving job market. This year’s theme is all about unleashing innovation in the workplace – looking at ideas and projects that can be put in place to help efficiency, culture in the workplace and productivity. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/51232498-d86b-11ed-9469-c3941fd145d5/image/735e76de6abf823741f632a563ed66cd.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Future of Work Series no episodic Training the workforce of tomorrow Corus Radio Global News & 980 CKNW Future of Work Series, in partnership with Vancouver Island University, is an in-depth collection of interviews and stories to help you navigate new opportunities within B.C.’s ever-evolving job market. This year’s theme is all about unleashing innovation in the workplace – looking at ideas and projects that can be put in place to help efficiency, culture in the workplace and productivity. Global News & 980 CKNW Future of Work Series, in partnership with Vancouver Island University, is an in-depth collection of interviews and stories to help you navigate new opportunities within B.C.’s ever-evolving job market. This year’s theme is all about unleashing innovation in the workplace – looking at ideas and projects that can be put in place to help efficiency, culture in the workplace and productivity.

]]> Corus Radio ciis.content@gmail.com How tariffs and a global trade war will impact BC business now, and in the future. How tariffs and a global trade war will impact BC business now, and in the future. Guest: Laura Jones - President and CEO, Business Council of British Columbia Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:36:00 -0000 bonus Corus Radio How tariffs and a global trade war will impact BC business now, and in the future. Guest: Laura Jones - President and CEO, Business Council of British Columbia How tariffs and a global trade war will impact BC business now, and in the future.


Guest: Laura Jones - President and CEO, Business Council of British Columbia

]]> 515 no A.I. in the Hospital Imagine having an A.I. tool that can generate reports for patients in hospitals and can help identify which patients might deteriorate. Jas Johal Show producer Talia Miller digs into how this tool is helping doctors, and why some are hoping to get more of these tools into healthcare settings. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 22:49:00 -0000 full Corus Radio Imagine having an A.I. tool that can generate reports for patients in hospitals and can help identify which patients might deteriorate. Jas Johal Show producer Talia Miller digs into how this tool is helping doctors, and why some are hoping to get more of these tools into healthcare settings. Imagine having an A.I. tool that can generate reports for patients in hospitals and can help identify which patients might deteriorate.


Jas Johal Show producer Talia Miller digs into how this tool is helping doctors, and why some are hoping to get more of these tools into healthcare settings.

]]> 399 Economic uncertainty in Canada The burden of economic uncertainty continues to weigh on Canadians. Guest: Jim Stanford - Economist and Director of the Centre for Future Work Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:10:00 -0000 bonus Corus Radio The burden of economic uncertainty continues to weigh on Canadians. Guest: Jim Stanford - Economist and Director of the Centre for Future Work The burden of economic uncertainty continues to weigh on Canadians.


Guest: Jim Stanford - Economist and Director of the Centre for Future Work

]]> 549 no How Trump’s trade war with China will affect B.C. business How Trump’s trade war with China will affect B.C. business GUEST: Dr. Samuel Roscoe, Lecturer at UBC's Sauder School of Business Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:30:00 -0000 full Corus Radio How Trump’s trade war with China will affect B.C. business GUEST: Dr. Samuel Roscoe, Lecturer at UBC's Sauder School of Business How Trump’s trade war with China will affect B.C. business


GUEST: Dr. Samuel Roscoe, Lecturer at UBC's Sauder School of Business

]]> 713 Interview with an A.I. screener? Artifical Intelligence has been taking the world by storm lately, with companies adopting it to help increase their output wherever possible. But did you ever think that when looking for a job, you might have to interview with an A.I. screener? Well not to worry, because just as companies are using the technology, so can you! Scott Shantz tells us more about how A.I. is changing way work happens, before you've even gotten the job. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:28:00 -0000 full Corus Radio Artifical Intelligence has been taking the world by storm lately, with companies adopting it to help increase their output wherever possible. But did you ever think that when looking for a job, you might have to interview with an A.I. screener? Well not to worry, because just as companies are using the technology, so can you! Scott Shantz tells us more about how A.I. is changing way work happens, before you've even gotten the job. Artifical Intelligence has been taking the world by storm lately, with companies adopting it to help increase their output wherever possible. But did you ever think that when looking for a job, you might have to interview with an A.I. screener? Well not to worry, because just as companies are using the technology, so can you! Scott Shantz tells us more about how A.I. is changing way work happens, before you've even gotten the job.

]]> 348 Construction and Skilled Trade! Construction and Skilled Trade! Guest: Chris Atchison - President, BC Construction Association Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:23:00 -0000 full Corus Radio Construction and Skilled Trade! Guest: Chris Atchison - President, BC Construction Association Construction and Skilled Trade!


Guest: Chris Atchison - President, BC Construction Association


]]> 374 no New data shows Canadians are having trouble trusting AI As conversations around AI heat up across Canada, BC faces a unique challenge: a readiness gap that’s wider than in other provinces — and it’s not just about skills, it’s about confidence and trust. Guest: Jas Jaaj - Managing Partner of AI for Deloitte Canada Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:31:00 -0000 full Corus Radio As conversations around AI heat up across Canada, BC faces a unique challenge: a readiness gap that’s wider than in other provinces — and it’s not just about skills, it’s about confidence and trust. Guest: Jas Jaaj - Managing Partner of AI for Deloitte Canada As conversations around AI heat up across Canada, BC faces a unique challenge: a readiness gap that’s wider than in other provinces — and it’s not just about skills, it’s about confidence and trust.


Guest: Jas Jaaj - Managing Partner of AI for Deloitte Canada

]]> 368 no The future of BC’s restaurant industry The future of BC’s restaurant industry Guest: Ian Tostenson, President and CEO of the BC Restaurant and Food Services Association Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:42:00 -0000 full Corus Radio The future of BC’s restaurant industry Guest: Ian Tostenson, President and CEO of the BC Restaurant and Food Services Association The future of BC’s restaurant industry

Guest: Ian Tostenson, President and CEO of the BC Restaurant and Food Services Association

]]> 476 Jobs for life? A thing of the past Jobs for life? A thing of the past Forget the year 2000 when we were all concerned the world was about to change - really change, its 2025 that is bringing monumental shifts to work - for employees and employers. Sarah Crosbie speaks with labour lawyer Howard Levitt, who has been practicing for 46 years. When he started his practice Canadians had their jobs for life… in 2025 not a chance. Guest: Sarah Crosbie, CHQR Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:33:00 -0000 full Corus Radio Jobs for life? A thing of the past Forget the year 2000 when we were all concerned the world was about to change - really change, its 2025 that is bringing monumental shifts to work - for employees and employers. Sarah Crosbie speaks with labour lawyer Howard Levitt, who has been practicing for 46 years. When he started his practice Canadians had their jobs for life… in 2025 not a chance. Guest: Sarah Crosbie, CHQR Jobs for life? A thing of the past

Forget the year 2000 when we were all concerned the world was about to change - really change, its 2025 that is bringing monumental shifts to work - for employees and employers.


Sarah Crosbie speaks with labour lawyer Howard Levitt, who has been practicing for 46 years. When he started his practice Canadians had their jobs for life… in 2025 not a chance.


Guest: Sarah Crosbie, CHQR


]]> 307 How will BC Farmers adapt to trade wars? How are farmers navigating the current trade war and has it affected farming operations in the Province? Any adjustments farmers have had to make and the broader impact of uncertainty on the local farming industry. Guest: Gagan Singh, Local Farming Advocate and Owner of Instaberry Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:03:00 -0000 full Corus Radio How are farmers navigating the current trade war and has it affected farming operations in the Province? Any adjustments farmers have had to make and the broader impact of uncertainty on the local farming industry. Guest: Gagan Singh, Local Farming Advocate and Owner of Instaberry How are farmers navigating the current trade war and has it affected farming operations in the Province? Any adjustments farmers have had to make and the broader impact of uncertainty on the local farming industry.

Guest: Gagan Singh, Local Farming Advocate and Owner of Instaberry

]]> 546 Starting your own business and being an entrepreneur Here's a question for you: If you could start your own business, what would you do?  That's what many people are asking themselves in the face of current economic hardships facing our country.  CKNW Contributor Scott Shantz took a closer look what it actually takes to be your own boss, and how you could get started. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:23:00 -0000 full Corus Radio Here's a question for you: If you could start your own business, what would you do?  That's what many people are asking themselves in the face of current economic hardships facing our country.  CKNW Contributor Scott Shantz took a closer look what it actually takes to be your own boss, and how you could get started. Here's a question for you: If you could start your own business, what would you do?  That's what many people are asking themselves in the face of current economic hardships facing our country.  CKNW Contributor Scott Shantz took a closer look what it actually takes to be your own boss, and how you could get started.

]]> 337 Four Day Work Week Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:35:40 -0000 Four Day Work Week full Corus Radio Four Day Work Week 371 The feds’ 2024 budget plans to allow you to ignore your boss after work hours GUEST: Jenson Leung, Employment Lawyer with KSW Lawyers Thu, 18 Apr 2024 23:38:57 -0000 full Corus Radio GUEST: Jenson Leung, Employment Lawyer with KSW Lawyers GUEST: Jenson Leung, Employment Lawyer with KSW Lawyers

]]> 529 Jobs of the future and using AI to your advantage when job hunting! Jobs of the future, and using AI to your advantage when job hunting! Guest: Jonah Ferguson - Coordinator, Employer & Student Engagement at Vancouver Island University Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:28:22 -0000 full Corus Radio Jobs of the future, and using AI to your advantage when job hunting! Guest: Jonah Ferguson - Coordinator, Employer & Student Engagement at Vancouver Island University Jobs of the future, and using AI to your advantage when job hunting!

Guest: Jonah Ferguson - Coordinator, Employer & Student Engagement at Vancouver Island University

]]> 498 no Why businesses keep in touch with former employees. GUEST: Dr. Rebecca Paluch, Assistant Professor at UBC’s Sauder School of Business Tue, 16 Apr 2024 22:40:33 -0000 full Corus Radio GUEST: Dr. Rebecca Paluch, Assistant Professor at UBC’s Sauder School of Business GUEST: Dr. Rebecca Paluch, Assistant Professor at UBC’s Sauder School of Business

]]> 436 Career-based education! Canada continues to face a tech talent shortage and rising unemployment, indicating a mismatch between skills needed and job vacancies. Starting this fall, Ontario students will be required to take a technical education course to graduate, but there are questions about how well-equipped schools are for this change. Guest: Jeremy Shaki - CEO of Lighthouse Labs, A tech education company Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:11:15 -0000 full Corus Radio Canada continues to face a tech talent shortage and rising unemployment, indicating a mismatch between skills needed and job vacancies. Starting this fall, Ontario students will be required to take a technical education course to graduate, but there are questions about how well-equipped schools are for this change. Guest: Jeremy Shaki - CEO of Lighthouse Labs, A tech education company Canada continues to face a tech talent shortage and rising unemployment, indicating a mismatch between skills needed and job vacancies. Starting this fall, Ontario students will be required to take a technical education course to graduate, but there are questions about how well-equipped schools are for this change.

Guest: Jeremy Shaki - CEO of Lighthouse Labs, A tech education company


]]> 412 no Future of Forest Fire Fighting WILDFIRES ARE HARD TO MANAGE AT THE BEST OF TIMES, AND ONCE THEY ARE DEEMED ‘OUT OF CONTROL’, THE CONSEQUENCES CAN BE DEVASTATING. 980 CKNW PRODUCER TALIA MILLER LOOKS AT HOW AI SENSOR NODES CAN BE USED TO HELP DETECT FIRES IN THE EARLY STAGES, AND HOW THAT COULD REDUCE, OR EVEN STOP, SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO COMMUNITIES. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:10:55 -0000 full Corus Radio WILDFIRES ARE HARD TO MANAGE AT THE BEST OF TIMES, AND ONCE THEY ARE DEEMED ‘OUT OF CONTROL’, THE CONSEQUENCES CAN BE DEVASTATING. 980 CKNW PRODUCER TALIA MILLER LOOKS AT HOW AI SENSOR NODES CAN BE USED TO HELP DETECT FIRES IN THE EARLY STAGES, AND HOW THAT COULD REDUCE, OR EVEN STOP, SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO COMMUNITIES. WILDFIRES ARE HARD TO MANAGE AT THE BEST OF TIMES, AND ONCE THEY ARE DEEMED ‘OUT OF CONTROL’, THE CONSEQUENCES CAN BE DEVASTATING.


980 CKNW PRODUCER TALIA MILLER LOOKS AT HOW AI SENSOR NODES CAN BE USED TO HELP DETECT FIRES IN THE EARLY STAGES, AND HOW THAT COULD REDUCE, OR EVEN STOP, SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO COMMUNITIES.



]]> 300 Can 'Toxic Positivity' be a threat to your workplace? We've heard that nobody likes a negative nelly, but a positive polly-anna can be just as problematic. 980 CKNW contributor Geri-Mayer-Judson tells us about 'Toxic Positivity' and the threat it can pose to productivity. Guest: Geri Meyer-Judson, Contributor for The Jas Johal Show Fri, 12 Apr 2024 13:21:14 -0000 full Corus Radio We've heard that nobody likes a negative nelly, but a positive polly-anna can be just as problematic. 980 CKNW contributor Geri-Mayer-Judson tells us about 'Toxic Positivity' and the threat it can pose to productivity. Guest: Geri Meyer-Judson, Contributor for The Jas Johal Show We've heard that nobody likes a negative nelly, but a positive polly-anna can be just as problematic. 980 CKNW contributor Geri-Mayer-Judson tells us about 'Toxic Positivity' and the threat it can pose to productivity.

Guest: Geri Meyer-Judson, Contributor for The Jas Johal Show

]]> 317 Entry-Level hiring in 2024! Entry-Level hiring will hold steady during the 2024 graduation season. Guest: David Bolton - Regional Director, Robert Half - based in Vancouver Thu, 11 Apr 2024 21:46:41 -0000 bonus Corus Radio Entry-Level hiring will hold steady during the 2024 graduation season. Guest: David Bolton - Regional Director, Robert Half - based in Vancouver Entry-Level hiring will hold steady during the 2024 graduation season.

Guest: David Bolton - Regional Director, Robert Half - based in Vancouver


]]> 599 no Why is BC developing new strains of shellfish? Oyster farming in BC faces challenges from ocean acidification and marine heatwaves, but researchers at Vancouver Island University are working to develop resilient new shellfish strains through a pedigree breeding program to create a fast growing, high surviving oyster environment in the province. Guest: Dr. Tim Green, Vancouver Island University’s Canada Research Chair in Shellfish Health and Genomics Thu, 11 Apr 2024 15:54:08 -0000 full Corus Radio Oyster farming in BC faces challenges from ocean acidification and marine heatwaves, but researchers at Vancouver Island University are working to develop resilient new shellfish strains through a pedigree breeding program to create a fast growing, high surviving oyster environment in the province. Guest: Dr. Tim Green, Vancouver Island University’s Canada Research Chair in Shellfish Health and Genomics Oyster farming in BC faces challenges from ocean acidification and marine heatwaves, but researchers at Vancouver Island University are working to develop resilient new shellfish strains through a pedigree breeding program to create a fast growing, high surviving oyster environment in the province.

Guest: Dr. Tim Green, Vancouver Island University’s Canada Research Chair in Shellfish Health and Genomics

]]> 584 How will AI transform the workplace? What does the future of work look like in Canada and what role could artificial intelligence play in shaping the future of work?  QR Calgary’s Reece Schafer decodes the future of AI in the workplace. Guest: Reece Schafer, Morning Show Producer for QR Calgary Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:21:40 -0000 full Corus Radio What does the future of work look like in Canada and what role could artificial intelligence play in shaping the future of work?  QR Calgary’s Reece Schafer decodes the future of AI in the workplace. Guest: Reece Schafer, Morning Show Producer for QR Calgary What does the future of work look like in Canada and what role could artificial intelligence play in shaping the future of work?  QR Calgary’s Reece Schafer decodes the future of AI in the workplace.

Guest: Reece Schafer, Morning Show Producer for QR Calgary



]]> 344 Training Canada's workforce to efficiently use artificial intelligence How will artificial technologies advance further than they already have? Especially when Trudeau has announced $2.4 billion to train more workers to use it efficiently and safely.  Guest: James Zhan - Chief Operating Officer & Cofounder - CoPilot Ai (Vancouver) Tue, 09 Apr 2024 21:49:41 -0000 bonus Corus Radio How will artificial technologies advance further than they already have? Especially when Trudeau has announced $2.4 billion to train more workers to use it efficiently and safely.  Guest: James Zhan - Chief Operating Officer & Cofounder - CoPilot Ai (Vancouver) How will artificial technologies advance further than they already have? Especially when Trudeau has announced $2.4 billion to train more workers to use it efficiently and safely. 

Guest: James Zhan - Chief Operating Officer & Cofounder - CoPilot Ai (Vancouver)


]]> 523 no How to support new mothers in the workplace A new report looks into the challenges that working mothers in Canada face by analyzing the experiences of over 1,000 employed women during maternity leave. Guest: Jen Murtagh, Founder of Maturn Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:00:25 -0000 full Corus Radio A new report looks into the challenges that working mothers in Canada face by analyzing the experiences of over 1,000 employed women during maternity leave. Guest: Jen Murtagh, Founder of Maturn A new report looks into the challenges that working mothers in Canada face by analyzing the experiences of over 1,000 employed women during maternity leave.

Guest: Jen Murtagh, Founder of Maturn



]]> 381 The new workplace robots Future of Work Series: The new workplace robots Have you heard of Cobots? They are like robots, but more advanced.  What sets them apart and makes them unique?  630 CHED Producer Layla Khdir will explore how cobots are changing the trads. Guest: Layla Khdir, Producer for 630 CHED Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:22:13 -0000 full Corus Radio Future of Work Series: The new workplace robots Have you heard of Cobots? They are like robots, but more advanced.  What sets them apart and makes them unique?  630 CHED Producer Layla Khdir will explore how cobots are changing the trads. Guest: Layla Khdir, Producer for 630 CHED Future of Work Series: The new workplace robots

Have you heard of Cobots? They are like robots, but more advanced.  What sets them apart and makes them unique?  630 CHED Producer Layla Khdir will explore how cobots are changing the trads.

Guest: Layla Khdir, Producer for 630 CHED

]]> 314 The rise of "intimacy coordinators" on film sets! In a post #MeToo world, the film industry has had to examine the way they do things, both on and off screen. Because of this, Intimacy coordinators have become more commonplace and more important on set.  CKNW producer Sara Hyde spoke with industry insiders about intimacy coordination. Fair warning: This feature talks candidly about the process behind filming sex scenes in film and TV. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:26:10 -0000 bonus Corus Radio In a post #MeToo world, the film industry has had to examine the way they do things, both on and off screen. Because of this, Intimacy coordinators have become more commonplace and more important on set.  CKNW producer Sara Hyde spoke with industry insiders about intimacy coordination. Fair warning: This feature talks candidly about the process behind filming sex scenes in film and TV. In a post #MeToo world, the film industry has had to examine the way they do things, both on and off screen. Because of this, Intimacy coordinators have become more commonplace and more important on set. 

CKNW producer Sara Hyde spoke with industry insiders about intimacy coordination. Fair warning: This feature talks candidly about the process behind filming sex scenes in film and TV.

]]> 422 no Let Your People ‘Grow’ In Their Jobs - That’s Leadership Let Your People ‘Grow’ In Their Jobs - That’s Leadership Julian Barling - Professor of Organizational Behaviour & Borden Chair of Leadership at Smith School of Business, Queen’s U. Sat, 22 Apr 2023 15:01:09 -0000 bonus Corus Radio Let Your People ‘Grow’ In Their Jobs - That’s Leadership Julian Barling - Professor of Organizational Behaviour & Borden Chair of Leadership at Smith School of Business, Queen’s U. Let Your People ‘Grow’ In Their Jobs - That’s Leadership

Julian Barling - Professor of Organizational Behaviour & Borden Chair of Leadership at Smith School of Business, Queen’s U.


]]> 740 no Future of Work - Training students in a post-COVID era  Dr. Michael Quinn, Provost and Vice-President Academic at Vancouver Island University discusses training students in a post-COVID era Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:51:08 -0000 Future of Work - Training students in a post-COVID era bonus Corus Radio  Dr. Michael Quinn, Provost and Vice-President Academic at Vancouver Island University discusses training students in a post-COVID era  Dr. Michael Quinn, Provost and Vice-President Academic at Vancouver Island University discusses training students in a post-COVID era

]]> 589 Farming technology is going UP! UP! UP! The future of farming technology is going UP! UP! UP! Guest: Bahram Rashti - CEO & co-founder of UP Vertical Farms Thu, 20 Apr 2023 21:50:18 -0000 bonus Corus Radio The future of farming technology is going UP! UP! UP! Guest: Bahram Rashti - CEO & co-founder of UP Vertical Farms The future of farming technology is going UP! UP! UP!

Guest: Bahram Rashti - CEO & co-founder of UP Vertical Farms

]]> 569 no Working later in life Many Canadians are reconsidering what retirement looks like for them in the aftermath of the pandemic and Canada's affordability crisis. More seniors are choosing to delay theirs or to head back to work to make ends meet. Global's Rosanna Hempel brings us the story of a 90-year-old Winnipeg woman who is getting creative as she faces difficult choices staying out of the red. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:28:58 -0000 bonus Corus Radio Many Canadians are reconsidering what retirement looks like for them in the aftermath of the pandemic and Canada's affordability crisis. More seniors are choosing to delay theirs or to head back to work to make ends meet. Global's Rosanna Hempel brings us the story of a 90-year-old Winnipeg woman who is getting creative as she faces difficult choices staying out of the red. Many Canadians are reconsidering what retirement looks like for them in the aftermath of the pandemic and Canada's affordability crisis. More seniors are choosing to delay theirs or to head back to work to make ends meet. Global's Rosanna Hempel brings us the story of a 90-year-old Winnipeg woman who is getting creative as she faces difficult choices staying out of the red.

]]> 142 How cybercrimes are impacting our security CKNW host Jill Bennett speaks with cybersecurity expert Roger Gale about how cybercrimes are impacting our lives. Guest: Roger Gale - Program Head, Industrial Network Cybersecurity, BCIT Tue, 18 Apr 2023 21:56:19 -0000 full Corus Radio CKNW host Jill Bennett speaks with cybersecurity expert Roger Gale about how cybercrimes are impacting our lives. Guest: Roger Gale - Program Head, Industrial Network Cybersecurity, BCIT CKNW host Jill Bennett speaks with cybersecurity expert Roger Gale about how cybercrimes are impacting our lives.

Guest: Roger Gale - Program Head, Industrial Network Cybersecurity, BCIT


]]> 698 no Getting better access to education for Indigenous people According to Statistics Canada, Indigenous people generally have a lower participation and employment rate, and a higher unemployment rate in the labour market compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts Guest: Kory Wilson, Executive Director of Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships at the British Columbia Institute of Technology Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:20:39 -0000 full Corus Radio According to Statistics Canada, Indigenous people generally have a lower participation and employment rate, and a higher unemployment rate in the labour market compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts Guest: Kory Wilson, Executive Director of Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships at the British Columbia Institute of Technology According to Statistics Canada, Indigenous people generally have a lower participation and employment rate, and a higher unemployment rate in the labour market compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts

Guest: Kory Wilson, Executive Director of Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships at the British Columbia Institute of Technology

]]> 294 Generational shifts and the effects of an aging population in the workforce Geoff Mason, Employment and Human Rights Lawyer at Miller Thomson LLP discusses the generational shift in the workforce. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:26:00 -0000 Generational shifts and the effects of an aging population in the workforce bonus Corus Radio Geoff Mason, Employment and Human Rights Lawyer at Miller Thomson LLP discusses the generational shift in the workforce. Geoff Mason, Employment and Human Rights Lawyer at Miller Thomson LLP discusses the generational shift in the workforce.

]]> 598 Are side hustles becoming the norm? More and more people are taking on side-hustles to make ends meet. Is this "gig economy" the new reality? Guest: Shane Murphy - COO of Ownr Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:24:56 -0000 full Corus Radio More and more people are taking on side-hustles to make ends meet. Is this "gig economy" the new reality? Guest: Shane Murphy - COO of Ownr More and more people are taking on side-hustles to make ends meet. Is this "gig economy" the new reality?

Guest: Shane Murphy - COO of Ownr

]]> 621 no The job market with this year’s grad class Sandra Lavoy - Robert Half Regional Director Sat, 15 Apr 2023 13:42:07 -0000 full Corus Radio Sandra Lavoy - Robert Half Regional Director Sandra Lavoy - Robert Half Regional Director

]]> 598 no The rise of precarious work and the gig economy Geoff Mason, Employment and Human Rights Lawyer at Miller Thomson LLP discusses the rise of the gig economy. Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:21:00 -0000 The rise of precarious work and the gig economy bonus Corus Radio Geoff Mason, Employment and Human Rights Lawyer at Miller Thomson LLP discusses the rise of the gig economy. Geoff Mason, Employment and Human Rights Lawyer at Miller Thomson LLP discusses the rise of the gig economy.

]]> 628 How a local program is supporting immigrant women in the workforce Canada welcomes hundreds of immigrants yearly, but most of these newcomers need help in either finding a job or starting a new business.  CKNW Producer Layla Khdir tells us how one program is supporting immigrant women entering the Canadian labour force. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:28:48 -0000 full Corus Radio Canada welcomes hundreds of immigrants yearly, but most of these newcomers need help in either finding a job or starting a new business.  CKNW Producer Layla Khdir tells us how one program is supporting immigrant women entering the Canadian labour force. Canada welcomes hundreds of immigrants yearly, but most of these newcomers need help in either finding a job or starting a new business.  CKNW Producer Layla Khdir tells us how one program is supporting immigrant women entering the Canadian labour force.

]]> 355 The rapidly changing realm of forensic sciences! The rapidly changing realm of forensic sciences! Guest: Dean Hildebrand - Dean for the School of Computing and Academic Studies at BCIT  Thu, 13 Apr 2023 21:49:41 -0000 full Corus Radio The rapidly changing realm of forensic sciences! Guest: Dean Hildebrand - Dean for the School of Computing and Academic Studies at BCIT  The rapidly changing realm of forensic sciences!

Guest: Dean Hildebrand - Dean for the School of Computing and Academic Studies at BCIT 

]]> 529 no Using diversity to push the future of the tech industry When you think about the future of work, many people think about technology, or what’s now commonly known as STEAM.  Even though access to this emerging sector continues to grow, there’s a vast amount of untapped potential waiting to be explored. Guest: Anthonia Ogundele, Founder of Ethọ́s Lab Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:37:59 -0000 full Corus Radio When you think about the future of work, many people think about technology, or what’s now commonly known as STEAM.  Even though access to this emerging sector continues to grow, there’s a vast amount of untapped potential waiting to be explored. Guest: Anthonia Ogundele, Founder of Ethọ́s Lab When you think about the future of work, many people think about technology, or what’s now commonly known as STEAM.  Even though access to this emerging sector continues to grow, there’s a vast amount of untapped potential waiting to be explored.

Guest: Anthonia Ogundele, Founder of Ethọ́s Lab

]]> 552 Spring cleaning your careers Tara Parry, Director of Permanent Placement Services at Robert Half discusses how to prepare for your next career. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:48:38 -0000 Spring cleaning your careers bonus Corus Radio Tara Parry, Director of Permanent Placement Services at Robert Half discusses how to prepare for your next career. Tara Parry, Director of Permanent Placement Services at Robert Half discusses how to prepare for your next career.

]]> 664 The future of women in trades! Mike Smyth speaks with insulator Ashley Duncan on the future of women in trades! Guest: Ashley Duncan - Vice President at the BC Insulators and former Co-Chair of Build TogetHER BC Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:56:43 -0000 full Corus Radio Mike Smyth speaks with insulator Ashley Duncan on the future of women in trades! Guest: Ashley Duncan - Vice President at the BC Insulators and former Co-Chair of Build TogetHER BC Mike Smyth speaks with insulator Ashley Duncan on the future of women in trades!

Guest: Ashley Duncan - Vice President at the BC Insulators and former Co-Chair of Build TogetHER BC

]]> 624 no The future of the construction industry! What does the future of the construction industry look like? Guest: Chris Gardner - President, Independent Contractors and Business Association Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:28:01 -0000 full Corus Radio What does the future of the construction industry look like? Guest: Chris Gardner - President, Independent Contractors and Business Association What does the future of the construction industry look like?

Guest: Chris Gardner - President, Independent Contractors and Business Association


]]> 685 no Art restoration is turning art from the past into jobs for the future How can art restoration benefit the future?  Art restoration is the process of restoring damaged or deteriorating artworks to their original condition or as close as possible. Guest: Alicia Coutts, Founder and Head Conservator at Toronto Art Restoration Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:06:02 -0000 bonus Corus Radio How can art restoration benefit the future?  Art restoration is the process of restoring damaged or deteriorating artworks to their original condition or as close as possible. Guest: Alicia Coutts, Founder and Head Conservator at Toronto Art Restoration How can art restoration benefit the future?  Art restoration is the process of restoring damaged or deteriorating artworks to their original condition or as close as possible.

Guest: Alicia Coutts, Founder and Head Conservator at Toronto Art Restoration

]]> 497 The multi-billion dollar business of sneakers How often did you hear from your parents growing up, "go to school and get a good job"? Maybe you yourself as a parent are now advising your children to do the same? What if we encouraged the next generation of workers to follow their interests. CKNW Producer Ryan Lehal introduces us to a multi-billion dollar industry you might not have heard of, one where careers are built on passion. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:04:10 -0000 full Corus Radio How often did you hear from your parents growing up, "go to school and get a good job"? Maybe you yourself as a parent are now advising your children to do the same? What if we encouraged the next generation of workers to follow their interests. CKNW Producer Ryan Lehal introduces us to a multi-billion dollar industry you might not have heard of, one where careers are built on passion. How often did you hear from your parents growing up, "go to school and get a good job"? Maybe you yourself as a parent are now advising your children to do the same? What if we encouraged the next generation of workers to follow their interests. CKNW Producer Ryan Lehal introduces us to a multi-billion dollar industry you might not have heard of, one where careers are built on passion.

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