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'Don't be afraid to ask': Tips for young workers in salary negotiations

'Don't be afraid to ask': Tips for young workers in salary negotiations

TORONTO — As MBA student Lisa Malachowski negotiated her salary for a job set to begin this summer, a thought familiar to many young workers crossed her mind: "Maybe they'll withdraw the offer.
Quest University says it was caught off-guard when landlord put campus for sale

Quest University says it was caught off-guard when landlord put campus for sale

After Quest University’s president told a reporter that its landlord was aware of its troubles, the Squamish university says it was caught by surprise when Primacorp Ventures Inc. put the campus and surrounding lands up for sale.
Squamish’s Quest University suspending classes indefinitely after April

Squamish’s Quest University suspending classes indefinitely after April

The future for Quest staff remains uncertain.
Questions about Quest University Canada’s uncertain future could be answered this week

Questions about Quest University Canada’s uncertain future could be answered this week

The institution sought protection from creditors over three years ago
B.C. government rethinking remote work amid talent shortages

B.C. government rethinking remote work amid talent shortages

B.C.’s top bureaucrat says the government is embracing remote work in a bid to recruit and retain talent as it struggles to fill jobs.
B.C. universities to support women in Afghanistan seeking education

B.C. universities to support women in Afghanistan seeking education

A toolkit has been created for Canadian colleges and universities to support women affected by the Taliban's ban on higher education.
New two-year UNBC nursing program to start this fall in Prince George

New two-year UNBC nursing program to start this fall in Prince George

The program will be housed in the Wood Innovation and Design Centre downtown
Canadian companies to fill more contract and permanent positions in early 2023

Canadian companies to fill more contract and permanent positions in early 2023

"Employers should be prepared to offer competitive salaries, perks, and benefits to attract and retain top talent in this continuing tight labour market."
International student applications are booming

International student applications are booming

But even though B.C. remains a top destination, some international students are wary of subsidizing Canadian higher education
Companies' diversity commitments at risk amid possible recession: study

Companies' diversity commitments at risk amid possible recession: study

TORONTO — A new report says that pledges made by companies to support diversity are at risk as the corporate sector prepares for a possible recession.