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On-line: Off-campus work permitsSource: Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)International students who want to work part-time or during school breaks can now apply for their off-campus work permits on-line through the MyCIC site. Canada's not a HotelSource: Ottawa CitizenThe author challenges the notion that Canadian citizenship is a citizenship of convenience. She suggests that the idea that citizens should be loyal to only Canada is an inaccuate measure and does not reflect global realities. Global War for TalentSource: EREThis article takes a look at the impact of U.S. immigration policy on global recruitment and how other countries are making changes to attract talent to their countries. International RecruitersSource: Canadian BusinessRecruiting agencies specializing in international hires (including their immigration and integration needs) can be a great resource for growing companies looking to hire from overseas. Visible Minority Managers feel the need to assimilateSource: Canada.comThis study revealed that managers from a visible minority felt that they needed to speak and act like their white counterparts to be credible in the workplace. This included accent reduction and using Canadian expressions. Improving Cross Cultural CommunicationSource: Canadian BusinessQuick tips on how to make it easier to communicate with newcomers whose first language is not English. Trend: Short-Term AssignmentsSource: Workforce ManagementShort-term assignments can be cost effective to the company and less disruptive to the employees' lives. The cost of long-term relocations is spurring employers to look at short-term assignments and employees are finding this option attractive for career growth. Compliance Issues with International AssignmentsSource: ORCWith the complexity of international assignments and the multitude of issues, companies need to remember that they still must comply with privacy, employment, tax, and immigration laws. Effective metrics for Relocation ProgramsSource: ORCArriving at the ROI (return on investment) for relocations can be tough, particularly with so many intangible factors, such as cross-cultural pollination or career development goals. This article breaks down this issue and provides some ideas for effective measurement. Rents go up as Vacancies decline in BCSource: The Vancouver SunThere are less places to rent and those that are available are more expensive now as average rents increase.
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Summer School: Immigration workshopHosts: Think Relocation Consulting and Global Steps Relocation ConsultingDate: August 13, 2008 Spaces still available! Our popular Immigration Basics workshop is designed for HR Professionals looking to learn, share, and shine in this unique area of HR. This date doesn't work for you? E-mail us and we'll put you on our notifications list for future sessions.
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