What is BC Cares?

BC Cares is a program that was designed by the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) in 2007 to recruit care aides into the growing seniors care sector. Initially developed as a pilot with the Fraser Health Authority, BC Cares became a province-wide initiative in 2009-2009.

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2010 start of 'talent-hunt decade', survey says

By Kim Covert, Financial Post

New surveys looking at hiring intentions in the next decade suggest potential employees will be in the power position and companies will have to do more than wave attractive paycheques under their noses to attract them.

In the coming decade companies will have to work harder to recruit and retain employees, and won't be able to count on top talent coming to them, according to a survey conducted by Harris/Decima for Workopolis, a job search firm that says 2010 marks the start of "the talent-hunt decade."

While the recession saw a glut of workers on the market, with the economic recovery comes a "long-term talent shortage," says Gabriel Bouchard, president and chief brand officer of Workopolis.

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