Royal Bank Chief's Frosty Meeting

Royal Bank Chief's Frosty Meeting

04.18.2013
The head of the Royal Bank of Canada met with B.C. union leaders on Wednesday to discuss the contentious issue of outsourcing and foreign...

How Journalists Spun RBC

04.16.2013
The fact of the matter is that RBC didn't fire Canadian employees; a firm they contracted did. RBC responded by parading their senior executives...
When Offshore Outsourcing Is Key To Survival

When Offshore Outsourcing Is Key To Survival

04.13.2013
As the Royal Bank of Canada faces stinging controversy over outsourcing jobs, some small business owners say that the strategy is key to...
Just The Beginning

Just The Beginning

04.13.2013
The Royal Bank of Canada has issued a printed apology to workers affected by their outsourcing arrangements, but the bank's public relations...
RBC's CEO Isn't the Only Boss With an Obscene Salary

RBC's CEO Isn't the Only Boss With an Obscene Salary

04.11.2013
In response to the backlash surrounding RBC this week, and in particular, against RBC CEO Gordon Nixon, let's look at how CEOs are compensated....
RBC Contractor 'Indentures' Indian Workers In Canada: CBC

RBC Contractor 'Indentures' Indian Workers In Canada: CBC

04.11.2013
Two IT contractors from India who worked at RBC in Toronto said their lives were tightly controlled by their multinational employer, while...
WE'RE SORRY

WE'RE SORRY

Julian Beltrame and Dave Paddon, The Canadian Press  04.11.2013
Royal Bank's top executive moved to salvage the bank's reputation Thursday, issuing a public apology over a week-long outsourcing controversy...
Too Many Temps

Too Many Temps

04.10.2013
The Alberta Federation of Labour called for an inquiry Tuesday after it obtained a government list of more than 4,000 companies given approval...
Temps Doing The Wrong Jobs In Alberta, Says Labour Group

Temps Doing The Wrong Jobs In Alberta, Says Labour Group

John Cotter, The Canadian Press  04. 9.2013
EDMONTON - A labour group is calling for a review of a federal program designed to help employers quickly hire temporary foreign workers...
RBC Contractor: What We Did Is Perfectly Legal

RBC Contractor: What We Did Is Perfectly Legal

Diana Mehta, The Canadian Press  04. 9.2013
TORONTO - The multinational company at the centre of the Royal Bank of Canada's controversial decision to outsource dozens of Toronto jobs...
‘Boycott RBC'? Outrage Grows Over Foreign Workers Move

‘Boycott RBC'? Outrage Grows Over Foreign Workers Move

04. 8.2013
News that RBC is planning to replace some of its employees in Toronto with outsourced foreign workers has prompted numerous “boycott...

Replacing Staff With Foreign Workers? That's 'Unacceptable'

Diana Mehta, The Canadian Press  04. 7.2013
TORONTO - The Royal Bank of Canada was scrambling to explain its hiring practices to customers Sunday after a media report claiming the...
Changes And Challenges Ahead For Big Banks

Changes And Challenges Ahead For Big Banks

David Friend, The Canadian Press  04. 7.2013
TORONTO - Change is afoot at the big Canadian banks, as some of its top leaders near retirement age just as the economy runs into fresh...

The Real Meaning of "Private and Exclusive" in the Banking World

03.25.2013
Over the last year, for example, there has been an increase in the number of firms that are offering Private Investment Council or Private...