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Thanks to Gulf News, I was reminded of a forgotten word of my university days: Stagflation. It is a condition of slow economic growth, relatively high unemployment and rising prices of inflation.

Does it ring a bell? Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh warned a few weeks ago that the inflation numbers are far too high and that the Reserve Bank of India will not have the initiative to boost the economic growth even with their good intention to reduce interest rates.

Indias elected representatives must forget the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) or the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and focus on stagflation!

The reported growth numbers are available for everyone to see. Before demonetisation, it was peaking at 8.2 per cent. Immediately after its introduction, the growth began to fall to 7.2, then 6.8 and last year it was 5 per cent.

What will it take to revive the economy?

The government should continue to increase all resources for the farming sector, which began in the current ruling party, the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) first term.

Lending should be made easier for small businesses as 90 per cent of the employment is within the unorganised or small sectors. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) collected has reached Rs1 lakh (Dh 5,154) crore for two consecutive months; the government must share it with the states.

For the economy to grow, the current government should spend on say the construction of a dam at a cost of a certain amount and the labour aspect should be half of that. The workers then take their half and spend it in the market place. These vendors now have more money to hire people, to make more products, leading to another round of spending. Therefore, a rupee of government spending will generate more than a rupee in economic growth.

Heres my research on the economic situation in the state of West Bengal, one of the states that has a double-digit growth, despite Indias overall numbers being low. These are numbers that are vouched for by the government of India. The capital expenditure (asset creating spends) by the West Bengal government increased by 11 times in 2019, compared to the 2018 this has kicked in the Keynesian multiplier what it means is that the government stimulating spending in turn increases employment and therefore prosperity. Again, with West Bengal, banks are lending Rs70,000 crores (Dh36,070,023) in 2020 to small entrepreneurs; this creates employment and brings money into the hands of the people leading to economic growth.- The reader is the head of manufacturing at a Dubai-based company.

Readers Views: What motivates you to work?

People work best when there is some kind of deep motivation driving their actions. So, which kind of motivation is the best? Well, it depends on you and the situation. The difficulty of the task at hand is not crucial, the motivation behind is the key aspect to consider.

Achievement motivation focuses on reaching the goal for the sake of an accomplishment, which is ultimately the driving factor. The achievement could be winning a title or public recognition, which is the final goal.

Being motivated for power is the desire to influence people and be a leader. People are motivated by their control over various situations. People driven by power motivation always tend to create an impact and are willing to take risks for the same. Some might choose a job, which has a higher position even if the pay is comparatively lower. Incentive motivation is reward reliant. The reward associated with the goal is the major influencer rather than the achievement itself. Some employees perform better when money or rewards are offered as incentives.

Avoidance of pain or harmful consequences is the paramount reason to keep you going. Tasks or goals are pursued even if one does not desire to achieve them. However, fear from certain outcomes could lead towards the right direction and the results could be fruitful. The fear of failure is the major driver, which prevents people from quitting.

Competence and learning motivated people are motivated by the process of doing and enjoying work without considering any reward or achievement at the end. Completion of goal or task is the only objective because either the person is passionate about it or wants to learn more by the process of doing it.

Behind any task or objective, there could be more than one motivating factors, which is helping a person to hustle. There is no particular motivation which can be assigned for a particular task, it depends on the individual and the context which drives the person towards their goals. Some kind of motivational factor must exist if a person is proceeding towards a goal. It is worthless to plan for or do something which lacks motivation. You must consider what kind of motivation is driving you before starting towards your milestone.

- The reader is a student at a Dubai-based university.

February 4, is observed as World Cancer Day. Its estimated that 14 million people die of cancer globally and an increase of 90 per cent deaths annually. Cancer is not only a health issue, but it has a wide-reaching social economic and human rights implications.

The mutation in hormones, excessive usage of tobacco, and increase in the usage of pesticides are some of the reasons cited for cancer. It is important to increase your daily physical activity, choose a healthy lifestyle and go for periodic check-ups. Early detection is most important in this disease. Compulsory periodic check-ups like mammograms after the age of 35 for all women to detect breast cancer is advised. Men also need to go for regular doctors visits in order to diagnose diseases at the right time.

Now cancer is considered as curable disease and once it is affected, periodic treatment, should be given to the patient. Even now, some people in India have superstitious beliefs that cancer cannot be cured and the patient should not be informed of what they have.

Governments and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) should conduct mass awareness campaigns to educate the people and once the patient is cured, rehabilitation should be made available to help them lead a normal life. On this day, we all should look to our family members, friends and relatives and try to create awareness so that they are encouraged to go for a medical check-up for early detection. Increase in number of early detection centres and awareness will prevent this disease. Losing loved ones to cancer is painful. We should strive to lead a healthy life, where the household is full of cheers, smiles and fight this deadly disease.

- The reader is a resident of Dubai.

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Do you remember The Mod Squad?

I mean the original series that ran on ABC (you know, the hip network?) from 1968 to 1973. It starred Michael Cole as Pete Cochran,"Peggy Lipton as Julie Barnes and Clarence Williams III as Lincoln Hayes" It was a joint (pardon the pun!) venture between Aaron Spelling and Danny Thomas.

In case youre wondering what theyre doing now, I did some on-line research for you.

Michael Cole is still alive and acting, did some theater after the series ended. Peggy Lipton passed last year of cancer, having had a successful return to TV in Twin Peaks, and, of course, marrying producer Quincy Jones and giving birth to two daughters, one of whom (Rashida Jones) is TVs Angie Tribeca.

Clarence Williams III has done the most work following the show. He memorably played Princes father in the movie Purple Rain as well as parodying himself in movies like Im Gonna Get You, Sucker! and Half Baked. His many, many appearances on TV include a bit on Twin Peaks, as well as appearances on Justified, Law & Order and Miami Vice. Youre never quite sure how hes going to play a role and its always a delight to see him.

Peggy and Clarence had cameo appearances in the awful 1999 movie that starred Claire Danes, Omar Epps and Giovanni Ribisi.

WHATS THE MOTIVATION?

Some things, you cant get back again. Too little, too late.

Joan told me recently that theres a reboot being planned for Party Of Five, where the parents dont die, theyre just deported. And Im thinking .Mod Squad!

Because, when The Mod Squad debuted in 1968 (a year ahead of Easy Rider, by the way), at lot of us youngsters (I was 18 at the time) saw it for what it was a blatant attempt by ABC to co-opt our culture and use it to sell us crap.

Network shows have sponsors and sponsors sell you stuff and call out the script writers for having Link kiss Julie (a friendly kiss, by the way!) because that wont sell soap suds in South Dakota. Nobody bought the premise or the scripts (which were typical cop procedurals) or the dialogue. Not until many years later when 22 Jump Street revived the put the young looking guy in school and get him to bust kids routine. Like Dan Akroyd says in It Came From Hollywood: Must be tough being the only 35 year old in high school!

My question is: Why? Why are so many TV.shows and movies getting the old reboot? Lack of originality or talent? Shakespeare got all the good plot twists and witty rejoinders? Lack of any new ideas?

Nope. Money.

Its called the audience recognition factor and it guides about 150% of everything you see on a screen. Thats why there are musicals of movies and, in the case of The Producers, a movie that was turned into a musical that was, in turn, turned into a movie. I love Mel Brooks, but I cant afford to send him my entire paycheck!

Thats why Broadway is constantly doing revivals instead of doing new material like Hadestown or Dear Evan Hansen.

Thats why weve had three reboots of the Spiderman franchise in under twenty years. That, and the fact that Brad Pitt gets twenty million deposited in his bank account whether the movie is a classic or Troy.

Money.

Now, as a musician, I always like to get paid for my efforts and nobody is saying that the good folks that make television and movies dont deserve their huge paychecks anymore than athletes who have a shorter shelf life do. Im just saying that when profit is the deciding factor instead of some intrinsic artistic goal things usually tend to suck.

Think of the last great movie you sawthe one that had a lasting effect on you, one that you talked about for days after.

Did you think The Irishman or did you think Avengers: Endgame?

And, I know Im baiting the Scorsese haters here, but, seriously. We know the difference between a blatant money grab and a picture with heart and soul. But, even projects that started out with the best intentions can get, shall we say, caught in the cultural windstorm.

Ive been in productions where a characters sex did not determine who should play the character. Thats only right and fair. All actors should have access to all roles. But, a female Bobby in Company?

It wasnt bad enough that the original Bobby was a commitment-phobe, we have to put that on an actress? If Dame Judy wants to play King Lear, well, she gets to do it because shes Dame Judy! Shes a national treasure! But, the constant urge to reinvision a play or a production to fit in with modern concerns is a bit maddening. As myself and some of my friends agree, the reason people still go to see Shakespeare is because his stuff is GREAT! and it will always be great, because he was a great writerwhoever he really was! Its not because they actually get a humpbacked dwarf to play Richard III!

Joan and I watched Showboat on TCM recently, the Irene Dunn version. And I swear, all I could think of was This is the next big revisionist production! The last one was in 1994, overseen by Hal Prince. A whole lot has happened since then.

And somebody is gonna make a buck on it. But, nobody at Disney is cutting a check for the author of The Lion Sleeps Tonight, are they?

Hold those grey heads up!

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When we commit to a new habit, our journey to the end goal isnt always linear. There may be days when were heads-down focused on getting there, but there will also likely be days where our motivation dwindles. Along the way, giving ourselves small rewards for sticking with our goals can motivate us to keep going.

We asked our Thrive community to share the small ways they reward themselves when making progress toward their goals. Use their ideas for inspiration to boost your own motivation as you commit to new habits.

An evening of me time

I used to treat myself to a shopping trip after a big win. Id update my wardrobe to feel and look more successful. But after a while, I realized that the clothes didnt cheer me up. What did was the attention that I gave myself, so instead, I started to reward myself with more me time moments where Id shut off my phone and focus on little things that bring me joy, like reading a fashion magazine cover to cover, or eating expensive, out-of-season raspberries.

Christine Hourd, success coach, Calgary, AB, Canada

A celebratory call to a loved one

I reward myself with a call to someone I love. I like to process my progress out loud and Im fortunate to have good friends and family who genuinely enjoy celebrating my wins with me. These conversations always spur me to reach greater heights and foster even more positive momentum.

Heather Aardema, functional medicine certified health coach, Wheat Ridge, CO

An inner cheerleader pep talk

I reward myself by changing my self-talk. Instead of being critical or judgmental, Ill enlist the self-talk of a cheerleader. I tell myself, Keep going; youre doing great. Dont worry about not doing everything on your list, you showed up and completed one task for today thats enough. Do the best you can, with what you have, where you are. My favorite mantra to chant is, Keep going, keep going, keep going.

Donna Melanson, yoga teacher, Boca Raton, FL

An extra hour of zzzs

At the start of the week, I set two weekly goals related to habits such as exercise or healthy eating, and I like to reward myself with sleep. If I hit the first goal, I give myself an extra 30 minutes of sleep, with my husband covering parenting duties to let me sleep in on the weekends. If I hit my second, a stretch goal, I get a full hour!

Suzy Goodwin, podcast host and mom, Fayetteville, NC

A happy dance plus presents

My personal rewarding system started when I was trying to write my second book, as the first had taken me seven long years. Now, I do a writing sprint for 15 minutes, and then do a happy dance to stretch. And to reward myself, I wrap up gifts for myself, which get progressively more exciting with bigger milestones a glass of wine, cinema vouchers, or a spa day. I recommend this to all my author clients now!

Kirsten Rees, book editor and author coach, Glasgow, U.K.

A yoga date

I find that booking a yoga class or going on a walk with a friend is a healthy way to reward myself. I spend so much of my time sitting in traffic, meetings, or at my desk. Keeping active, and having a healthy outlet, offers multiple benefits. Not only is taking this time for myself a reward, its a great way to keep myself motivated and energized.

Kaleen Skersies, real estate development, Seattle, WA

A moment for gratitude

I find that celebrating my small wins is key to staying motivated. I typically like to get outside to move my body and breathe in the fresh air, take a photo of something significant about the moment to memorialize it, and toast the win with a glass of champagne. In any of these instances, I always count my blessings. It exponentially boosts the joy of savoring the win, which keeps me confident, purposeful, and happy to stay on my path.

Maria Baltazzi, Ph.D., television producer and happiness teacher, Los Angeles, CA

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According to David Ornstein, the Gunners manager said something motivational to his players. He was able to boost up the confidence of the players on his side. This strategy worked out brilliantly in the match. As a result, the Gunners clearly outplayed the Red Devils on that occasion. After the match, Arsenal went home happily with a 2-0 victory over Man Utd.

Mikel Arteta became Arsenal manager a few months ago. The north London side brought the Spaniard in this season. He was working as an assistant manager at Manchester City under another Pep Guardiola. Arteta is now trying to bring the fighting spirit back in the Arsenal squad. As a result, Arsenal is doing better under him than Unai Emery. A few players were trying to leave under Emery, who are now playing full matches under him.

Arsenal is going through a bad phase this year also. That is why they are now in the 10th position on the league table. Chelsea, another team from London, is now in the 4th position. They are 10 points ahead of the Gunners in the league. The Gunners are way behind from the 4th position now. Therefore, they are far away from qualifying for the UEFA Champions League next year.

Mikel Arteta is managing Arsenal well. The Gunners faced only one defeat under Arteta in the last 9 games they played. According to Ornstein, Arteta has done some changes in the Arsenal squad. He changed the mentality and culture totally within a few months. Therefore, Arteta has able to motivate players who were heading towards the exit this January. He stopped Xhaka to move to Juventus in this winter window.

Arteta learned to manage the players from Pep Guardiola. As they were working together at Man City over the years. Artetas leadership skill is also a big factor to boost up the confidence of the players.

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Shallotte, NC (WWAY) Walk down the halls of Shallotte Middle School and you may hear Joey Bullocks hearty laugh.

A graduate of Wyoming State University, shes been in education 17 years and this is her fifth year teaching sixth graders at the Brunswick County School.

Someone nominated her for our WWAY and Wilmington Granite Teacher of the Week recognition.

Ive always loved kids and I knew that I wanted to do something with kids, Bullock said. At first, I was going to be a music teacher and I decided to teach elementary school.

While teaching comes naturally for Bullock, the biggest challenge comes in trying to reach the needs of each student.

Principal Marie Laboy says one of Bullocks strengths is that she comes from an elementary background and is very well-versed in helping kids learn to read at whatever level they may be.

She has a [non-English speaking] student who just came to our school within the last couple of weeks, so she is also charged with bringing that child up in English in reading, Laboy said. The challenges are there everyday and she handles it beautifully.

Outside of school, Bullock is particularly proud of her weightlifting accomplishments. Recently, she lifted an impressive 175 pounds.

I was very proud of that and, of course, I came in to tell my students that I met that goal and I showed them the video of myself doing it, Bullock said. Another goal that I met that I have been working on for probably 10 yearsto do 10 reps of 135 and I was able to get that the same night. So, I was very excited to share that with my students.

By talking about her weightlifting goals with students, Bullock says it helps them understand how personal improvement involves reaching ones goals and raising the bar to set higher goals.

I want them to be their best selves and I want them to love reading, she said. So I show that everyday as I read to them and they read to me, and hopefully, we can work together to do better each day.

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The New Jersey Devils sputtered against their former coach, their opponent of honor while paying tribute to the 2000 squad and their unceremoniously departed superstar as they took three games past regulation and won none of them. The game against the Montreal Canadiens will be covered next week but some winnable games evaporated in front of their eyes yet again as they have started to resemble the team from October and November.

These games were an eyesore but it was good to see the former champs take the ice again, especially with Petr Sykora finally getting his long overdue lap with the cup in New Jersey.

We roll on even as Sean McIndoe ranked the Devils first on his most recent misery index. Feels about right.

Heads held high, Devils fans. As always, if you have any suggestions were happy to hear them and talk about whatever youd like as we barrel along these precipitous falls.

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Once he got home to Arizona, Bautista didnt go buying a sports car or anything extravagant. Instead, he took heed of the words of UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby, who told him after the fight, Save your money, before Bautista even had a chance to speak. There was a trip to his hometown by air instead of car, which saved him a 12-hour drive, but other than that, it was back to work to get ready for his next trip to the Octagon on Saturday against unbeaten Miles Johns.

For Bautista, its an interesting position to be in, as he was once the young hotshot with the perfect record before Cory Sandhagen beat him a little over a year ago in his short-notice UFC debut. Now its his turn to try to turn Johns 0 into a 1 in Houston.

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The mindset I had was that whatever I was doing, it was working, so I really didnt grow as fast as I could have, Bautista said of his approach before the Sandhagen fight. I didnt feel I had to change much, but after that loss, I realized you do have to change mentally, physically, with your skills, everything. So I feel like he (Johns) is going in there with the mindset that he doesnt really have to change anything, that hes won all these fights and whatever hes doing is working for him. So I hope to change his mind on February 8th.

Thats a lot of pressure on Johns, and theres a lot of pressure on Bautista, as well, to keep the momentum going from the Son fight and live up to the acclaim that has him seen as one of the top prospects of 2020. But hes not bothered by it.

The closer it gets to the fight, I start to realize that I am being looked at and I like that pressure, Bautista said. It motivates me, it drives me and I want to continue to stay on everyones radar and stand out from everyone. Im going to continue to do that and just push hard.

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SANTA CLARA Asked what it was like to wake up Monday after losing the Super Bowl, Jimmy Garoppolo warned that you didnt want to be in his head going through all that stuff.

Three days later, the 49ers 31-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs still provided heartache and headache for Garoppolo and his teammates as they cleaned out their lockers Wednesday.

Garoppolo said he especially will be fueled more than anyone to rebound and return next season with championship ambitions.

The transcript as reporters huddled around him in front of tight end George Kittles locker (because Kittle earlier held court in front of Garoppolos, and the lockers face each other across a walkway)

On his initial Super Bowl reflections:

Didnt make enough plays when we had opportunities. It was tough to watch. But it is what it is. Got to appreciate the good things from this season.

On how to turn the loss into motivation:

I dont know, I keep telling myself, Youve got to remember that feeling when the confetti was coming down, just remember that moment and let it fuel you for the offseason. Just come back stronger, more ready for next year.

On how he handles the waves of media criticism that will keep coming:

Its one of those things that youve got to own it, got to be a man and attack it right down the middle, right in the face. There were a lot of good memories from this year, this team, the players, coaches. It was a great group to be around. I enjoyed every minute of it. Terrible ending. Just have to take the good with the bad.

On if plays run through his mind, like an overthrow to Emmanuel Sanders with 1 1/2 mintues to go:

No doubt. Thats something youve got to move on from. It sucks. Obviously some throws I wish I had back, some throws I made differently. The one to E, just missing him, putting a little too much on it. But youve got to be a man, you have to own up to those things. Some things Id rather have back. But this whole year, its been incredible.

On what Sanders meant to the receiving corps:

You cant even describe it, just what E did, coming in the way he did, never asking for the ball, never doing too much. He was exactly what we needed on this team, that veteran presence, for the younger receivers, for everyone, myself included. Everything he did, he did it with class and couldnt ask for a better teammate. Hes one of a kind. Love that guy.

On the 2020 seasons expectations:

Itll be hard to get back here but looking around the room, looking at all the guys, we have the pieces for it, and the guys who have the right mindset for it. Thats the encouraging part. Most guys feel just about the same way the past couple days.

On how better he can be after playing his first full season after an ACL repair:

It only help us going forward. It was a full year. Everything we went through, all the big games at the end of the year, trying to get that No. 1 seed. One memory that keeps coming back to me is the Redskins game (a 9-0, rain-soaked win Oct. 20), how before that game, it was pouring, there might have been 100 people in the stands, and our team was just out there ready to roll. The camaraderie we had, it was a special group to be around.

On what it means to have most of the players returning?

Its huge. The age of most of these guys, were a pretty young team, in general. Just a lot of encouraging things. Coaches, players, front office how its all tied together, it makes for a pretty special group.

On what Coach Kyle Shanahan said in the team address?

Kyle was just honest and straight forward, like hes always done it. Everyone is feeling about the same way: it sucks, ut it is what it is, and at some point you have to be a man, accept it for what it is, move on and start getting ready for next year.

On the areas he wants to improve?

Yeah, I havent really thought about that too much, but Im sure over these next couple days I havent even planned out my offseason on where Im going to be or any of that stuff. This season, its crazy how long it is, and how much of a grind, but it comes to an end all of a sudden so quickly. Have to access all that stuff and attack the offseason.

On how big an offseason he can focus on football instead of an ACL rehab?

A tremendous amount. Last year I was here at this time, it was raining every day, trying to learn how to run and all that stuff. Itll be a more productive offseason, Id imagine, just getting into the book and fine-tuning the little things.

On his fourth-quarter statistics (3-of-11) and how to answer the critics?

If you just look at the stats like that, yeah, it is what it is. As an offense, as a team, weve been in that situation multiple times and answered the bell. Its tough that one time you didnt. But thats what people remember, thats the world we live in and you just have to own up to it and be a man about it.

It will fuel us in this offseason, fuel me especially in this offseason, to come back better.

On what was the first thing on his mind when he awoke Monday?

Gotta catch this flight home. No. It sucked. I wouldnt want to put anyone in my head that Monday morning going through all that stuff. Like I said before, special year, special group of guys, no one Id rather be in a foxhole with than these guys. I just love all of them. Alright, thanks guys. Appreciate you guys this year.

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February 05, 2020 12:50 ET | Source: Food Processing Skills Canada

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OTTAWA, Feb. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research completed by Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC) is providing employers with valuable insight into the motivations, perceptions, interests, challenges and preferences of prospective employees for the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

The analysis targeted four population segments that are facing labour market challenges youth, Indigenous people, recent immigrants and individuals unemployed or having been unemployed at least twice in the last five years.

The research showed that those who are actively looking for employment were significantly more willing to move for a job than those not looking. This difference was highest amongst Indigenous people. Information like this contributes to FPSCs workforce development strategy.

Workforce planning is critically important for Canadas 10,000+ food and beverage manufacturing businesses given the growing gap of individuals to fill jobs in the industry. Especially since labour market projections from FPSC indicated 65,000 new workers will be required if businesses are to achieve the export sales target set by the Agri-Food Economic Strategy Table. The sector is a major source of economic growth in Canada, and the number one manufacturing employer, but businesses simply cannot find enough people to fill positions.

The survey data revealed that -

To form a better understanding of the employment potential, the research further analyzed the respondents who self-identified as unemployed or actively looking for work at the time of the survey. Of interest, those people are more likely to be aware of the sector and have positive impressions of jobs within the sector than the general public. This is in line with other findings that show that increased awareness of the sector leads to increased interest in working in the sector.

The research found the targeted segments are more likely to be predisposed and open to working in the food and beverage processing industry than other Canadians. In particular, the willingness of recent immigrants and Indigenous people has emerged as two promising segments for food and beverage career development.

I am excited to share this research with all industry stakeholders. There is so much contained in these reports which hasnt been seen before. It has confirmed for me the potential for the industry to grow by finding their next workers, said Jennefer Griffith, Executive Director, Food Processing Skills Canada.

The research further explored perceptions and willingness to try different jobs in the meat and seafood manufacturing sectors. These results complement the labour market analysis completed by Food Processing Skills Canada for the same two sectors.

Follow this link http://www.fpsc-ctac.com/lmi-feb-2020-release/ to download the perceptions research reports, Your Next Worker: Everything You Need to Know Perceptions of the people you are trying to reach and Your Next Worker: What You Need to Know Overview and Data from our Perceptions Research.

Food Processing Skills Canada

Food Processing Skills Canada is the workforce development and skills organization for Canadas food and beverage manufacturing industry. Through our industry and government partnerships we provide internationally-recognized resources and programs that support food and beverage businesses in developing their workforce, and people in building their careers. Our labour market analysis and workforce development resources - FoodSkills Library, FoodCert & Canadian Food Processors Institute are training the next generation of people and improving the industrys workplace culture. To learn more about the organization please visitfpsc-ctac.com.

Quick Facts about the Industry

The food and beverage manufacturing industry is Canadas largest manufacturing employer providing approximately 280,000 jobs.

The industrys establishments produce goods worth more than $110 billion every year. The vast majority are small or medium-sized businesses, with roughly 94% of food and beverage processors in Canada having fewer than 100 paid employees.

Approximately 31% of the industrys workforce consists of immigrants, with most of them having arrived in Canada between 1991 and 2010, while more recent immigrants make up 5% of the workforce.

Reaching annual exports of $85 billion a year by 2025, as proposed by the Agri-Food Economic Strategy Table, will require 65,000 new workers.

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The Cleveland Browns offense was supposed to be one of the most explosive units in the NFL in 2019. With the addition of Odell Beckham Jr., the Browns offense were talented at the skill positions.

However, the offense lacked the big plays throughout the season. By the middle of the season, some of the players looked disinterested to even be on the field, including Beckham. It was clear there were attitude issues occurring with the Browns offense.

Once the season was lost, it became quite obvious the players had quit on head coach Freddie Kitchens. There was a lack of effort on the field and the players seemed to be just going through the motions.

In today's featured article, after a roller coaster ride with the Browns in 2019, Beckham says he is extra motivated to improve on 2019 and have elite production in 2020.

Browns notebook: Odell Beckham Jr. says hes more motivated than ever after playing through injury, having surgery - Nate Ulrich, Akron Beacon Journal

I think myself as well had a slice of humble pie this year, because I was hurt all year. I couldnt really say I was hurt. I didnt want to make it seem like Im having an excuse, but I really couldnt do what I wanted. I just couldnt move the way that I wanted to, so I think thats why Im more motivated now than ever.

Despite dealing with a core muscle injury for nearly the entire season, Beckham still managed to have more than 1,000 receiving yards in what many consider a down year. Now that he will have the injury fixed and will have built up chemistry with Baker Mayfield, there is reason to believe Beckham can have a major turnaround in 2020.

Browns to hire Joe Woods as defensive coordinator

The Cleveland Browns had landed on hiring Joe Woods as their defensive coordinator several weeks ago, but were forced to wait until the 49ers were done with their playoff role. Martin McConnell briefly looks at what Woods could bring to the Browns defense.

Drew Petzing named Browns tight ends coach - Andrew Gribble, ClevelandBrowns.com

"Tight ends are huge. Obviously, every position out there is critical, but when you're going to be a run, hard play-action type of team that can do a lot of different things, those guys are the focal point of that."

There will be a lot of focus on the Cleveland Browns tight end's group this season because of how they will be utilized in Kevin Stefanski's offense. With a lot of questions at the position, Drew Petzing will have a lot to work with.

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Cleveland Browns 7-round mock draft, with projected trades

With the Super Bowl and the 2019 season in the rear view mirror, the draft season is about to be in full swing for the NFL. Randy Gurzi compiled a 7-round mock draft for the Browns, while also including potential trades.

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