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Canadian CFOs Say Irrelevant Application Information, Late Arrival to Interviews Are Most Common Mistakes TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2016 /CNW/ - Job candidates have long been urged to put their best foot...

Nearly Half of Canadian Lawyers Prefer Less Formal Work Environment, Survey Finds TORONTO, Nov. 30, 2016 /CNW/ - Canadian lawyers may dress formally for clients and court appearances but many...

Recent research from Robert Half Finance & Accounting reflects a continuing trend: Aside from poor performance, failed hires are a result of a mismatched skill set. Nearly half of CFOs interviewed...

Canadian Professionals Feel Support from Managers for Work-Life Balance, Reveal Favourite Company Perks TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2016 /CNW/ - Are employers and workers on the same page about juggling...

About Half Will Shop at Work on Cyber Monday, But Most Try to Hide It from Their Bosses TORONTO, Nov. 16, 2016 /CNW/ - Come November 28, will your colleagues be banging out a report or bargain...

The greatest pain points for companies going through a merger or acquisition are meshing technology and finances, recent research shows. In a Robert Half Management Resources survey, CFOs report...

Survey: Canadian Managers Feel Workplace Holiday Presents Are Appropriate, Reveal Inappropriate Examples TORONTO, Nov. 3, 2016 /CNW/ - To gift or not to gift at work? That is the question many...

Falling into a pool, sleeping under a table, fighting with the boss and throwing food – scenes from a rough weekend or a corporate event? Unfortunately, for those involved, it's the latter. A recent

As nearly all experiences go digital – from reading the news to requesting a ride – demand continues to rise for people with the technical and creative expertise to deliver positive online...

Comprehensive Study of More Than 12,000 Canadian and U.S. Workers Reveals the Happiest and Unhappiest by Field, Gender, Company Size and Other Factors TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2016 /CNW/ - Happiness at...

Survey: More Than Eight in 10 Canadian Employees Have Gone to the Office When Ill TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2016 /CNW/ - Being under the weather isn't keeping workers out of the office, new research from...

Survey: Majority of CFOs Don't Actively Recruit for Open Roles, Potentially Losing Out on Talented Candidates TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2016 /CNW/ - Competition for skilled professionals is fierce, yet...

WHAT: Join Robert Half Technology for a complimentary 30-minute webinar, "What IT Leaders Must Know to Recruit and Retain Top Talent in 2017." This event is relevant to those hiring and managing...

Many employees like their bosses, but managers still have much work to do, according to new research from staffing firm Accountemps. Nearly two in three workers (63 per cent) said they are happy...

Average Starting Salaries for Legal Jobs in Canada Projected to Rise 3.1 Per Cent in 2017 TORONTO, Oct. 6, 2016 /CNW/ - Starting salaries for legal professionals in Canada are expected to increase...

Survey: Attracting Applicants, Setting the Right Salary Are Key Recruiting Challenges for Creative Executives TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2016 /CNW/ - What's the hardest part of the hiring process?...

Survey: Managers' Favourite Job Interview Questions Can Get Tricky, But Most Focus on the Opportunity TORONTO, Sept. 28, 2016 /CNW/ - A job interview can be nerve-racking, but add curveball...

When it comes to the people who lead them, Canadian professionals place a greater emphasis on personal qualities than a hard-driving business edge, recent research from Robert Half Management...

As the year winds down, hiring picks up at many Canadian companies, new research from staffing firm OfficeTeam shows. One in five (20 per cent) of human resources (HR) managers interviewed said...

Are you a natural number cruncher, or are you more at ease talking shop with colleagues across your company? Today's accounting and finance professionals need to be comfortable with both, a recent...

As the prevalence of data breaches continues to grow, many companies are enhancing their IT security efforts, but where do Canadian technology leaders see themselves on the data safety scale? A...

The legal field may see a lift in lateral hiring in the months ahead. More than half (58 percent) of lawyers recently interviewed by Robert Half Legal said lateral hiring is an effective strategy...

Robert Half Survey Finds Canadian Companies Optimistic About Business Growth TORONTO, Sept. 7, 2016 /CNW/ - The recently released Canadian Professional Employment Forecast from Robert Half shows...

New Salary Guides Reveal Hiring Trends and Hot Skills for More Than 500 Professional Occupations TORONTO, Aug. 30, 2016 /CNW/ - Newly released 2017 Salary Guides from Robert Half show that...

Survey: Creative Execs and Workers Differ on Ideal Work Environment for Ideation TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2016 /CNW/ - What kind of office setting sparks the most creativity? According to research by...

More Than One-Third of Managers Annoyed When Job Seekers Get Help from Helicopter Parents MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 16, 2016 /CNW/ -- Do mom and dad know best when their children are looking for...

Canadian Workers Say Most Frustrating Part of Job Search is Long Wait to Hear Status; Nearly One-Quarter of Workers Lose Interest within One Week of Initial Interview TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2016 /CNW/...

Does no experience mean no job? Not exactly. A recent Accountemps poll of Canadian CFOs revealed good news for those just entering the workforce. Fifty-three per cent of respondents said their...

Majority of Canadian Workers Want More Insight on How Their Efforts Affect the Bottom Line TORONTO, Aug. 4, 2016 /CNW/ - When it comes to their jobs, new research reveals many professionals would...

Survey Reveals Majority of Canadian Companies Cover Professional Certification Costs TORONTO, Aug. 2, 2016 /CNW/ - Most workers today are getting support from their employer to grow their skill...

Despite busy schedules and rising caseloads, lawyers are making more time for pro bono work. Nearly one-third (30 percent) of lawyers recently interviewed by Robert Half Legal said they donate...

With Canada's newest Prime Minister kicking off an energetic first year in office, and the U.S. presidential election just around the corner, the conversation around what makes a great leader is...

What does it take to achieve an illustrious career? According to a new survey by staffing firm Accountemps, 31 per cent of Canadian CFOs polled said the ability to adapt easily to change is the...

Should workers hit "send" on that smiley face? New research from staffing firm OfficeTeam suggests it may not be the best idea. Nearly four in five (79 per cent) senior managers interviewed said...

Parliament Hill isn't the only place brimming with politics. In a new survey by staffing firm Accountemps, 80 per cent of Canadian professionals said they believe office politics are alive and...

Canadian Finance Execs Value Strategic Thinking, but Many Don't Provide the Training TORONTO, June 23, 2016 /CNW/ - Businesses value accountants who are strategic thinkers, but the results of a...

Most CFOs have faith in millennial workers' abilities to become future leaders, recent research from Robert Half shows. Ninety-five per cent of Canadian CFOs interviewed said they are confident...

Robert Half Technology Survey Shows Network Administration Skills in High Demand TORONTO, June 21, 2016 /CNW/ - The majority (97 per cent) of CIOs are confident about their company's growth...

An increase in hiring is predicted for the legal field with one-third (33 per cent) of Canadian lawyers interviewed by Robert Half Legal anticipating their law firms or companies will add legal...

Dressing up for work continues to go out of style, new research from staffing firm OfficeTeam shows. One in five (21 per cent) Canadian senior managers interviewed said employees wear less formal...

More than Half of Workers Unsatisfied With Time-Off Policy; 38 Per Cent Take Fewer Vacation Days to Avoid Returning to More Work TORONTO, May 26, 2016 /CNW/ - Despite bluer skies and warmer...

Imagine being without a valuable employee for a month. That's the situation accounting and finance departments typically find themselves in when a member of the team moves on. According to a new...

Hanging out a shingle has become more attractive to lawyers, a new survey shows. Nearly one-quarter (23 percent) of lawyers interviewed by Robert Half Legal said they would establish a law firm if...

First-Time Managers Struggle Most With Balancing Own Job Duties While Overseeing Others TORONTO, May 19, 2016 /CNW/ - New managers face a number of challenges, but which is the most daunting?...

Majority of CIOs See Communication and Work Ethic as Top Areas for Improvement Among Tech Pros TORONTO, May 10, 2016 /CNW/ - Technology is front and centre within organizations, putting increased...

Is it time to ditch the old-fashioned resume? No way, new research from staffing firm The Creative Group suggests. Nearly eight in 10 (78 per cent) advertising and marketing executives interviewed...

Canadian CFOs Say a Morning Job Interview is Best, Candidates Have 15 Minutes to Impress TORONTO, May 4, 2016 /CNW/ - The early bird not only catches the worm – he or she may also land the job....

Despite Acknowledging the Upside, Most CFOs Don't Promote Role Rotation in Finance TORONTO, April 27, 2016 /CNW/ - In the quest to develop and retain staff, finance executives recognize the value...

Workers wondering where their time goes should look at how they manage emails, new research suggests. In a Robert Half survey, chief financial officers (CFOs) said 9 per cent of the time they...

Survey Reveals Most Employees Want to Work with Pam from 'The Office' MENLO PARK, Calif., April 20, 2016 /CNW/ -- We all work with some characters, but which TV character portraying an...

Discussion to Highlight How to Adapt to Emerging Trends, Build Skills and Improve Marketability MENLO PARK, Calif., April 13, 2016 /CNW/ -- WHAT: In celebration of Administrative Professionals...

Though you may not hear about them often, the informational interview hasn't gone the way of the flip phone, according to a recent Accountemps survey. In fact, 53 per cent of chief financial...

Work stress is par for the course for creative leaders, according to new research from staffing firm The Creative Group. Seven in 10 (70 per cent) advertising and marketing executives interviewed...

Survey: 46 Percent of Lawyers Vote 'To Kill a Mockingbird' the Greatest Novel About Legal Profession MENLO PARK, Calif., April 6, 2016 /CNW/ -- More than 50 years after it was published, Harper...

The number of improper expense report requests – from the surprising to the mundane, from big-ticket items to everyday necessities – shows little sign of decline, new research suggests. In a...

Toronto, ON -- Many employers are taking their workers’ parting words to heart, new research from staffing firm OfficeTeam suggests. More than half (54 per cent) of human resources (HR) managers...

Robert Half Finance and Accounting 181 Bay Street, Suite 820 Toronto, ON M5J 2T3 Contact: Naz Araghian 416.865.2140 naz.araghian@roberthalf.com Toronto, ON -- You never get a second chance to make...

Glitches Aside, Professionals Have Positive Feelings About Tech Infrastructure TORONTO, March 22, 2016 /CNW/ - Employees could be losing more than two work weeks each year trying to get their...

Just as it has in many other areas of business, technology has reshaped finance, compelling both groups to partner more often. In a survey from Robert Half Management Resources and Robert Half...

Survey Finds 82 Per Cent of Canadian Companies Experiencing Recruiting Challenges TORONTO, March 16, 2016 /CNW/ - The just-released Canadian Professional Employment Forecast from Robert Half shows...

It's time for a wake-up call: More than three-quarters of Canadian workers say they work while tired, with one-third saying they do so very often, according to a new survey by staffing firm...

Survey Shows Hiring Managers Rate Experience as Top Criterion When Evaluating Creative Candidates TORONTO, March 9, 2016 /CNW/ - Landing an entry-level job requires work, literally, according to...

Most Managers Neutral on Impact of March Madness Activities on Employee Morale, Productivity TORONTO, March 2, 2016 /CNW/ - March Madness activities at work are less of a slam dunk for increasing...

87 Per Cent of HR Managers Would Rehire a Former Employee; Only 30 Per Cent Would Come Back TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2016 /CNW/ - The majority (87 per cent) of human resource (HR) managers interviewed...

Toronto, ON -- As law firms and companies strategically supplement their legal teams to pursue new business opportunities, competition is increasing for job seekers with in-demand skills and niche...

As law firms and companies strategically supplement their legal teams to pursue new business opportunities, competition is increasing for job seekers with in-demand skills and niche backgrounds....

Toronto, ON -- For those whose New Year’s resolutions have already fallen by the wayside, here’s an idea to help you get back on track: Find a mentor. In an Accountemps survey, 80 per cent of...

A number of companies now use video interviews to meet job candidates, but not everyone is camera-ready. Senior managers in a Robert Half survey recently recounted situations in which video...

Toronto, ON -- The technology field is known for job growth, opportunity and often enviable salaries, but are the numbers doing the job for the job being done? Maybe not. In a new survey from...

The technology field is known for job growth, opportunity and often enviable salaries, but are the numbers doing the job for the job being done? Maybe not. In a new survey from staffing firm...

Toronto, ON – No plan is foolproof, especially when it comes to implementing a new business endeavour, but where exactly do change-management plans most often go awry for businesses? According...

No plan is foolproof, especially when it comes to implementing a new business endeavour, but where exactly do change-management plans most often go awry for businesses? According to senior...

WHAT: Join OfficeTeam for a complimentary 60-minute webinar, "2016 Administrative Salary and Hiring Trends." This event is relevant to those hiring support staff or looking to advance their...

For those whose New Year's resolutions have already fallen by the wayside, here's an idea to help you get back on track: Find a mentor. In an Accountemps survey, 80 per cent of chief financial...

To hug or not to hug? Many professionals ponder this question when greeting or bidding farewell to colleagues. And new research from staffing firm The Creative Group suggests that hugging among...

Companies are willing to pay a premium for top talent today, new research shows. Nearly three quarters (72 per cent) of chief financial officers (CFOs) interviewed for a Robert Half said they...

The advice "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all" holds especially true in today's digital age, suggests new research from staffing firm OfficeTeam. When asked about...

Steady hiring is predicted for the legal field with close to one-quarter (23 per cent) of lawyers interviewed for a new Robert Half Legal survey saying their law firms or companies will be...

When it comes to work-life balance, new research suggests the scales are tipping in employees' favour. In a Robert Half Management Resources survey, 65 per cent of workers characterized their...

Robert Half Technology Survey Shows 14 Per Cent Anticipate Expanding IT Staff TORONTO, Dec. 16, 2015 /CNW/ - According to the just-released Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Forecast and Local...

When thinking about workplace perks, would employees rather hit the gym or take a day off? It depends on whom you ask. Chief financial officers (CFOs) interviewed for a Robert Half survey said...

Is it possible for employees to spend the last days of 2015 in a state of carefree holiday bliss? Not necessarily, according to new research by staffing firm Robert Half. Forty-nine per cent of...

Survey: More Than Two in Five Employees Say Performance Appraisal Process Isn't Effective TORONTO, Nov. 23, 2015 /CNW/ - The performance review is getting mixed reviews from workers, according to...

Santa's not the only one making a list and checking it twice: Many employees shift into high gear as the holidays approach, a new survey from Accountemps suggests. Twenty-five per cent of workers...

With holiday deals starting earlier each year, the temptation to act on them – even while at the office – is great. And the ability to bag up bargains on company time is growing, a new Robert...

Survey Reveals Worker Confidence in Company Leaders; Provinces With Greatest Rise in Leadership Challenges TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2015 /CNW/ - Leading a business is only getting harder, recent research...

With the holidays approaching, many people may be looking for opportunities to give back. What they may not realize is how their community service also could be helping their careers. In a Robert...

Half of Execs Say PR Teams Best Suited to Oversee Social Media Activities for a Company TORONTO, Nov. 10, 2015 /CNW/ - It's a common debate for businesses: Who should be responsible for corporate...

Robert Half Salary Guides Reveal Tech and Creative Jobs with Notable Salary Growth TORONTO, Nov. 5, 2015 /CNW/ - As companies increase their focus on digital strategy, salaries are rising for...

The Creative Group, a Menlo Park, Calif.-based staffing service specializing in creative professionals, has opened its newest office in Mississauga at 1 Robert Speck Parkway. The Creative Group...

If you were given the opportunity to go back in time and change your career, would you? According to a recent Accountemps survey, nearly seven in 10 accounting and finance workers would choose to...

Administrative professionals are often a manager's right hand, and new research shows these office superstars would love to help even more at work. Half (50 per cent) of support staff surveyed...

Professionals Want to Discuss Their Career Path, but Often Don't Get the Chance TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2015 /CNW/ - A new survey shows employees want more feedback on their future from the boss. In...

Four in 10 CIOs Say Their Company Lacks Support Needed for Digital Marketing Projects TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2015 /CNW/ - Most businesses have taken steps to enhance their digital marketing abilities,...

A "working interview" may be the key to your next successful hire. Two in five (44 per cent) chief financial officers (CFOs) polled in a recent Accountemps survey said having a candidate work on a...

Lawyers provide legal counsel to others, but who do attorneys turn to for advice on managing their own careers? Nearly one-quarter (24 percent) of lawyers interviewed by Robert Half Legal said...

More Than Half of Non-IT Professionals Find Tech Careers Appealing; Salary and Innovation Hold Most Appeal TORONTO, Oct. 14, 2015 /CNW/ - Not everyone is born with a knack to hack, but a new...

Survey: Rising Demand for Help with Risk, Governance and Compliance Initiatives TORONTO, Oct. 8, 2015 /CNW/ - Companies are tapping financial consultants for a wide range of projects, with a...

Seven in 10 Workers Polled Say They Would Contact a Company Following a Good Customer Service Experience MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 1, 2015 /CNW/ -- It's not unusual for customers to report bad...

Employers aren't the only ones doing the asking during job interviews. The majority (84 per cent) of professionals polled by Accountemps said they typically pose questions of their own when...