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Survey: One Third of Workers Say It's Common for Employees to Use Company Resources for Personal Tax Prep TORONTO, April 9, 2014 /CNW/ - As the tax deadline day approaches, people will be lining...

Survey: Job Interview Trips Up More Candidates Than Any Other Step in Hiring Process TORONTO, April 2, 2014 /CNW/ - Navigating the job application process can be tricky, and no area has more...

Robert Half Technology survey finds more than half of Canadian companies don't have a mobile app for customers and have no immediate plans to develop one TORONTO, March 25, 2014 /CNW/ - Although...

Survey Finds Chief Financial Officers Who Are Worried Fear Losing Leadership, Legacy Knowledge TORONTO, March 20, 2014 /CNW/ - More than one-fifth of the Canadian workforce has passed or is...

Survey Shows for Majority of Creative Execs, Workweek Doesn't End on Friday TORONTO, March 19, 2014 /CNW/ - While some employees are working for the weekend, many executives are working on the...

Survey: Counteroffers More Common as Employers Seek to Retain Top Legal Talent TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2014 /CNW/ - The war for talent has made its way to the legal profession. Lawyers surveyed recently by

Survey Shows Work Experience in College Critical to Future Job Prospects in Accounting and Finance TORONTO, Feb. 19, 2014 /CNW/ - College students take note: Pursuing relevant work experience now...

Survey: Businesses Optimistic About Growth but Face Greater Recruiting Difficulties TORONTO, Feb. 13, 2014 /CNW/ - In a recent Robert Half survey, nearly all business executives interviewed said...

Survey: Businesses Optimistic About Growth but Face Greater Recruiting Difficulties TORONTO, Feb. 13, 2014 /CNW/ - In a recent Robert Half survey, nearly all business executives interviewed said...

Roles to Help Companies Keep Pace With Tech Trends See Biggest Pay Gains, According to Salary Guides TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2014 /CNW/ - Trends like big data and mobile media are translating into...

Survey Shows Biggest Drain Comes From Employees Surfing the Internet, Socializing TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2014 /CNW/ - Water cooler chatter and web surfing are the top time thieves at work, according to...

"In sickness and in health" is a vow typically made in a wedding ceremony, but many workers also live by these words in their jobs, a new OfficeTeam survey shows. More than seven in 10 (71 per...

Is your resume covered in cobwebs? You're not alone, according to a recent Accountemps survey. More than half (56 per cent) of employed workers interviewed said it's been at least five years since...

A new OfficeTeam survey reveals what Canadians are up to during their lunch breaks, and many times, it's more about the internet, socializing and business than it is the culinary. More than four...

Leaving one job for a better one can be a smart career move, but too many employment changes in a short time span can give human resources (HR) managers cause for concern. In a Robert Half survey,...

What's on the docket for the legal profession in the months ahead? Hiring seems to be on the minds of many, a new survey from Robert Half Legal indicates. Twenty-two per cent of lawyers...

Have a challenging project to tackle? Take it up on Tuesday, a new survey from Accountemps suggests. Thirty-three per cent of human resources (HR) managers interviewed rank Tuesday as the most...

Financial executives don't anticipate bonus levels will differ much this year compared to 2012, suggests recent research. Further, at companies where bonuses will change, they are more likely to...

Online holiday shopping may be gaining more traction every year, but Canadian employers are not buying it. Over half (56 per cent) of CIOs surveyed said they are blocking access to online shopping...

Survey: One-Third of Job Seekers Want to Work for Companies That Give Back to the Community TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2013 /CNW/ - Nice guys may finish last, but a new OfficeTeam survey suggests that nice...

Survey: One-Third of Job Seekers Want to Work for Companies That Give Back to the Community TORONTO, Dec. 12, 2013 /CNW/ - Nice guys may finish last, but a new OfficeTeam survey suggests that nice...

The just-released Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Forecast and Local Trend Report for Canada shows that 12 percent of Canadian chief information officers (CIOs) surveyed recently plan to expand...

CFO Survey: Business Systems, Accounting Top List of Projects Companies Plan to Outsource to Financial Consultants in Next 12 Months TORONTO, Nov. 25, 2013 /CNW/ - Chief financial officers (CFOs)...

CFO Survey: Business Systems, Accounting Top List of Projects Companies Plan to Outsource to Financial Consultants in Next 12 Months TORONTO, Nov. 25, 2013 /CNW/ - Chief financial officers (CFOs)...

Starting Salaries for Legal Jobs Projected to Rise 2.2 Per Cent in 2014 EDITOR'S NOTE: Your readers can download a copy of the Robert Half Legal 2014 Salary Guide and access our Salary Calculator...

It's challenging to find great information technology (IT) employees, but keeping them may be even harder, new research from Robert Half Technology suggests. Although most Chief Information...

Survey: Human Resources Managers Cite Lack of Communication as Main Source of Low Employee Morale TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2013 /CNW/ - Poor communication may do the greatest harm to workplace morale,...

Survey: Human Resources Managers Cite Lack of Communication as Main Source of Low Employee Morale TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2013 /CNW/ - Poor communication may do the greatest harm to workplace morale,...

Report reveals SMBs are less likely to have a succession plan and are most vulnerable to repercussions of a CFO departure TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2013 /CNW/ - This week, as thousands of businesses...

Report reveals SMBs are less likely to have a succession plan and are most vulnerable to repercussions of a CFO departure TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2013 /CNW/ - This week, as thousands of businesses...

Guides Forecast Average Salary Ranges, Positions and Skills in Demand Next Year TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2013 /CNW/ - The 2014 Salary Guides from Robert Half have just been released and they show that...

Guides Forecast Average Salary Ranges, Positions and Skills in Demand Next Year TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2013 /CNW/ - The 2014 Salary Guides from Robert Half have just been released and they show that...

Globalization, shifting demographics and increased mobility are influencing the legal field and reshaping its workplace. A recently published industry report from Robert Half Legal examines how...

Survey: Almost Half of Executives Have Taken the Blame at Work for Something They Didn't Do TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2013 /CNW/ - Many professionals are "taking one for the team" at work, a new...

Robert Half Technology Survey Shows 8 Per Cent of CIOs Plan to Expand IT Teams in Fourth Quarter TORONTO, Sept. 5, 2013 /CNW/ - Eight per cent of Canadian chief information officers (CIOs)...

When people hear the words "temporary work," they often think of clerical jobs or seasonal holiday positions. But as business needs have evolved, so has the role of the "temp worker". Temporary...

In a competitive business environment, law firm leaders will be looking to litigation and commercial law to drive future growth. Nearly six in 10 (59 per cent) lawyers interviewed by Robert Half...

Here's some "friend"-ly advice for those interested in reaching out to work colleagues on Facebook: proceed with caution. Most senior managers surveyed by OfficeTeam said they are uncomfortable...

Workers are more engaged when they know their employers' visions, and recent research suggests most Canadian companies feel they are keeping their teams informed of their business goals. In the...

They say the best time to look for a job is when you already have one. And, judging by a recent survey, many professionals are heeding this advice. More than three-quarters (76 per cent) of...

Companies that invest in their employees' professional development have an edge when recruiting information technology (IT) professionals, new research from Robert Half Technology suggests....

A little motivation goes a long way, a new survey from OfficeTeam suggests. More than six in 10 (61 per cent) workers interviewed admitted it's at least somewhat likely they would leave their...

Today's financial services firms face myriad challenges, yet many remain confident in their business prospects, finds research from the recently released Robert Half Financial Services Global...

Survey reveals types of training favoured by workers: on-site sessions top list TORONTO, July 8, 2013 /CNW/ - School may be out for the summer, but in the best workplaces, the learning doesn't...

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The legal field should see more hiring activity in the months ahead, new research indicates. Nearly 4 out of 10 (39 per cent) lawyers interviewed by Robert Half Legal said their law firm or...

Gratitude can go a long way toward building positive working relationships, and executives might have room for improvement in this area, suggests new research by Accountemps. Among businesses of...

Nine per cent of Canadian chief information officers (CIOs) surveyed recently expect to expand their IT teams in the third quarter of 2013, according to the just-released Robert Half Technology IT...

When it comes to recruiting legal professionals, employers might want to showcase their workplace benefits programs, new research by Robert Half Legal suggests. Nearly seven in 10 (69 percent)...

Becoming a chief financial officer (CFO) is a career pinnacle for many finance executives, and it's where most of those who've reached it want to stay, a new survey from Robert Half Management...

Talented professionals who accept an initial job offer may be leaving money on the table, a new survey by The Creative Group suggests. More than seven in 10 (71 percent) advertising and marketing...

Technology is one of the most effective ways to bring people together at work, but it may also be causing a digital divide, a new Robert Half Technology survey of chief information officers (CIOs)...

Recruiting Difficulties, Retention Concerns Emerge as Common Themes Nearly nine in 10 (89%) financial services executives surveyed globally find it either somewhat or very challenging to find...

The more business acquaintances you have, the merrier you might be. But the quality of those contacts has a bigger impact on your career success, a new Robert Half Technology survey of information...

For recent or soon-to-be graduates, internships can be a valuable bridge to a first job. But securing one of these opportunities may be easier said than done, a new survey by The Creative Group...

While cost control remains the primary focus for many financial executives, others also are looking toward taking business from competitors, new research finds. Eighty-five per cent of chief...

There's no clocking out for many chief information officers (CIOs), according to a recent Robert Half Technology survey. Nearly half (47 per cent) of CIOs said they check in with work "often" or...

Many professionals try to make themselves at home at the office, but some take the concept to an extreme. In a new survey from The Creative Group, advertising and marketing executives were asked...

Cost containment and compliance will be the watch words for corporate counsel in 2013, a new survey suggests. Twenty-six percent of lawyers identified compliance and regulatory issues as their...

Robert Half Technology Survey Reveals IT Hiring Projections, Skills in Demand TORONTO, March 12, 2013 /CNW/ - Seven per cent of Canadian chief information officers (CIOs) surveyed recently plan to...

Some executives dreaming of their golden years are unsure when those years will actually start. Nearly four in 10 (38 percent) chief financial officers (CFOs) interviewed for a Robert Half...

The freelance talent pool has grown stronger, a new survey suggests. Nearly seven in 10 (69 per cent) of advertising and marketing executives interviewed by The Creative Group said the calibre of...

Chief Information Officers (CIOs) want to hire IT professionals who are "well suited" for the job -- both literally and figuratively. According to a new Robert Half Technology survey, one-third...

Companies are using temporary professionals for a range of roles, from ensuring productivity remains on track to assessing potential full-time staff, a new Accountemps survey finds. Nine in 10 (90...

It's often said there are no bad questions, but a new OfficeTeam survey suggests otherwise. Human resources (HR) managers were asked to recount the most unusual or surprising question they have...

Survey: Nearly Half of CFOs Cite Challenges in Finding Skilled Financial Professionals TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2013 /CNW/ - The outlook for positions such as financial analysts and senior accountants is...

Think that describing yourself as a "highly qualified" "self-starter" who is a "creative" "problem solver" will help you stand out on the job hunt? Think again. According to a new OfficeTeam...

Corporate Law to Offer Greatest Opportunities in 2013; Challenges Finding Top Talent Reported TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2013 /CNW/ - Which specialty areas are predicted to yield the most prospects for...

Workers who ring in the new year with a new job may find learning the ropes to be their biggest challenge, a new Accountemps survey suggests. Nearly half (49 per cent) of employees and 39 per cent...

Technology executives expect information technology (IT) hiring to increase in the first quarter of 2013, according to the just-released Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Index and Skills Report....

Technology and creative professionals who include "make more money" on their New Year's resolution list may achieve their goal next year: According to the recently released 2013 Salary Guides from...

When it comes to year-end office parties, many would say they've seen it all. In a new survey from The Creative Group, advertising and marketing executives were asked to recount the wackiest or...

Many workers are saying "Bah, humbug!" to company holiday parties, a new OfficeTeam survey suggests. Although more than three-quarters (77 per cent) of senior managers interviewed said their...

Managers asking themselves "Where does the day go?" may now have an answer. Chief financial officers (CFOs) recently surveyed by Robert Half International said that, on average, supervisors spend...

According to the newly released 2013 Salary Guides from Robert Half International, Canadian starting salaries for technology positions in the coming year will show the largest increases among all...