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New research from global staffing firm Robert Half suggests there's some truth to the saying, "people leave managers, not companies." About two in five professionals surveyed in Canada (39 per...

- AI and machine learning top technology disruptors for creative professionals - Biggest barrier to new technology adoption is resistance to change MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 1, 2019 /CNW/ -- Change...

More than half of employers cover some wellness program costs Seventy-one per cent of organizations will offer staff bonuses or other incentives in 2020 TORONTO, Sept. 26, 2019 /CNW/ - Many...

Job applicants' latest work experience carries greater weight than other factors for many IT hiring managers in Canada, according to new research from staffing firm Robert Half Technology. Even...

While casual dress codes are gaining ground, some employers expect more polish when meeting with job applicants, new research from global staffing firm Accountemps shows. In a survey of senior...

Is a seat in the C-suite the final phase of a successful career? Not necessarily, according to a new survey of CFOs from Robert Half Management Resources. Nearly nine in 10 financial executives in...

56 per cent of workers say they've checked their salary against market rates within the last year; more than half have compared their salaries with coworkers Nearly half of professionals in Canada...

80% of CFOs Say Business Analytics Skills Mandatory for at Least Some Accounting and Finance Positions TORONTO, Aug. 22, 2019 /CNW/ - As digital transformation reshapes businesses, Canadian...

On the heels of the World Health Organization defining burnout as a syndrome resulting from workplace stress, a recent survey from staffing firm Accountemps found that nearly all senior managers...

Survey Finds Employees Will Stay Put in Job Higher Compensation and Advancement Opportunities TORONTO, Aug. 8, 2019 /CNW/ - New research from global staffing firm Robert Half shows 80 per cent of...

As the integration of technology solutions continues to reshape businesses, C-suite collaboration, increasingly, is standard procedure. A new survey from Robert Half reveals that 74 per cent of...

Professionals cite Tuesday as most productive workday Nearly three-quarters of workers say they are most productive before lunch Single biggest productivity distraction: chatty coworkers TORONTO,...

Alternative work arrangements are gaining momentum in the legal field, new research confirms. In a recent survey by Robert Half Legal, more than six in 10 lawyers in Canada (63 per cent) cited...

Workers and tech leaders agree that top benefit of texting is speed Miscommunication reported as biggest downside TORONTO, July 16, 2019 /CNW/ - For many people, texting is the favoured – and...

Temporary work is gaining an equal footing with traditional, full-time employment when it comes to job qualifications, suggests new research from staffing firm Accountemps. Sixty-nine per cent of...

59% of hiring managers plan to expand their IT teams; 82% say it's challenging to find skilled professionals 94% of leaders will make project-based hires TORONTO, June 25, 2019 /CNW/ - Tech teams...

Majority of executives said requests that push the envelope have increased in recent years 90 per cent of companies use technology solutions to track employee expense reports TORONTO, June 20,...

Canadian CFOs Believe Payroll, Accounting and Accounts Payable Will Benefit Most From AI TORONTO, June 18, 2019 /CNW/ - Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to bring significant transformation...

53% of Privately Held Firms Yet to Complete Adoption with Deadline Less Than a Year Away TORONTO, June 13, 2019 /CNW/ - With the International Accounting Standards Board's new lease accounting...

Toronto, ON — The legal field is expected to see an increase in hiring in the months ahead, with corporate law driving the greatest job growth. According to Robert Half Legal’s State of Legal...

User experience is top area for hiring 79 per cent of employers report difficulty recruiting creative talent 41 per cent of firms lack adequate digital skills TORONTO, June 11, 2019 /CNW/ -...

Futurists and Staffing Experts Predict Skills Gap, According to New Report by Robert Half TORONTO, June 5, 2019 /CNW/ - Are workers worried they'll be displaced by robots in the future? Not for...

Entry-level law associates can expect more job opportunities in the months ahead, new research from Robert Half Legal shows. Nearly 7 in 10 lawyers surveyed (68%) said their law firm plans to...

Recruiting is no walk in the park, according to new research from global staffing firm Robert Half. Canadian companies face a number of challenges throughout the hiring process, the greatest being...

As temperatures climb, many workers are stocking up on sunscreen and booking summer travel. A recent Accountemps survey found more than half of Canadian workers (56 per cent) save their vacation...