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For Canada's graduating class of 2019, global staffing firm Robert Half's research suggests the chances of being hired are good. According to a survey of employers across Canada, 76 per cent of...

Are today's workers getting the recognition they deserve? Just over one-quarter of senior managers (27 per cent) in Canada think they're nailing employee recognition, new research from staffing...

Increased productivity is the biggest benefit, according to employers Most advertising and marketing managers feel comfortable sharing salary information with colleagues and contacts outside their...

29 per cent of workers say it's common for employees to use company time for personal income tax preparation Nearly two-in-five workers say employees routinely use office resources to complete tax...

Offering competitive pay is the biggest hiring barrier for IT leaders Speed to hire and lacking in perks and benefits followed as top barriers TORONTO, March 28, 2019 /CNW/ - If employers are...

Canadian CFOs Cite Resulting Productivity Increase as Top Benefit for Businesses TORONTO, March 21, 2019 /CNW/ - Workers today can expand their professional skills with less financial stress...

More than three in four professionals would apply for a job even if they aren't fully qualified 86 per cent of companies are willing to hire and train a candidate who lacks required skills 58 per...

Toronto, ON — It may be a job seekers’ market, but candidates still need to have everything buttoned up for their search ― including a solid reference list ― or risk being passed over. In...

Executives also find tournament-related celebrations boost productivity 66 per cent of employers organize festivities for sporting events like March Madness or the Stanley Cup Finals; friendly...

83 Per Cent of Respondents Say Demand for Legal Services Has Grown in the Last Year TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2019 /CNW/ - Law firms are feeling the effects of today's talent shortage. More than three in...

58% of technology leaders say they could adhere to an email ban, but 43% of workers don't think their current manager would stick to it. Nearly half of workers would be tempted to check their...

With market demands changing rapidly, Canadian companies frequently look outside their own doors for immediate and specialized help, new research shows. A Robert Half Management Resources survey...

65 per cent of managers don't expect candidates to accept the initial salary offer Employers are more open to negotiating pay, perks and benefits than last year TORONTO, Feb. 13, 2019 /CNW/ -...

The current hiring environment is making it difficult for companies to attract top talent, which may be causing delays in the overall process. In a new Robert Half Finance & Accounting survey of...

Calling in sick or making an excuse for not going to the office following a big game is the top distracting behaviour TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2019 /CNW/ - Employee absenteeism after major sports events...

The competitive hiring market has companies casting a wide net to find job candidates with the in-demand skills they need. A new Accountemps survey found more than nine in 10 senior managers in...

Better pay and perks is the top factor for changing cities Nearly a quarter of companies have increased their relocation packages in the past five years; 37 per cent don't provide assistance for moves

Ergonomic resources and fitness amenities are most commonly sought by employees and provided by companies More than one-quarter of organizations don't have any health and wellness programs...

Change management is always a major concern for organizations, but few challenges are more disruptive than an executive departure. In a new survey from Robert Half Management Resources, only 51...

62 per cent of companies plan to hire tech talent; 67 per cent have prepared plans and budget for project-based roles 85 per cent of IT leaders are re-skilling current staff; cloud computing is...

More than half of companies in Canada have updated their performance appraisals in the past two years Employers have most often made the process shorter and increased the frequency of feedback 70...

Legal assistants, lawyers and law clerks among top full-time positions being added Shortage of qualified candidates is greatest hiring challenge Privacy/data security, general business/corporate...

Web and mobile development and web production are top areas for hiring 89 per cent of employers report difficulty recruiting creative talent Slow hiring process is primary barrier to securing top...

It's the most wonderful time of the year — for worker productivity? Professionals may simply be looking to land on the "nice" list, but 55 per cent of Canadian respondents in a recent...

Robert Half Study Reveals Organizational Culture is a Make-or-Break Factor for Companies and Employees TORONTO, Nov. 27, 2018 /CNW/ - Creating a positive corporate culture is top of mind for...