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Nearly Two-Thirds of Employees Prefer Casual Office Attire, But Many Unsure of What's Appropriate for the Office TORONTO, June 19, 2017 /CNW/ - Casual dress codes may cause clothing confusion for...

Public speaking has long been thought of as a recipe for anxiety, but it's a one-on-one conversation that makes workers feel even less sure of themselves: asking the boss for a raise. According to...

Toronto, ON -- Increased hiring is predicted for the legal field in the months ahead, with litigation offering the greatest job opportunities. Nearly one-third (32 per cent) of Canadian lawyers...

Survey: More Than One-Third of Canadian Workers Enjoying Better Balance, Majority Report Support From the Boss TORONTO, June 13, 2017 /CNW/ - Workers' ability to juggle the demands of the office...

When it comes to landing a job, what you say to a prospective employer may sometimes be less important than how you say it. In a recent survey by staffing firm OfficeTeam, senior managers said 17...

While social media sites and mobile devices offer expanded communication and flexible work options, they are also causing a spike in litigation. More than one-third (37 per cent) of Canadian...

Six in 10 Creative Executives Say Open Salary Policies Dampen Employee Spirits TORONTO, May 25, 2017 /CNW/ - Should professionals' pay be public knowledge? Employers in the advertising and...

Survey: One-Third of Canadian Professionals Don't Disconnect from Work During Vacation TORONTO, May 24, 2017 /CNW/ - Are vacations where people completely disconnect from the office a thing of the...

What are the hottest summer perks? Canadian employers seem to have missed the memo. Workers surveyed by staffing firm OfficeTeam said they're most interested in flexible schedules (46 per cent),...

Technology executives are making the shift from the back office to the boardroom, according to new research from Robert Half Technology. The survey reveals five per cent of Canadian CIOs today...

Survey: More Than 4 in 10 Canadian Workers Consider Quitting; Executives Don't Recognize Why TORONTO, May 17, 2017 /CNW/ - More than four in 10 (43 per cent) Canadian workers in a recent survey...

While students prepare for summer break, many workers may be headed to the classroom, recent research suggests. Roughly two-in-five (39 per cent) CFOs in a Robert Half Management Resources survey...

Read the infographic text. Toronto, ON -- With graduation season upon us, members of the Class of 2017 are planning their entry into professional careers. Many resources exist to help new grads...

Robert Half's Resumania™ Shows the Dangers of Leaving Resume Readers Guessing TORONTO, May 3, 2017 /CNW/ - As the saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression – and...

Survey Reveals Who Gives the Worst Career Advice: Friends and Parents Top the List TORONTO, May 2, 2017 /CNW/ - Think twice before taking career advice from your BFF. In a recent survey from...

Law school graduates embarking on their careers should seek out continual learning opportunities and be willing to take risks, according to a survey of 350 lawyers at law firms and legal...

Morristown, NJ., and Toronto, ON. – Talent shortages, cloud adoption and increased automation are some of the trends affecting the finance function in organizations within the United States and...

While CFO may be a major career goal for some, a number of financial executives are looking further up the ladder. In a Robert Half Management Resources survey, nearly one-third of Canadian CFOs...

Is your office becoming a ghost town? Many work environments may be less crowded, new research from staffing firm The Creative Group suggests. More than three-quarters (76 per cent) of advertising...

WHAT: In celebration of Administrative Professionals Week (April 23-29, 2017), OfficeTeam is offering a complimentary 60-minute webinar, "Emotional Intelligence: Why You Need it Now." The...

Who says playing video games is a waste of time? CIOs polled recently by staffing firm Robert Half Technology cited a number of interests that increase an entry-level IT job seeker's appeal,...

Survey Reveals Strangest Forms of Workplace Recognition; Majority of Employees Would Leave Their Jobs if They Didn't Feel Appreciated TORONTO, April 12, 2017 /CNW/ - How important is recognizing...

Survey Says Humour in Canadian Offices is an Important Part of Company Culture TORONTO, March 28, 2017 /CNW/ - It's said that laughter is the best medicine and it also may be one of the keys to...

Is it time to spring clean your messy desk? More than half of Canadian senior managers (51 per cent) interviewed by staffing firm OfficeTeam said the most distracting or annoying aspect of...

Survey: More Than Half of Firms Yet to Begin Process of Adopting New Standard TORONTO, March 22, 2017 /CNW/ - When the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued a new standard on...