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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...