Jillian Levick
Senior PR and Communications Manager
Robert Half Canada Inc.,
181 Bay Street, Suite 820,
Toronto, ON
M5J 2T3
www.roberthalf.ca
Press Releases
Read about our latest research, including results from our ongoing surveys of senior managers and workers, and company announcements.
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Sep 10, 2019
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...
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Sep 5, 2019
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...
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Aug 28, 2019
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...
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Aug 22, 2019
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...
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Aug 20, 2019
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...
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Aug 8, 2019
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...
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Aug 1, 2019
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...
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Jul 25, 2019
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,...
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Jul 18, 2019
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...
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Jul 16, 2019
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...
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Jul 10, 2019
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...
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Jun 25, 2019
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...
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Jun 20, 2019
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,...
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Jun 18, 2019
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...
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Jun 13, 2019
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...
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Jun 11, 2019- Corporate law, litigation expected to drive legal job growth
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...
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Jun 11, 2019
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/ -...
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Jun 5, 2019
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...
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May 30, 2019
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...
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May 29, 2019
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...
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May 21, 2019
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...
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May 15, 2019
Employers take note: The hiring process doesn't necessarily end when a candidate accepts the offer, new research from global staffing firm Robert Half shows. In the survey, nearly a quarter of...
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May 7, 2019
What do workers want from their employers this summer? In a recent survey from staffing firm Accountemps, Canadian employees said the best summer perks their companies could provide to them are...
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Apr 30, 2019
Companies shouldn't assume their employment offer is a candidate's only option, new research suggests. A survey of workers from global financial recruitment firm Robert Half Finance & Accounting...
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Apr 24, 2019
Legal Budgets Expected to Increase 20 Per Cent on Average in the Next 12 Months TORONTO, April 24, 2019 /CNW/ - As data security challenges continue to escalate, many law firms and corporate legal...
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Apr 24, 2019
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...
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Apr 16, 2019
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...
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Apr 2, 2019
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...
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Mar 28, 2019
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...
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Mar 28, 2019
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...
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Mar 21, 2019
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...
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Mar 19, 2019
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...
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Mar 12, 2019Employers Most Interested in Gaining Insight into Applicants’ Strengths and Weaknesses
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...
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Mar 4, 2019
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...
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Feb 27, 2019
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...
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Feb 26, 2019
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...
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Feb 20, 2019
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...
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Feb 12, 2019
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/ -...
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Jan 31, 2019
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...
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Jan 24, 2019
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...
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Jan 17, 2019
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...
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Jan 15, 2019
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
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Jan 7, 2019
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...
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Dec 20, 2018
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...
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Dec 13, 2018
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...
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Dec 12, 2018
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...
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Dec 11, 2018
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...
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Dec 11, 2018
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...
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Dec 4, 2018
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...
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Nov 27, 2018
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...