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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...

Security risks top concern for tech leaders Over one-quarter of employees plan on "workshopping" a few times per week TORONTO, Nov. 15, 2018 /CNW/ - "Workshoppers" — employees who shop online...

Most Canadian professionals feel confident testing the employment waters, even from their current office, research suggests. In a survey from global staffing firm Accountemps, 79 per cent of...

Most organizations will host holiday celebrations to end 2018, with 25 per cent spending more on soirees than last year 67 per cent of managers said showing up at the party is expected The...

Survey Finds Demand Most Focused on Business Systems, Optimization and Accounting TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2018 /CNW/ - Consultants play a key role in the labour model for the digital age. A new Robert...

Companies today use extras to attract and retain top talent, but are they offering the perks employees want most? According to research from global staffing firm Robert Half, flexible work...

Drained at your desk? You're not alone. Recent research from staffing firm Accountemps suggests feeling worn out at work is a common occurrence among Canadian employees. Seventy-six per cent of...

Do managers deserve a pat on the back? It depends on whom you ask, according to new research from staffing firm OfficeTeam. While the majority of workers surveyed (79 per cent) said they're happy...

Sometimes it is about the money. More than one-third (36 percent) of lawyers surveyed recently by Robert Half Legal said they would be most enticed to make a lateral job change to another law firm...

Functional Areas That May Not Require Degree: A/P, A/R, Credit and Collections, and Payroll TORONTO, Oct. 9, 2018 /CNW/ - Companies reveal that a post-secondary degree may not always be required...

When recruiting gets tough, tech leaders are pulling out all the stops, according to new research from Robert Half Technology. When presented with a range of recruitment strategies, IT decision...

Two in five employers feel productivity would increase under a compressed schedule More than two-thirds (68 per cent) of managers say it's OK for employees to engage in non-work-related activities...

More than three-quarters of workers able to listen to music at work enjoy it Younger workers most apt to enjoy tunes while working 61 per cent of employees at least somewhat more productive when...

Most Canadian workers spend their lunch breaks 'screened-in,' new research from staffing firm OfficeTeam suggests. While 45 per cent of professionals said they do socialize with colleagues at...

There's good news and bad news when it comes to how satisfied Canadian workers are with their compensation. The good: 51 per cent of professionals surveyed by global staffing firm Robert Half feel...

38 per cent of IT decision makers report their bad hires were a poor corporate culture fit Skills-based and Interpersonal issues cumulatively account for more than half of hiring mistakes 44 per...

Survey Finds They're Changing the Needed Skills, Increasing IT Collaboration TORONTO, Aug. 14, 2018 /CNW/ - Blockchain isn't just disrupting how business is conducted, it's disrupting the demands...

Nearly one in 10 workers have been moved to a lower role at a job; it's happened most to male professionals and those ages 35 to 54 40 per cent of employees who were demoted became disengaged; 18...

More than two-thirds of Canadian workers rate their work-life balance as good to excellent 35 per cent of employees say their work-life balance is getting better compared to three years ago...

Financial leaders continue breaking the mold and expanding their influence throughout their organizations. In a Robert Half Management Resources survey, finance executives in Canada most...

On average, workers spend 15 per cent of their time in meetings and feel 25 per cent of it is wasted Common issues include starting or ending late, unnecessary meetings, people interrupting, and...

Firms Often Counter With Higher Salaries to Keep Departing Employees, but Staff Leave in Less Than 2 Years Anyway TORONTO, July 17, 2018 /CNW/ - In the fight to hold onto top talent, many...

90 per cent of HR managers said the way someone quits affects their future career opportunities TORONTO, July 9, 2018 /CNW/ - Money really does talk, suggests new research from staffing firm...

As security, cloud and digital projects in Canadian companies expand, so does the need for skilled tech professionals to support them. According to Robert Half Technology's latest research on the...

Nearly one-third (30 per cent) of lawyers expect litigation to produce the greatest number of legal jobs Within the litigation specialty, securities and corporate governance is the leading driver...

Web and mobile development are top areas for hiring and hardest to staff Canadian employers more flexible on skills requirements when facing recruiting challenges 83 per cent of companies would...

Survey: 65 Per Cent of Canadian Employees Attracted to Jobs with Remote Work Options TORONTO, June 12, 2018 /CNW/ - Job seekers are enticed by work from home options but are aware of the pitfalls,...

47 per cent of employers commonly award promotions without salary increases, up from 25 per cent in 2011 55 per cent of workers would accept a higher title that doesn't include more pay Male...

Bosses say being late to meetings is the biggest etiquette breach; employees say it's office gossip 36 per cent of workers say being courteous can accelerate career advancement; 65 per cent of...

Smaller Firms Lagging Behind; Organizations Experiencing Multiple Challenges The majority of Canadian companies surveyed (74 per cent) have not begun transitioning to the new lease accounting standard

More than one-third of workers (34 per cent) check in with the office during vacation Nearly half of millennials check in with the office, while the majority of workers ages 55 and older fully...

Survey: Canadian Managers Spend at Least One Full Day a Week Addressing Subpar Work TORONTO, May 15, 2018 /CNW/ - An employee who can't keep up with work takes a heavier toll on a business than...

83 per cent of Canadian workers and 78 per cent of managers feel clothing choices affect a person's chances of being promoted Professionals in Canada spend an average of 7 minutes a day choosing...

Undergraduate students considering law school should learn as much as they can about the ins and outs of a legal career before making the leap, a recent Robert Half Legal survey of 350 Canadian...

Employees say better perks, less bureaucracy and more challenging assignments would help boost engagement levels TORONTO, May 2, 2018 /CNW/ - The saying goes that a company is only as good as the...

- Frequent job hopping for non-consultants biggest resume deal breaker - Badmouthing former bosses top turnoff during interview TORONTO, April 25, 2018 /CNW/ - Top technology talent may be in high...

The Class of 2018 may have some solid job prospects heading into the working world, with Canada's unemployment rate holding at a 40-year low. Many new graduates, however, will leave school without...

Administrative professionals free up an average of 101 minutes a day for their managers 100 per cent of executives report their assistant is important to their success 3 in 4 managers (75 per...