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Spiders and chairs and stairs, oh my! Executives admit to being spooked by bugs and tripping all over the office Managers also confess to falling asleep, ripping their pants and breaking the...

With the rise of flextime, casual dress codes and work-from-anywhere technology, most businesses are not nearly as traditional as they used to be. Yet the thank-you note remains a job-search...

Workers may be checking-off shopping lists, not work tasks, this Cyber Monday, according to new research from Robert Half Technology. Nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of workers surveyed admitted...

Helping others is its own reward, but businesses are realizing additional value from their philanthropic activities. In a survey by Robert Half Management Resources, 64 per cent of Canadian CFOs...

More Than One-Third of Canadian Workers Surveyed Jollier on the Job During the Holiday Season; Similar Numbers Are Also More Stressed Balancing year-end festivities and work obligations biggest...

A good time was had by some: Overall, 29 per cent of professionals describe holiday parties as entertaining; two in five (40 per cent) give these events a thumbs down. To party, or not to party?...

New Research by Robert Half Technology Identifies Best Practices for Staffing Successful Digital Initiatives - A majority of technology leaders say it's difficult to find professionals with...

Research by The Creative Group and AIGA Outlines Strategies for Overcoming Hurdles Most creative and marketing professionals rate their company's digital strategy fair or poor A majority of...

Survey Reveals Average Time Spent Getting To and From Work Workers spend an average of 53 minutes commuting each day 28 per cent of Canadian workers say commutes are too long TORONTO, Oct. 23,...

Toronto, ON – As the volume and magnitude of data breaches grow, legal organizations are investing greater resources to protect against cyber risks and bolster data security practices. More than...

If you've ever had a case of the blahs at work, you're not alone. According to a new survey from staffing firm OfficeTeam, Canadian professionals admit they're bored in the office an average of...

Companies may be their own worst enemy when it comes to innovation, research suggests. In a new survey by global staffing firm Robert Half, Canadian CFOs cited being bogged down by daily tasks and...

Survey: Canadian CFOs Frown on Tardiness; Younger Workers More Likely to Be Late TORONTO, Oct. 10, 2017 /CNW/ - Night owls beware: Showing up late to work – even if the job's getting done –...

Most Canadian Workers Fine With Having Younger Boss or Managing Someone Older TORONTO, Oct. 3, 2017 /CNW/ - Age is just a number in the workplace, suggests a new survey from staffing firm...

Despite a healthy job market, professionals in the creative field may have more hoops to jump through before getting hired, new research suggests. Advertising and marketing executives surveyed by...

What does it take to appeal to today's most in-demand tech talent? According to Canadian CIOs in a recent survey from Robert Half Technology, perks involving money matter to IT professionals, with...

Firms Spend Average of $12,000 to Recruit and Train Each Entry-Level Lawyer TORONTO, Sept. 20, 2017 /CNW/ - Newly minted associates may see employers extend more job offers, research indicates....

100 Per cent of Canadian Hiring Managers Encourage Checking Up on Job Applications TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2017 /CNW/ - Submitting application materials and waiting to hear back from a prospective...

Survey: Most Canadian Professionals Confident in Company Leaders' Stewardship TORONTO, Sept.14, 2017 /CNW/ - Workers in a recent Robert Half Management Resources survey cast a vote of confidence...

Many Employees Think It's OK to Connect With Colleagues on Social Media, But Not All Managers Agree TORONTO, Sept.12, 2017 /CNW/ - Do workers "like" the idea of office friendships crossing into...

Survey Reveals Preferred Social Media Platforms Among Creative Managers and Workers TORONTO, Sept. 5, 2017 /CNW/ - Whether for business or pleasure, Facebook reigns supreme among managers and...

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Survey: Students Cite First Job Trepidations; Canadian CFOs Share Mistakes to Avoid TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2017 /CNW/ - As college and university students wrap up their summer internships, jobs and...

Many Canadian Companies Feel They Offer Collaborative Workspaces, but do Workers Agree? TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2017 /CNW/ - Canadian companies may want to consider mixing things up when it comes to...

Out of Reach Compensation Expectations and Candidate Shortages to Blame, Report Shows TORONTO, Aug. 22, 2017 /CNW/ - The tech sector has long been called a job-seekers market, and while it bodes...

More Than a Third of Canadian Workers Know Someone Who Was Dishonest on Resume TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2017 /CNW/ - What's the truth about lying on resumes? More than one-third of Canadian workers (37...

More Than Half of Canadian CFOs Surveyed Say They're Not Involved in Shaping Corporate Culture TORONTO, Aug. 16, 2017 /CNW/ - CFOs may manage their company's finances, but many don't appear to...

There are no regrets in life, they say, just lessons learned. But does that adage ring true when it comes to your career? In a recent survey from staffing firm Accountemps, 15 per cent of Canadian...

Canadian CFOs and Workers Don't See Eye to Eye When It Comes to Workplace Pals TORONTO, Aug. 2, 2017 /CNW/ - Professionals typically spend more waking hours with their coworkers than anyone else,...

Canadian Tech Leaders and Office Workers Say Email Will Continue to Dominate into 2020 TORONTO, July 27, 2017 /CNW/ - While more offices are pushing to go paperless, email inboxes will continue to...

Survey: Only Five Per Cent of Canadian Firms Holds Corporate Retreats, Potentially Missing Key Benefits TORONTO, July 26, 2017 /CNW/ - Corporate retreats – offsite events where employees,...

If you've ever felt like there's not enough time in the work week, your cell phone and list of errands may be to blame. Canadian professionals surveyed by staffing firm OfficeTeam said they...

Toronto, ON (July 18, 2017) — When it comes to career happiness, creative professionals are coming out ahead, recent research shows. According to a study of more than 12,000 Canadian and U.S....

Canadian CFOs Not in Favour of Letting Workers Take Continuing Education Courses During Business Hours TORONTO, July 11, 2017 /CNW/ - Employers want financial employees who are well informed on...

Survey: Canadian Professionals Rank 5th Happiest; Germans Most Interested in Their Jobs Two-thirds of employees surveyed in North America, Europe and Australia are generally happy in their jobs....

Technology hiring in Canada holds steady for the second half of 2017, and staff retention is top-of-mind according to Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Forecast and Local Trend Report. Fifty-eight...

Nearly 3 in 4 Canadian CFOs Say Their Teams Have a Casual Dress Code, Survey Reveals TORONTO, June 19, 2017 /CNW/ - Don't expect your accountant to be sporting a tie or business suit. Workplace...

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...