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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...

Survey Reveals Canadian Workers Favour Frequent Job Changes, but Managers Aren't on Board TORONTO, April 5, 2018 /CNW/ - The tenure tide is shifting, and more workers – especially those from...

Survey: More Than Four in 10 Canadian Workers Have Shed Tears on the Job; Nearly Half of Executives Say It's OK TORONTO, April 3, 2018 /CNW/ - Everyone knows keeping emotions in check isn't always...

Staffing Firm Now Provides Skilled Administrative Professionals in the Greater Montreal Area MONTREAL, March 28, 2018 /CNW/ - OfficeTeam, a division of staffing firm Robert Half that specializes...

As clients seek legal services at lower costs, the need for multifaceted support staff is growing. More than half of Canadian lawyers (52 per cent) interviewed by Robert Half Legal said blended or...

Survey: Applicants With Impressive Resumes Don't Always Meet Expectations in Job Interview TORONTO, March 20, 2018 /CNW/ - Employers impressed by a job candidate's resume often discover the person...

More than half of companies employ creative freelancers Small agencies rely most heavily on project professionals TORONTO, March 15, 2018 /CNW/ - Apprehensive about hiring gig workers? Consider...

Culprits include workload, difficulties within the business and interpersonal relationships More men (43 per cent) experience sleeplessness over job-related issues, compared to women (37 per cent)...

With the recent rise in cybersecurity attacks, what are Canadian companies doing to protect their information? Less than they were three years ago, according to a new survey by Robert Half...

22 per cent of Canadian professionals love celebrating sports events like March Madness in the office; 33 per cent say otherwise Employees spend an average of 8.5 minutes per workday on activities...

Younger workers (ages 18 to 34) value career advancement potential over anything else Men say vacation time is the key factor in job decisions while women rank both vacation and career advancement...

Many job postings close with a statement indicating salary is negotiable, but how often do job seekers speak up to secure a better package? According to a survey from global staffing firm Robert...

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Industry Experts to Discuss In-Demand Skills and Best Practices for Recruitment and Retention MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 1, 2018 /CNW/ -- WHAT: Join staffing firm OfficeTeam for a complimentary...

In-house counsel are grappling with a growing number of corporate regulations and transactions, a new survey suggests. More than four in 10 lawyers (41 per cent) interviewed by Robert Half Legal...

Accountemps Research Examines Current Job Search Trends 77 per cent of managers prefer a single page for staff-level resumes 40 per cent of human resources managers eliminated a candidate for...

Canadian executives may be missing the chance to help others, and grow their careers in the process. In a Robert Half Management Resources survey, 61% of CFOs reported they've never served as a...

Workers cite food at office celebrations as the biggest obstacle to achieving wellness objectives 30% of professionals say they eat healthier when they work from home 76% of employees bring their...

Winter's getting a frigid reception at many workplaces around the country. According to research from staffing firm Accountemps, 56% of Canadian professionals said winter weather has a negative...

With the unemployment rate in Canada at 5.9%, the lowest it's been in nearly a decade, employers are finding it difficult to recruit top talent in many professional occupations. In a recent survey...

Networking poses potential pitfalls, even for those at the peak of their profession. What's the top mistake executives make? According to Canadian CFOs in a Robert Half Management Resources...

Litigation is expected to yield the greatest legal job prospects in the months ahead, new research reveals, with one-third of lawyers planning to add to their existing teams. Thirty-three per cent...

Hiring for technology professionals is slated to hold steady for the beginning of 2018, according to the latest Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Forecast and Local Trend Report. Eight per cent of...

For many workers, 2017 will end on an extra merry note. According to new research from global staffing firm Robert Half, nearly half of senior managers (42 per cent) surveyed said they expect...

Canadian workers will not leave the office very far behind – if at all – during the week of December 25th, according to Robert Half's holiday survey. Sixteen per cent of employees plan to work...

Survey Uncovers Generational and Gender Differences Around Setting and Discussing Goals TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2017 /CNW/ - Having a goal is the first step to achieving it, or so the saying goes....

Toronto, ON — Helping legal professionals diminish job-related stress and improve work-life balance may be an employer’s most effective retention strategy, a new survey indicates. One-third of...

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...