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Canadian CFOs Say Irrelevant Application Information, Late Arrival to Interviews Are Most Common Mistakes TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2016 /CNW/ - Job candidates have long been urged to put their best foot...

Nearly Half of Canadian Lawyers Prefer Less Formal Work Environment, Survey Finds TORONTO, Nov. 30, 2016 /CNW/ - Canadian lawyers may dress formally for clients and court appearances but many...

Recent research from Robert Half Finance & Accounting reflects a continuing trend: Aside from poor performance, failed hires are a result of a mismatched skill set. Nearly half of CFOs interviewed...

Canadian Professionals Feel Support from Managers for Work-Life Balance, Reveal Favourite Company Perks TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2016 /CNW/ - Are employers and workers on the same page about juggling...

About Half Will Shop at Work on Cyber Monday, But Most Try to Hide It from Their Bosses TORONTO, Nov. 16, 2016 /CNW/ - Come November 28, will your colleagues be banging out a report or bargain...

The greatest pain points for companies going through a merger or acquisition are meshing technology and finances, recent research shows. In a Robert Half Management Resources survey, CFOs report...

Survey: Canadian Managers Feel Workplace Holiday Presents Are Appropriate, Reveal Inappropriate Examples TORONTO, Nov. 3, 2016 /CNW/ - To gift or not to gift at work? That is the question many...

Falling into a pool, sleeping under a table, fighting with the boss and throwing food – scenes from a rough weekend or a corporate event? Unfortunately, for those involved, it's the latter. A recent

As nearly all experiences go digital – from reading the news to requesting a ride – demand continues to rise for people with the technical and creative expertise to deliver positive online...

Comprehensive Study of More Than 12,000 Canadian and U.S. Workers Reveals the Happiest and Unhappiest by Field, Gender, Company Size and Other Factors TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2016 /CNW/ - Happiness at...

Survey: More Than Eight in 10 Canadian Employees Have Gone to the Office When Ill TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2016 /CNW/ - Being under the weather isn't keeping workers out of the office, new research from...

Survey: Majority of CFOs Don't Actively Recruit for Open Roles, Potentially Losing Out on Talented Candidates TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2016 /CNW/ - Competition for skilled professionals is fierce, yet...

WHAT: Join Robert Half Technology for a complimentary 30-minute webinar, "What IT Leaders Must Know to Recruit and Retain Top Talent in 2017." This event is relevant to those hiring and managing...

Many employees like their bosses, but managers still have much work to do, according to new research from staffing firm Accountemps. Nearly two in three workers (63 per cent) said they are happy...

Average Starting Salaries for Legal Jobs in Canada Projected to Rise 3.1 Per Cent in 2017 TORONTO, Oct. 6, 2016 /CNW/ - Starting salaries for legal professionals in Canada are expected to increase...

Survey: Attracting Applicants, Setting the Right Salary Are Key Recruiting Challenges for Creative Executives TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2016 /CNW/ - What's the hardest part of the hiring process?...

Survey: Managers' Favourite Job Interview Questions Can Get Tricky, But Most Focus on the Opportunity TORONTO, Sept. 28, 2016 /CNW/ - A job interview can be nerve-racking, but add curveball...

When it comes to the people who lead them, Canadian professionals place a greater emphasis on personal qualities than a hard-driving business edge, recent research from Robert Half Management...

As the year winds down, hiring picks up at many Canadian companies, new research from staffing firm OfficeTeam shows. One in five (20 per cent) of human resources (HR) managers interviewed said...

Are you a natural number cruncher, or are you more at ease talking shop with colleagues across your company? Today's accounting and finance professionals need to be comfortable with both, a recent...

As the prevalence of data breaches continues to grow, many companies are enhancing their IT security efforts, but where do Canadian technology leaders see themselves on the data safety scale? A...

The legal field may see a lift in lateral hiring in the months ahead. More than half (58 percent) of lawyers recently interviewed by Robert Half Legal said lateral hiring is an effective strategy...

Robert Half Survey Finds Canadian Companies Optimistic About Business Growth TORONTO, Sept. 7, 2016 /CNW/ - The recently released Canadian Professional Employment Forecast from Robert Half shows...

New Salary Guides Reveal Hiring Trends and Hot Skills for More Than 500 Professional Occupations TORONTO, Aug. 30, 2016 /CNW/ - Newly released 2017 Salary Guides from Robert Half show that...

Survey: Creative Execs and Workers Differ on Ideal Work Environment for Ideation TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2016 /CNW/ - What kind of office setting sparks the most creativity? According to research by...

More Than One-Third of Managers Annoyed When Job Seekers Get Help from Helicopter Parents MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 16, 2016 /CNW/ -- Do mom and dad know best when their children are looking for...

Canadian Workers Say Most Frustrating Part of Job Search is Long Wait to Hear Status; Nearly One-Quarter of Workers Lose Interest within One Week of Initial Interview TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2016 /CNW/...

Does no experience mean no job? Not exactly. A recent Accountemps poll of Canadian CFOs revealed good news for those just entering the workforce. Fifty-three per cent of respondents said their...

Majority of Canadian Workers Want More Insight on How Their Efforts Affect the Bottom Line TORONTO, Aug. 4, 2016 /CNW/ - When it comes to their jobs, new research reveals many professionals would...

Survey Reveals Majority of Canadian Companies Cover Professional Certification Costs TORONTO, Aug. 2, 2016 /CNW/ - Most workers today are getting support from their employer to grow their skill...

Despite busy schedules and rising caseloads, lawyers are making more time for pro bono work. Nearly one-third (30 percent) of lawyers recently interviewed by Robert Half Legal said they donate...

With Canada's newest Prime Minister kicking off an energetic first year in office, and the U.S. presidential election just around the corner, the conversation around what makes a great leader is...

What does it take to achieve an illustrious career? According to a new survey by staffing firm Accountemps, 31 per cent of Canadian CFOs polled said the ability to adapt easily to change is the...

Should workers hit "send" on that smiley face? New research from staffing firm OfficeTeam suggests it may not be the best idea. Nearly four in five (79 per cent) senior managers interviewed said...

Parliament Hill isn't the only place brimming with politics. In a new survey by staffing firm Accountemps, 80 per cent of Canadian professionals said they believe office politics are alive and...

Canadian Finance Execs Value Strategic Thinking, but Many Don't Provide the Training TORONTO, June 23, 2016 /CNW/ - Businesses value accountants who are strategic thinkers, but the results of a...

Most CFOs have faith in millennial workers' abilities to become future leaders, recent research from Robert Half shows. Ninety-five per cent of Canadian CFOs interviewed said they are confident...

Robert Half Technology Survey Shows Network Administration Skills in High Demand TORONTO, June 21, 2016 /CNW/ - The majority (97 per cent) of CIOs are confident about their company's growth...

An increase in hiring is predicted for the legal field with one-third (33 per cent) of Canadian lawyers interviewed by Robert Half Legal anticipating their law firms or companies will add legal...

Dressing up for work continues to go out of style, new research from staffing firm OfficeTeam shows. One in five (21 per cent) Canadian senior managers interviewed said employees wear less formal...

More than Half of Workers Unsatisfied With Time-Off Policy; 38 Per Cent Take Fewer Vacation Days to Avoid Returning to More Work TORONTO, May 26, 2016 /CNW/ - Despite bluer skies and warmer...

Imagine being without a valuable employee for a month. That's the situation accounting and finance departments typically find themselves in when a member of the team moves on. According to a new...

Hanging out a shingle has become more attractive to lawyers, a new survey shows. Nearly one-quarter (23 percent) of lawyers interviewed by Robert Half Legal said they would establish a law firm if...

First-Time Managers Struggle Most With Balancing Own Job Duties While Overseeing Others TORONTO, May 19, 2016 /CNW/ - New managers face a number of challenges, but which is the most daunting?...

Majority of CIOs See Communication and Work Ethic as Top Areas for Improvement Among Tech Pros TORONTO, May 10, 2016 /CNW/ - Technology is front and centre within organizations, putting increased...

Is it time to ditch the old-fashioned resume? No way, new research from staffing firm The Creative Group suggests. Nearly eight in 10 (78 per cent) advertising and marketing executives interviewed...

Canadian CFOs Say a Morning Job Interview is Best, Candidates Have 15 Minutes to Impress TORONTO, May 4, 2016 /CNW/ - The early bird not only catches the worm – he or she may also land the job....

Despite Acknowledging the Upside, Most CFOs Don't Promote Role Rotation in Finance TORONTO, April 27, 2016 /CNW/ - In the quest to develop and retain staff, finance executives recognize the value...

Workers wondering where their time goes should look at how they manage emails, new research suggests. In a Robert Half survey, chief financial officers (CFOs) said 9 per cent of the time they...

Survey Reveals Most Employees Want to Work with Pam from 'The Office' MENLO PARK, Calif., April 20, 2016 /CNW/ -- We all work with some characters, but which TV character portraying an...