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Top reasons for disappearing include lack of role clarity and poor interview process TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2022 /CNW/ - Candidate ghosting is taking an increasing toll on employers, new research from...

More than Four in 10 Employers Offering Remote Work Options and Higher Starting Salaries to Attract Skilled Candidates TORONTO, Jan. 31, 2022 /CNW/ - The job market is poised to continue its...

When it comes to making a career move in 2022, for more than one-quarter of Canadian workers, it'll be out with the old and in with the new, research from talent solutions and business consulting...

Robert Half Research Reveals Key Considerations When Offering Schedule Flexibility TORONTO, Nov. 10, 2021 /CNW/ - Canadian companies are embracing new ways of working, but are they ready to ditch...

After a year and a half of working outside the office, how do managers in Canada measure up when it comes to leading their teams from afar? Resoundingly well, according to research from global...

Robert Half Salary Guide Reveals What it Takes to Land and Retain Top Talent TORONTO, Sept. 27, 2021 /CNW/ - Research from the just-released 2022 Salary Guide from Robert Half shows the Great...

Technology managers most likely to favour long-term flexibility for their teams Large organizations more inclined to support a hybrid approach than smaller firms TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2021 /CNW/ -...

Recruiting challenges drive hiring managers to up ante to get candidates on board, Robert Half research shows 35 per cent of companies are offering signing bonuses TORONTO, July 13, 2021 /CNW/ -...

Robert Half Research Points To Job Optimism Among Canadian Workers Twenty-one per cent of employees plan to look for a new role in the coming months Of those, 25 per cent want to pursue a...

Forty-Three Per Cent of Professionals Plan to Take at Least Three Weeks Off This Year TORONTO, May 25, 2021 /CNW/ - Many workers are worn out and ready to make up for lost vacation time, new...

According to new research from global staffing firm Robert Half, more than one-quarter of professionals (27 per cent) said their career has stalled since the start of the pandemic — and that...

More companies are calling workers back to the office, but will they readily return? A new study by global staffing firm Robert Half shows that about one in three professionals (33 per cent)...

56 Per Cent of Employers Report the Cost of a Bad Hire Has Increased From One Year Ago, Robert Half Research Shows TORONTO, March 16, 2021 /CNW/ - Companies today have more at stake if they make a...

Nearly 4 in 10 Companies 'Breadcrumb' Job Applicants, Robert Half Research Shows 72 per cent of professionals lose interest in a job if they don't hear back within two weeks of the initial...

44 per cent of professionals would consider relocating, but only 16 per cent would be willing to take a pay cut to do so, Robert Half research shows Nearly 3 in 10 companies are allowing workers...

The final weeks of 2020 may bring a welcome surprise for many workers, new research from global staffing firm Robert Half shows. Nearly half of senior managers surveyed (48 per cent) said their...

Professionals in Calgary, Toronto and Ottawa Most Likely to Clock Weekend Hours TORONTO, Nov. 23, 2020 /CNW/ - A new study by global staffing firm Robert Half shows employees are working around...

Technical Issues and Too Many Participants Are Biggest Virtual Meeting Pet Peeves TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2020 /CNW/ - A new study by global staffing firm Robert Half shows video calls may be wearing on...

Nearly 4 in 10 Organizations Prioritized Digital Initiatives, Robert Half Research Shows TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2020 /CNW/ - Most businesses are finding bright spots amid the gloom of the pandemic, new...

Heavier Workloads Cited as Top Reason for Increased Fatigue, According to Robert Half Survey TORONTO, Oct. 8, 2020 /CNW/ - Drowning in work and feeling drained? Many professionals are, new...

Of Those, More Than Half Expanded Their Search Geographically to Reach More Candidates TORONTO, Sept. 30, 2020 /CNW/ - COVID-19 has changed everything, including how companies recruit talent, new...

82 per cent of senior managers worry about losing top talent; of those, 41 per cent say salary reductions and planned salary freezes are to blame 75 per cent of companies have maintained or upped...

Politics may be top of mind for many people right now, but is the topic safe to talk about at work? It depends, new research from global staffing firm Robert Half shows. Workers were asked "Is it...

More Than Three-Quarters of Employees Say Coworker Competitiveness at Same Level as a Year Ago TORONTO, Aug. 5, 2020 /CNW/ - Though many teams continue to work remotely, a sense of workplace...

For many workers, flexible schedules have gone from being a perk to a necessity during the pandemic, and new research from global staffing firm Robert Half suggests it's a positive trend....

After months of maneuvering through the coronavirus crisis, many employees are rethinking what's most important when it comes to their career, new research from global staffing firm Robert Half...

Summer is around the corner, but many professionals in Canada plan to keep their nose to the grindstone, new research from global staffing firm Robert Half shows. According to a survey of more...

55% of office professionals who transitioned to a remote setup say they have better work-life balance, according to new Robert Half research 74% of workers would like to telecommute more often...

Three-Quarters of Workers Describe Their Boss as 'Very Supportive' Since the Outbreak TORONTO, April 21, 2020 /CNW/ - Companies in Canada are rising to the occasion to navigate the pandemic, new...

54 per cent of employers organize sports-related festivities, according to Robert Half research Friendly competitions and themed food gatherings provide the biggest morale boost TORONTO, March 5, 2020

Are Canadian workers stepping up to the bargaining table? According to new research from global staffing firm Robert Half, just over one-third of Canadian professionals surveyed (36 per cent)...

Nearly half of organizations share fiscal data with all employees, according to Robert Half Management Resources research TORONTO, Jan. 28, 2020 /CNW/ - Should companies open their books to...

Many organizations have increased options to work outside the office in the past three years Inadequate technology and lost productivity are the main reasons professionals choose not to...

Gaining a competitive recruiting edge is the top reason for this strategy, according to Robert Half Technology research TORONTO, Jan. 14, 2020 /CNW/ - Employers in Canada are upping the ante on...

Promoting an online portfolio or personal website is the top way candidates can get a leg up on the competition, Accountemps research shows Using cartoons and excessive colour on application...

Once frowned upon in some offices, non-traditional piercings, visible tattoos, casual attire and non-traditional hair colours are now more acceptable for employees, according to Accountemps...

User experience remains top area for hiring, according to The Creative Group research 92% of advertising and marketing managers report challenges recruiting creative talent 71% of employers say...

General business or corporate law is top practice area expected to offer job opportunities, according to Robert Half Legal research Lawyers, legal secretaries and data privacy specialists are in...

87% of technology leaders say it's challenging to find IT talent in their area Top business priorities include bolstering cybersecurity and upskilling staff Almost all IT hiring managers plan to...

Some workers will be bringing home bigger paycheques this month, suggests new research from global staffing firm Robert Half. Nearly two-thirds of senior managers polled (64 per cent) in Canada...

Online shopping has afforded consumers the luxury of shopping around the clock, but how many professionals take advantage by shopping on the clock during the holidays? Nearly two in five Canadian...

Toronto, ON — The first days on a job aren’t always smooth sailing, suggests new research from global staffing firm Accountemps. While nearly all professionals surveyed (95 per cent) said...

Global staffing firm Robert Half and its consulting subsidiary, Protiviti, announced today a new business alliance with Financial Executives International Canada (FEI Canada) intended to support...

Hiring in-demand job candidates often requires sweetening the pot with nonmonetary perks, and new research from global staffing firm Robert Half confirms it. Thirty-two per cent of workers surveyed in

Are Canadian employees stressed out before they even arrive to the office? In a new survey from global staffing firm Robert Half, more than one-third of professionals (35 per cent) said travelling...

More than one-quarter of professionals always go to the office with cold or flu symptoms, according to Accountemps research Having too much work to do is the top reason why professionals come in...

Employers in the legal field are placing a premium on technical skills, new research indicates. More than 8 in 10 lawyers (82 per cent) in Canada surveyed by Robert Half Legal said that their...

New research from global staffing firm Robert Half suggests there's some truth to the saying, "people leave managers, not companies." About two in five professionals surveyed in Canada (39 per...

- AI and machine learning top technology disruptors for creative professionals - Biggest barrier to new technology adoption is resistance to change MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 1, 2019 /CNW/ -- Change...

More than half of employers cover some wellness program costs Seventy-one per cent of organizations will offer staff bonuses or other incentives in 2020 TORONTO, Sept. 26, 2019 /CNW/ - Many...