Do Businesses Support a $15 Minimum Wage?
New Survey: Little Support for Minimum Wage Hike Amongst Business Leaders; Job Seekers Divided
March 10, 2021 09:00 ET | Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, March 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a new survey, 74% of business leaders do not support a $15 minimum wage, while job seekers narrowly support the measure at 57%. The poll of...
Employee Wages 2021
New Survey: 44% of Companies Expect Wage Increases in 2021; Benefits to Hold Steady
February 10, 2021 09:00 ET | Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, Feb. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a new survey released today, 44% of Canadian companies expect to increase wages in 2021. The survey also found that benefits are likely to...
Hiring Plans for 2021
New Survey: Large Employers Three Times More Likely to Increase Hiring than Small Businesses
January 27, 2021 09:00 ET | Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a new survey, the hiring bump expected in the first half of 2021 will be led by large companies, which are three times more likely to increase...
Twice as Many Companies Expected to Increase Hiring Compared to One Year Ago
New Survey: Twice as Many Companies Expected to Increase Hiring Compared to One Year Ago
January 13, 2021 09:00 ET | Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, Jan. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hiring decision-makers in Canada report a positive hiring forecast and are twice as likely to say they expect to increase their employee count in the first...
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When to Decline a Friend Request: How Social Media Could Land You in Trouble at Work
December 30, 2020 09:00 ET | Express Employment Professionals
Personal Social Media Posts Reflect on Employer LinkedIn Safest Network to Connect with Coworkers _____________________ TORONTO, Dec. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A recent survey released...
2020 Compensation Report
2020 Express Compensation Report for Canada Released
February 26, 2020 10:00 ET | Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, Feb. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Express Employment Professionals has released its inaugural compensation report for Canada, highlighting average national wages for light industrial,...
Priorities for the New Parliament
Job #1 For New Federal Parliament – Get Canadians Working
November 27, 2019 09:00 ET | Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, Nov. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Despite a low national unemployment rate, an increasing number of Canadians are looking for work, while jobs vacancies remain stubbornly high. National...
Likelihood of a Recession Q4
New Poll: Vast Majority of Businesses Do Not Think a Recession is Coming in Near Future
September 25, 2019 09:00 ET | Express Employment Professionals
But More Than One-Third Think a Recession May Be Coming in a Year or Two Global Factors Having Impact on Canadian Economy TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new Express Employment...
What Perks Could Your Company Offer To Keep You?
Pay Raises No Longer Enough: Free Lunches, Movies, and “Furry Fridays” Part of Latest Trends in Employee Perks
September 12, 2019 09:00 ET | Express Employment Professionals
Disconnect Between What Employees Want and What Employers Offer New Survey: Remote Work and Flextime Keep Employees Loyal TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With job vacancies on the...
New Labour Day Poll: The State of White Collar and Grey Collar Workers in Canada
New Labour Day Poll of White Collar and Grey Collar Workers in Canada: Happy with Work and Life. Not So Happy with Direction of the Country.
August 28, 2019 09:00 ET | Express Employment Professionals
Nearly 90% Believe Their Life is Heading in Right Direction, but Almost Half Say Country is Heading in Wrong Direction Affordability of Daily Life, Health Care, and Economy Top Concerns ...