Reasons for Hiring Difficulties
84% of Canadian Companies Expect to Face Hiring Challenges Over the Next Year
22 sept. 2021 09h00 HE | Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian companies are finding it difficult to get qualified staff to fill open positions, and there is no end in sight for their labour woes, according...
Vaccine Booster Employer Mandate
New Poll: Half of Canadians Support Mandatory Booster Shots at Work
15 sept. 2021 09h00 HE | Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, Sept. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Another contentious issue is on the horizon for businesses and governments in Canada as COVID-19 cases rise and initial COVID-19 vaccine shot efficacy...
Company Reskilling Offerings
New Survey: Majority of Companies Prefer to Reskill Current Employees Rather Than Hire New
08 sept. 2021 09h00 HE | Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, Sept. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As labour shortages worsen and the number of jobs openings rise, a majority of Canadian companies (71%) say they would prefer to reskill their current...
Number of Job Vacancies
Help Wanted: Labour Market in Crisis
25 août 2021 09h00 HE | Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, Aug. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian economy is rebounding as COVID-19 lockdowns ease and businesses everywhere are putting out "help wanted" signs. But businesses aren’t getting...
Determining Criteria for Remote Work
Remote Work to Remain—But Only for Some
11 août 2021 09h00 HE | Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than half of Canadian companies will allow existing employees to work remotely, even after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, but most employers will...
Soft Skills Most Valued By Employers
New Survey: Looking For a Job? Employers Value Soft Skills More than Ever Before
28 juil. 2021 09h00 HE | Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, soft skills are becoming more valuable to employers, according to a new Harris Poll survey commissioned by Express...
Companies Increasing Employees
New Survey: Most Canadian Companies Not Planning to Expand Workforce as Lockdowns End
14 juil. 2021 09h00 HE | Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, July 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Although hiring is ramping up as lockdowns end around the country, most businesses are not planning to expand the size of their workforce, according to a...
Companies with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policies
Survey: More Companies Adopt a Diversity and Inclusion Policy, but Majority Still Don’t Have One
23 juin 2021 09h00 HE | Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, June 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- There has been a significant increase in the proportion of Canadian companies that have implemented a diversity, equity and inclusion policy, but the...
Hiring Plans for Recent Graduates and Students
Recent Postsecondary Graduates In-Demand as Hiring Ramps Up
09 juin 2021 09h00 HE | Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Postsecondary graduates are in big demand this year according to a new survey from The Harris Poll, commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. ...
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New Survey: 70% of Companies Believe Proof of Vaccination from Employees to be Required in Near Future
19 mai 2021 09h00 HE | Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, May 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As vaccination rollouts expand and lockdowns are expected to ease in the coming months, companies looking at post-COVID recovery plans are engaged in...