New Survey: Big Disconnect Between Benefits Workers Want and What Companies Offer
March 22, 2023 09:00 ET
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Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, March 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two-thirds of Canadian companies (66%) say it is impossible to offer all the benefits employees want, but the real issue may be that the benefits being...
More Than 1 in 3 Canadian Companies Have Open Positions They Can’t Fill
March 08, 2023 09:00 ET
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Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- There is no end in sight for the labour woes facing Canadian companies, with more than 1 in 3 (37%) reporting they have open positions they cannot fill,...
Most Canadian Businesses Hiking Wages in 2023
February 08, 2023 09:00 ET
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Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Most Canadian employers (69%) say wages will increase again this year, according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment...
Most Companies Not Offering Semi-Retirement Despite Ongoing Labour Shortages
January 25, 2023 09:00 ET
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Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian companies dealing with ongoing labour shortages are overlooking a significant source of labour – retired workers, according to a survey from The...
From Instagram to Insta-Fired: 86% of Canadian Companies Would Fire Employees for Inappropriate Social Media Posts
January 11, 2023 09:00 ET
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Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Personal social media posts are not off limits when it comes to getting and keeping a job, according to a new survey released today from The Harris Poll...
Lack of Qualified Candidates and High Employee Turnover Are Top Concerns Keeping Employers Up at Night
December 28, 2022 09:00 ET
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Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, Dec. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Three-quarters of Canadian employers (75%) say they are facing hiring challenges that keep them up at night, according to a survey from The Harris Poll...
Remote Work is Here to Stay and Canadian Companies That Offer It Have Competitive Edge
December 14, 2022 09:00 ET
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Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Remote work is here to stay and employers offering it have a competitive edge when it comes to retaining and recruiting employees, according to a survey...
Employee Turnover Costly and Growing Problem for Canadian Businesses
November 30, 2022 08:37 ET
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Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, Nov. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Employee turnover is becoming an increasingly costly problem that continues to plague Canadian businesses still trying to recover and readjust from the...
Willingness to Learn, Dependability and Problem-Solving Most Desired Soft Skills by Employers
November 16, 2022 09:00 ET
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Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadians looking for a job should not discount just how important strong soft skills are to employers, according to a survey from The Harris Poll...
Automation Shouldn’t Spook Companies and Employees Amidst Ongoing Labour Shortages
October 26, 2022 09:00 ET
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Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Despite facing ongoing labour shortages heading into the busy holiday shopping season with 40% of companies with open positions that cannot fill, most...