Supply Chain Worries Causing Canadians to Shop Earlier This Year
Supply Chain Problems May Become the Grinch That Steals Christmas This Year
November 22, 2021 09:00 ET | Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The weeks leading up to the holidays may not be so merry and bright for businesses as they continue to contend with increased demand, labour shortages and...
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Perks & Benefits: The New Battleground in the Competition to Attract Qualified Workers
November 10, 2021 09:00 ET | Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, Nov. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the Canadian economy continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic and labour shortages continue to grow, job seekers are in high demand and are...
Reasons for Hiring Difficulties
84% of Canadian Companies Expect to Face Hiring Challenges Over the Next Year
September 22, 2021 09:00 ET | 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
September 15, 2021 09:00 ET | 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...
Number of Job Vacancies
Help Wanted: Labour Market in Crisis
August 25, 2021 09:00 ET | 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...
Soft Skills Most Valued By Employers
New Survey: Looking For a Job? Employers Value Soft Skills More than Ever Before
July 28, 2021 09:00 ET | 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
July 14, 2021 09:00 ET | 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...
Hiring Plans for Recent Graduates and Students
Recent Postsecondary Graduates In-Demand as Hiring Ramps Up
June 09, 2021 09:00 ET | 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. ...
Company Action on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Survey: More than 2 in 3 Canadian Companies Have Taken Action on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
February 24, 2021 09:00 ET | Express Employment Professionals
TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a new survey released today, a majority of Canadian companies have taken action on diversity, equity and inclusion. The survey from The Harris...
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...