Wages Rise Significantly in Past Two Years; Benefit Offerings Lag Behind TORONTO - 09/28/2022 Two-thirds of Canadian companies (66%) say they are increasing wages this year, up significantly from 51% in 2021 and 44% in 2020, according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals.

Canadian Companies Struggling to Fill Full-Time Positions TORONTO - 09/14/2022 Canadian companies continue to have difficulty finding qualified employees, especially for full-time positions, according to a new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. Most companies (84%) say they plan to hire employees in key job categories before the end of the year, but 40% say they have been unable to fill positions that are currently open.

Companies Still in Fierce Competition for Workers Despite Possible Recession TORONTO - 08/24/2022 Concerns about an economic slowdown and possible recession have not eased the labour shortages facing companies across Canada, which are still engaged in fierce competition for workers, according to a new study from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. 

Workplace Benefits for Parents Can Cause Friction with Employees Without Children TORONTO - 08/10/2022 Canadian companies report that, on average, half of their workforce is made up of parents, and most companies believe they already offer enough benefits and support to working parents (72%), according to a new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals.

More Canadian Companies Taking “Wait and See” Approach to Hiring Amid Economic Uncertainty TORONTO - 07/27/2022 Half of Canadian companies (50%) say they need more employees but do not have the capacity to hire, according to a recent survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals.