Traditional Employment Remains Most Popular Choice Despite Recent Popularity of Gig Economy TORONTO - 11/29/2023 The desire of employees and job seekers for more flexibility has upended the workforce and caused worry amongst companies that they will lose employees to the gig economy, but traditional employment remains the most popular among both employers and job seekers according to a recent survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals.

Employers Trying to Find Right Balance Between Hiring Requirements and DEI TORONTO - 11/08/2023 While Canadian companies welcome a variety of applicants, priority is placed on some groups, with some hiring managers feeling pressure to meet diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements, according to a recent survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals.

Microcredentials: The Quiet Revolution of Skills Training in Canada TORONTO - 10/25/2023 In the past few years, there has been a major shift in skills training and education upgrading in Canada, which has gone under the radar. Microcredentials, otherwise known as MicroCreds, have ballooned in numbers and popularity, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, and now educational institutions across Canada offer them. A white paper released today by Express Employment Professionals delves into the who, what, where, when, why and how of microcredentials.

Canadian Job Seekers Willing to Sacrifice Pay for Better Work/Life Balance TORONTO - 10/11/2023 In an ever-changing job market, job seekers are placing new and compelling priorities at the forefront of their career choices, with compensation no longer the only and most important factor, according to a new survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals.

More Older Workers Applying for Entry Level Jobs TORONTO - 09/27/2023 More older workers are applying for jobs, many of them at entry level, according to a recent survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals.