Adult literacy remains one of the most overlooked drivers of career advancement, says Melanie Valcin, president and chief executive officer of United for Literacy. “When we talk about literacy, we’re not just talking about basic reading and writing. Foundational skills also include interpreting information, communicating clearly, solving problems, navigating digital platforms and applying knowledge in […]
Only five per cent of Canadian hiring managers say they have the headcount and employees with necessary skills to complete high-priority projects, according to a new survey by Robert Half. The survey, which polled 1,500 hiring managers across Canada, found 57 per cent reported having skills gaps in their department and 58 per cent said […]
An article on the federal government’s notification to public employees on early retirement options was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the last week: 1. Government sending early retirement info to nearly 70,000 public employees 2. CIBC appointing Yvonne Dimitroff […]
Foundational or ‘workplace literacy’ skills — including communication, problem solving and digital competency — are becoming essential as employers struggle to find candidates who meet current labour market needs, says Alison Howard, executive director of ABC Life Literacy Canada. “Nearly half of working-age Canadians struggle with low literacy, and that is a major barrier to […]
Nearly nine in 10 (88 per cent) Canadian small- and medium-sized employers say they’re experiencing challenges finding skilled talent, according to a new survey by Robert Half Canada. The survey, which polled more than 400 Canadian SMEs, found their top concerns were retaining top talent (82 per cent), finding talent quickly (77 per cent), finding […]
Half (52 per cent) of Canadian employers say they’re planning to add new permanent positions in the second half of the year, according to a new survey by Robert Half Canada. The survey, which polled 1,800 hiring managers at Canadian companies across a range of industries, found employers are cautiously optimistic about the hiring landscape, […]
Two-fifths (42 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’ve already started looking, or plan to look, for a new job in the first half of 2024, up slightly from 41 per cent in July 2023 but down from 50 per cent in December 2022, according to a new survey by Robert Half Canada. The survey, which polled more […]
An article on the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association’s priorities for the coming year was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week: 1. CLHIA focusing on improving pharmacare, rare disease drug coverage in 2024 2. Majority of Canadian employers expecting […]
A majority (89 per cent) of Canadian employers are expecting to face hiring challenges in 2024, according to a new survey from Express Employment Professionals. It found difficulty in finding qualified candidates (45 per cent) was the No. 1 obstacle cited by employers, followed by increased job market competition (25 per cent), uncompetitive pay (24 […]