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Political Uncertainty Has Some Canadian Employers Putting Hiring Plans on Hold

Politics is reaching beyond the ballot box and into the workplace, with close to two-thirds of Canadian hiring managers (60%) saying the current political climate affects their company, according to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey.

AI Skills Are Becoming a Must-Have for Canadian Employers

Most Canadian employers expect at least a basic level of AI ability from job applicants and most job seekers say they possess the AI skills companies want, according to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey.

Most Canadian Job Seekers Adapt Their Personality to Fit in at Work, But Say It’s Not Fair

Job seekers say adapting their personality to fit workplace culture is important for success, but more than half call the expectation unfair. Despite perceptions about younger workers, Gen Z and millennials report adapting the most, according to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey.

Personality Is the Overlooked Hiring Advantage Canadian Employers Say Can Overcome Skills Gaps

Personality may be the new hiring advantage, with 91% of Canadian hiring managers saying it matters as much as skills, and 84% saying it can outweigh a candidate’s skills gap, according to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey.

Unfilled Jobs, Longer Hiring Times Fuel Growing Frustration with Canada’s Job Market

The hiring process itself may be getting in the way of filling open jobs, as Canadian companies report more unfilled roles, longer timelines and positions closing without a hire while job seekers say automated systems are making it harder to feel heard, according to a newly released Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey.

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