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CANADIAN HR REPORTER August 10, 2015 4 HR BY THE NUMBERS Compiled by Liz Bernier - Source: Statistics Canada 6,400 Decline in employment in June, virtually unchanged from the previous month. 6.8% National unemployment rate in June, unchanged for the fifth consecutive month. 33,000 Overall employment growth in the second quarter of 2015. 176,000 Total employment increase in the 12 months to June. 2.1% Increase in the total number of hours worked in the 12 months to June. 10.0% Unemployment rate for students aged 20 to 24 seeking summer jobs. 67.2% Employment rate for returning students aged 20 to 24. 8.3% Unemployment rate in Yukon in the second quarter of 2015. 7.1% Unemployment rate in the Northwest Territories in the second quarter of 2015. 16.8% Unemployment rate in Nunavut in the second quarter of 2015. Source: Robert Half 18.39 Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com They earn what? Hourly wage of a housekeeper with the Aurora Resthaven retirement home in Aurora, Ont. at works out to $38,251 annually, assuming a 40-hour work week. e wage rises after three years to $19.73 or $41,038 annually. ere is also a one-time seniority payment of $100 for employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. Credit: D.R.3D/Shutterstock CANADIAN HR REPORTER Sun, sand… and smartphones Unplugging from the offi ce isn't too trendy among senior executives — even during a vacation, according to a Canadian survey of 270 CFOs. Almost one-half reported they check in with the offi ce at least once a week while on vacation. said they don't check in at all. 57 % 43 % check in once or twice per week. 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Canadians are pretty confi dent in their abilities at work, according to a survey of more than 1,000 workers — 84 per cent feel they should be earning more and 73 per cent are confi dent about the stability of their employer. But that confi dence wanes when it comes to asking for more money: Only feel confi dent asking for a raise. feel more confi dent in their job prospects now compared to one year ago. have never checked their salary against the market rate or those of their peers. have checked within the last year. 47% 43% 19% Source: Robert Half Credit: 26kot/Shutterstock Credit: Noah Golan/Shutterstock Dust off that Rolodex Compiled by Liz Bernier - Source: Statistics Canada number of hours worked in the 12 months to June. 10.0% Unemployment rate for students aged 20 to 24 seeking summer jobs. 67.2% Employment rate for returning students aged Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. employees who reach 15,000 hours of service. 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Worry not, working moms Balancing career and family is a source of stress for many working mothers, but it may have benefi ts we didn't know about: Daughters of working moms may grow up to be more successful in the workplace, according to a global study of 50,000 people from 24 countries. On average, daughters of working moms earn 23 per cent more than daughters of stay-at-home moms in the U.S. Employed women in two-parent households spend an average of per week caring for family members. Employed men spend 9 hours per week caring for family. Employed women spend an average of 17.8 hours per week on housework. Employed men report an average of 8.8 hours spent on housework. Source: Harvard Business School

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