Canadian HR Reporter

CANADIAN HR REPORTER September 7, 2015 4 HR BY THE NUMBERS 37.34 Compiled by Liz Bernier - Source: Statistics Canada 2.6% Canada's job vacancy rate in the first quarter of 2015. 3.9% Yukon's job vacancy rate, the highest in Canada. 1.7% The job vacancy rate for New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, the lowest in the country. 400,000 Overall number of job vacancies in Canada. 153,000 Number of job vacancies in Ontario, the largest in Canada. 74,000 Number of job vacancies in Alberta, the second- largest. 200 Number of job vacancies in Nunavut, the lowest in Canada. 5.9% Job vacancy rate in Swift Current and Moose Jaw, Sask., the highest in Canada. 72% Percentage of job vacancies for full-time work. 30% Percentage of occupations requiring more than three months to fill vacant jobs. 49% Percentage of occupations requiring less than one month to fill vacant jobs. Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com They earn what? Hourly wage of a welder with Golderado Contracting in Alberta. at works out to $77,667 annually, assuming a 40-hour work week. ere is also a shift premium of $2.25 per hour for night shifts (between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m.) and 11 paid holidays. Working for the weekend It's not much of a surprise that when the weekend rolls around, most workers see a signifi cant drop in negative feelings such as stress and worry, and a corresponding bump in positive emotions. But the gap between these moods is far smaller for workers who have a positive social context at work, according to an analysis of 1,000 interviews of Americans. Overall, workers experience a 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 37.34 2.6% Canada's job vacancy rate in the first quarter of 2015. 3.9% Yukon's job vacancy rate, the highest in Canada. 1.7% They earn what? They earn what? They earn what? They earn what? They earn what? They earn what? They earn what? They earn what? They earn what? They earn what? They earn what? They earn what? They earn what? They earn what? They earn what? They earn what? They earn what? They earn what? They earn what? They earn what? They earn what? They earn what? They earn what? They earn what? 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Alberta. at works out to Alberta. at works out to Alberta. at works out to Alberta. at works out to Alberta. at works out to Alberta. at works out to Alberta. at works out to Alberta. at works out to Credit: Florin Burlan (Shutterstock) New grads getting schooled A university education is desirable, sure — but there are some glaring gaps in many new grads' educations. More than one-half (60 per cent) of accounting and fi nance graduates felt only somewhat prepared for their fi rst job after graduation; 15 per cent prepared at all, according to a Canadian survey of 300 professionals. 47% said knowledge learned in the classroom didn't translate to the job. 43% said they didn't know how to handle offi ce politics. 26% said they lacked the technology skills or software knowledge. Source: Accountemps Credit: Tom Wang (Shutterstock) Ever wonder how that one co-worker rose through the ranks? Well, it turns out you're not alone. About two-thirds (66 per cent) of workers have wondered how a colleague was able to get his job, while 24 per cent have felt their own manager was not competent or qualifi ed for her job, according to a U.K. survey of 2,031 workers. How did he of respondents feel factors such as looks, age and gender play a part in whether or not someone is given a job. 79 % But 47% of respondents think it's fi ne for a person to apply for a job she may not be quite qualifi ed for. 64% feel less motivated at work if they feel their employer is not investing in their training. Source: Expert Market UK get hired SPONSORED BY did not feel to a Canadian survey of 300 to a Canadian survey of 300 to a Canadian survey of 300 to a Canadian survey of 300 to a Canadian survey of 300 to a Canadian survey of 300 to a Canadian survey of 300 to a Canadian survey of 300 to a Canadian survey of 300 to a Canadian survey of 300 to a Canadian survey of 300 to a Canadian survey of 300 to a Canadian survey of 300 to a Canadian survey of 300 to a Canadian survey of 300 to a Canadian survey of 300 to a Canadian survey of 300 to a Canadian survey of 300 to a Canadian survey of 300 to a Canadian survey of 300 to a Canadian survey of 300 to a Canadian survey of 300 to a Canadian survey of 300 47% 47% 47% 47% 47% 47% 47% 47% 47% learned in the classroom learned in the classroom learned in the classroom learned in the classroom learned in the classroom learned in the classroom learned in the classroom learned in the classroom learned in the classroom learned in the classroom learned in the classroom learned in the classroom learned in the classroom learned in the classroom learned in the classroom didn't translate to the job. didn't translate to the job. didn't translate to the job. didn't translate to the job. didn't translate to the job. didn't translate to the job. didn't translate to the job. didn't translate to the job. didn't translate to the job. didn't translate to the job. didn't translate to the job. didn't translate to the job. 43% 43% 43% 43% 43% 43% know how to handle offi ce know how to handle offi ce know how to handle offi ce know how to handle offi ce know how to handle offi ce know how to handle offi ce know how to handle offi ce know how to handle offi ce know how to handle offi ce know how to handle offi ce know how to handle offi ce know how to handle offi ce know how to handle offi ce 26% 26% 26% 26% 26% 26% 26% 26% 26% 26% 26% the technology skills or the technology skills or the technology skills or the technology skills or the technology skills or the technology skills or the technology skills or the technology skills or the technology skills or the technology skills or the technology skills or the technology skills or software knowledge. software knowledge. software knowledge. software knowledge. Credit: Tom Wang (Shutterstock) Credit: Tom Wang (Shutterstock) Credit: Tom Wang (Shutterstock) Credit: Tom Wang (Shutterstock) Credit: Tom Wang (Shutterstock) Credit: Tom Wang (Shutterstock) Credit: Tom Wang (Shutterstock) Credit: LoloStock (Shutterstock) Remember that candidate who seemed too good to be true? He might just be. About one-quarter of job candidates exaggerate the truth on their resumé or during a job interview, according to a global survey of 2,881 employees. of employees admitted to exaggerating their qualifi cations. of respondents feel companies should perform background checks. said background checks make their colleagues more trustworthy. said background checks make them feel safer at work. 23% 82% 44% 42% Source: First Advantage Credit: Syda Productions (Shutterstock) Credit: Syda Productions (Shutterstock) Credit: Syda Productions (Shutterstock) Credit: Syda Productions (Shutterstock) Credit: Syda Productions (Shutterstock) Credit: Syda Productions (Shutterstock) Credit: Syda Productions (Shutterstock) 32.5 per cent drop in stress on the weekend, and a 6.8 per cent increase in enjoyment. Workers experience a 24.4% drop in anger on weekend days. Workers experience a 24.3% drop in worry on the weekend. 80% of workers said their work environment is trusting. 62% of workers reported having a "partner-like" boss, which enhanced a positive work environment. Source: National Bureau of Economic Research Credit: Oko Laa (Shutterstock)

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