Canadian HR Reporter

CANADIAN HR REPORTER January 23, 2017 4 HR BY THE NUMBERS wrong person Compiled by Marcel Vander Wier - Source: Statistics Canada 11,000 After two consecutive months of notable increases, Canada's total job numbers grew by just 0.1% in November 2016. 6.8% With fewer people seeking work, the unemployment rate fell by 0.2%. 183,000 Total increase in jobs since November 2015 (1%), with the number of people working part-time increasing by 214,000 (6.4%). 19,000 Ontario's job growth in November (0.3%) — tops in the country. Employment in the province grew by 105,000 (1.5%) last year. 13,000 Total job loss in Alberta in November, the largest decrease nationwide. Compared with November 2015, employment is down 30,000 (1.3%). 14,000 November job gains in the finance, insurance, real estate and leasing sector, for a total gain of 51,000 (4.7%) on a year- over-year basis. 14,000 Construction jobs fell in November — mostly in Alberta and Quebec, partly offsetting the previous month's increase. 4.8% Growth in employment for women 55 and older (80,000) from November 2015 to November 2016 — the largest job growth of all demographic groups. 2.3% Growth in employment for men 55 and older for the same period (47,000). 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Canadians worry about money "almost constantly." 19% say they could only survive for one week without a paycheque. Source: Financial Planning Standards Council Credit: photastic (Shutterstock) Credit: Angelo Giampiccolo (Shutterstock) Starting hourly wage of a pilot employed by Bearskin Lake Air Service in under Bay, Ont. Based on 40 hours per week, weekly earnings would total $2,415.20 for an annual salary of $125,590.40. In comparison, a captain with more than 19 years' experience earns $96.52 per hour. Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Credit: Iasha (Shutterstock) U.S. employers are cautiously optimistic about hiring in the fi rst quarter of 2017, according to a survey of 11,000 businesses. Employers in all industry sectors are planning to increase payroll, with leisure and hospitality companies reporting the strongest intention to hire. of U.S. companies anticipate increasing staff levels in the fi rst quarter of the new year. expect workforce reductions. say they will make no changes to hiring practices. 19% 6% 73% Credit: Jesus Sanz (Shutterstock) PLANS still top choice for 2017 prefer working in partially enclosed workstations, according to a survey of 1,600 offi ce workers. Seventy-three per cent say cubicles are the ideal spot for concentration, while 71% claim these are the most productive setting for work. of Canadian professionals 72% say fully enclosed offi ces best protect workers' privacy. 60% say open-plan offi ces are ideal for fostering interdepartmental communication. More than 50% like business lounges when working remotely to boost productivity and networking opportunities. 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