Canadian HR Reporter

CANADIAN HR REPORTER April 3, 2017 4 HR BY THE NUMBERS Compiled by Marcel Vander Wier - Source: Statistics Canada 15,000 Gain in full-time work for Canadians in February — an increase of 0.1%. 6.6% National unemployment rate in February, which fell 0.2%, the lowest level since October 2008. 288,000 Increase in employment since February 2016, a rise of 1.6%, with most increases coming after July. 1.6% Increase in full-time employment over the past year, with 235,000 jobs created. 90,000 Decrease in part-time jobs during February. 1.7% Increase in employment for core-aged women (age 25 to 54) from February 2016 — a total of 98,000 jobs. 63,000 Annual increase in jobs for core-aged men (age 25 to 54) — a 1% gain. 1.2% Decrease in Newfoundland and Labrador's total labour force in February — the largest percentage drop in the country. 6,200 Job gains in Saskatchewan during February — the highest percentage gain nationwide (1%). 42.14 They earn what Get in the tied to sporting events such as March Madness, according to a survey of 300 Canadian senior managers and 400 adult offi ce workers. Source: OfficeTeam (26%) of Canadian companies organize activities 60% believe the top benefi t is off ering employees a distraction from the daily grind. 59% of employees say celebrating sporting events in the offi ce can boost happiness. 83% of workers say their performance is not aff ected the day after a big game. Credit: MSSA (Shutterstock) Credit: caifas (Shutterstock) 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 42.14 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 Hourly wage for a journey- man plumber or gasfi tter with the City of Grande Prairie, Alta. Based on 40 hours per week, weekly earnings would total $1,685.60 for an annual salary of $87,651.20. Employees who are called in are privy to minimum two hours' pay at over- time rate (double time). Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Credit: MPanchenko (Shutterstock) Deadline stress Deadlines are the most common cause of workplace stress, according to a survey of 1,071 American workers. 30% say deadlines are the biggest stressor at work, followed by responsibility for others (17%) and competitiveness (10%). 71% say they face high stress at work. indicate they would leave their current profession if they could. 59 % Source: CareerCast Credit: NAN728 (Shutterstock) Financial advice plan sponsors and 61% of group registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) sponsors provide members with access to professional fi nancial advice, according to data collected from 333 Canadian organizations. of defi ned contribution (DC) 52% of sponsors with 500-plus employees provide advice, compared to 63% of sponsors with fewer than 500. 58% of DC plan sponsors and 43% of companies off ering group RRSPs provide seminars for members nearing retirement. DC plans have a 90% participation rate, while group RRSP rates are at 60%. Source: Great-West Life Credit: ProStockStudio (Shutterstock) Trust workplace in the More than one-third (37%) of employees do not trust their immediate supervisor to make decisions with their best interest in mind, according to a survey of 252 U.S. business and HR representatives. believe their colleagues will follow through on their responsibilities. say their company trusts them to do their job well when working autonomously. say they trust and believe in the mission of their organization. 81% 84% Source: Waggl

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