Canadian HR Reporter

CANADIAN HR REPORTER May 15, 2017 4 HR BY THE NUMBERS new norm Compiled by Marcel Vander Wier - Source: Statistics Canada $968 Average weekly earnings of Canadian non-farm payroll employees in February. 1.5% Increase in average weekly wage from 12 months earlier. 32.6 Number of hours worked per week, down slightly from the 32.7 worked in January. 5.7% Increase in weekly wages (including overtime) for the utilities sector — the largest month-over-month increase in Canada. $17.48 Weekly wage drop for real estate workers — the largest monthly percentage decrease among sectors. 2.1% Total rise in weekly wages through February in Yukon — the highest percentage increase in Canada. 8,600 Decrease in Nova Scotia workers in February, the largest drop in the country. 0.7% Monthly increase in Alberta workers, the highest percentage rise in Canada. 3,100 Uptick in Canadian company management workers in February — the largest percentage increase by sector (3.2%). 51.95 They earn what matters Appreciation How important is recognition of employees? of workers say they would likely leave their job if they didn't feel appreciated, according to a survey of 750 offi ce workers and 600 senior managers in North America. 54% of senior managers say it's common for staff to quit due to a lack of recognition. 85% of workers and 87% of managers say money or paid time off is the most valued recognition possible. Some of the strangest forms of recognition include a loaf of bread, socks and fresh meat from hunting. Some of the best items include a cash bonus, VIP sports tickets and a handwritten card from the COO. Source: OfficeTeam Credit: Diana Taliun (Shutterstock) Credit: Rvector (Shutterstock) disruptions Weather-related Adverse weather conditions are a threat to business continuity, according to a survey of 726 global business organizations. e other top-fi ve threats include cyberattacks, data breaches, unplanned IT and telecom outages, and security incidents. of respondents will experience budget cuts in this area, despite increases in the levels of concern. 14 % 32% of companies conducting trend analysis do not use the results to inform their business continuity programs. Security experts predict the annual cost of global cybercrime $6 trillion by 2021. Source: British Standards Institution Credit: SVIATLANA SHEINA (Shutterstock) Facing a Canadians face a "growth gap" at work, saying their company rarely or never provides ca- reer development support, according to a survey of 828 workers. Four out of 10 65% say they want professional development, but their company is selling them short. 39% say they would accept less pay from another employer that off ered better professional development opportunities. 9% say their manager doesn't have time to address their needs in this respect. 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Based on 40 hours per week, weekly earnings would total $2,078 for an annual salary of $108,056. Plainclothes offi cers receive $1,000 annually for the purchase of clothing, and a dry cleaning allowance of $10 per month. Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Credit: whitehoune (Shutterstock) new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm new norm in Canada. 3,100 Uptick in Canadian company management workers in February — the largest percentage increase by sector (3.2%). Credit: whitehoune (Shutterstock) Credit: whitehoune (Shutterstock) Credit: whitehoune (Shutterstock) Credit: whitehoune (Shutterstock) Credit: whitehoune (Shutterstock) Credit: whitehoune (Shutterstock) Credit: whitehoune (Shutterstock) Credit: whitehoune (Shutterstock) Credit: whitehoune (Shutterstock) Credit: whitehoune (Shutterstock) Credit: whitehoune (Shutterstock) Credit: whitehoune (Shutterstock) Credit: whitehoune (Shutterstock) Credit: whitehoune (Shutterstock) Credit: whitehoune (Shutterstock) The Is your offi ce becoming a ghost town? Empty cubicles are very likely the new norm, according to a survey of 400 U.S. advertising and marketing executives. of executives say their company off ers some form of alternative work arrangement. 76 % of executives say part-time hours are the most common form of alternative work arrangement. of companies off er fl ex-time, while 30% allow telecommuting. 61% 33% Source: Creative Group

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