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CANADIAN HR REPORTER May 29, 2017 4 HR BY THE NUMBERS They earn what Compiled by Marcel Vander Wier - Source: Statistics Canada 30,300 Rise in number of Canadians working in April. 6.5% Unemployment rate in April, the lowest rate since October 2008. 276,000 Increase in Canadian jobs since April 2016. 1.1% Increase in number of hours worked since April 2016. 11,300 Job gains in British Columbia in April, the fourth notable increase in the last five months. 2.4% Decrease in business, building and other support service jobs, mostly in Quebec and British Columbia. 19,300 Rise in educational services jobs in April, largely in Ontario and British Columbia. 11.7% Unemployment rate for youth ages 15 to 24 in April, its lowest point since September 2008. 133,000 Rise in employment for workers age 55 and up over the past year, the fastest growth rate as a result of the transition of baby boomers into this age group. CANADIAN HR REPORTER May 29, 2017 surprises Retired Canadians age 50 and over fi nd that unanticipated costs, health issues and higher-than-expected tax bills are the biggest surprises of retirement, according to a survey of 662 retirees. say their biggest surprises were unexpected costs of repairs and renovations, fi nancial support for family, and the price of long-term care. 30 % say they stopped working earlier than expected. wish they had started planning for retirement sooner. 48% 38% Source: CIBC Credit: spe (Shutterstock) say they stopped working earlier than say they stopped working earlier than wish they had started planning for wish they had started planning for wish they had started planning for Credit: nazlisart (Shutterstock) Attracting jobseekers Employees are attracted to companies that encourage employee work-life balance, provide long-term job security and a pleasant working environment, according to a survey of 5,504 Canadian workers. say competitive salary and employ- ee benefi ts are the most important factor when choosing an employer. 64 % 51% say they would be happy to re-train if they were being paid the same or more than their current salary. 43% say the most desirable sector to work in is engineering and construction, followed by transport and logistics (42.5%). Source: Randstad Working longer Older workers in the United Kingdom are bracing themselves to continue working until they are according to a survey of 1,600 employees. believe they will have to work past the widely accepted retirement age of 65. say they want more money to continue enjoying themselves by going on holidays. say their employer is prepared to meet the needs of an aging workforce. 37% 27% 25% Source: CareerCast Credit: Roman023_photography (Shutterstock) 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 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 Compiled by Marcel Vander Wier - Source: Statistics Canada British Columbia. 19,300 Rise in educational services jobs in April, largely in Ontario and British Columbia. 11.7% Unemployment rate for youth ages 15 to 24 in April, its lowest point since September 2008. 133,000 Rise in employment for workers age 55 and up over the past year, the fastest growth rate as a result of the transition of baby boomers into this age group. Credit: spe (Shutterstock) Credit: spe (Shutterstock) Credit: spe (Shutterstock) Credit: spe (Shutterstock) Source: CareerCast Source: CareerCast Source: CareerCast Credit: Roman023_photography (Shutterstock) Credit: Roman023_photography (Shutterstock) Credit: Roman023_photography (Shutterstock) Credit: Roman023_photography (Shutterstock) Credit: Roman023_photography (Shutterstock) Credit: Roman023_photography (Shutterstock) Credit: Roman023_photography (Shutterstock) Credit: Roman023_photography (Shutterstock) Credit: Roman023_photography (Shutterstock) Credit: Roman023_photography (Shutterstock) Credit: Roman023_photography (Shutterstock) Credit: Roman023_photography (Shutterstock) Credit: Roman023_photography (Shutterstock) Credit: Roman023_photography (Shutterstock) Credit: Roman023_photography (Shutterstock) Credit: Roman023_photography (Shutterstock) Credit: Roman023_photography (Shutterstock) Credit: Roman023_photography (Shutterstock) Credit: Roman023_photography (Shutterstock) Credit: Roman023_photography (Shutterstock) Credit: Roman023_photography (Shutterstock) Credit: Roman023_photography (Shutterstock) Credit: Roman023_photography (Shutterstock) 30.95 Hourly wage of a spotlight worker with the International Alliance of eatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) setting up at the Calgary Stampede. Based on 40 hours per week, weekly earnings would total $1,238 for an annual salary of $64,376. When regular meal breaks are not possible, the promoter will provide a meal and pay an extra half hour. Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com trending upwards Social media e use of social media and other digital tools has become increasingly important in establishing and operating a small business, according to a survey of 6,300 Canadian companies. of small businesses use Facebook on a routine basis. 32% use LinkedIn, while 22% use Twitter. 72% of companies in business for less than fi ve years use social media, compared to 48% of companies that are more than 10 years old. 54 per cent Source: Canadian Federation of Independent Business Credit: Rose Carson (Shutterstock)

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