Canadian HR Reporter

CANADIAN HR REPORTER October 30, 2017 4 HR BY THE NUMBERS 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 16.75 They earn what Still work to do kitchen behaviour Compiled by Marcel Vander Wier - Source: Statistics Canada 10,000 Rise in number of Canadians working in September, the 10th straight month of gains, matching the economy's longest monthly streak since the financial crisis nine years ago. 6.2% Unemployment rate in September, the lowest since October 2008. 320,000 Rise in Canadian workers since September 2016, spurred by gains in full-time employment. 2.4% Increase in number of hours worked since September 2016. 35,000 Increase in jobs in September across Ontario — the lone province with a notable employment gain for the second consecutive month. 10.3% Youth unemployment rate in September — the lowest rate since comparable data became available in 1976. 29,000 Monthly decrease in jobs for men ages 25 to 54, with all losses in part-time work. 2.5% Year-over-year decrease in information, culture and recreation jobs. Employment in this sector fell by 24,000 in September. 5,500 Decrease in jobs in Manitoba in September, the first notable overall decline in the province since April 2016. Credit: Rvector (Shutterstock) Credit: John T Takai (Shutterstock) CANADIAN HR REPORTER Credit: John T Takai (Shutterstock) Credit: John T Takai (Shutterstock) Credit: John T Takai (Shutterstock) Credit: John T Takai (Shutterstock) Credit: John T Takai (Shutterstock) Credit: John T Takai (Shutterstock) Credit: John T Takai (Shutterstock) Credit: John T Takai (Shutterstock) Credit: John T Takai (Shutterstock) Credit: John T Takai (Shutterstock) Credit: John T Takai (Shutterstock) Credit: John T Takai (Shutterstock) Credit: John T Takai (Shutterstock) Credit: John T Takai (Shutterstock) Credit: John T Takai (Shutterstock) Credit: John T Takai (Shutterstock) Credit: John T Takai (Shutterstock) Credit: John T Takai (Shutterstock) Credit: John T Takai (Shutterstock) Credit: John T Takai (Shutterstock) Credit: John T Takai (Shutterstock) Credit: John T Takai (Shutterstock) Credit: John T Takai (Shutterstock) Leaving behind a splattered microwave is the most annoying offi ce kitchen behaviour, according to a survey of 1,000 Canadians. say they would have negative feelings towards a co-worker if they believed she didn't contribute to keeping the offi ce kitchen clean. 67 % 62% believe men are more prone to leaving a mess in the offi ce kitchen. 15% avoid using kitchen appliances because they are put off by their state of cleanliness. Source: Rubbermaid Employers overwhelmingly agree on the benefi ts of having a diverse workforce, but only strongly agrees that they take advantage of those benefi ts, according to a survey of 64 organizations collectively employing 1.2 million Canadians. agree that inclusive teams make better decisions than non-inclusive teams. of employers say they should do more to build a diverse workforce. provide internal networks such as affi nity groups to foster a diverse workforce. say gender is the area of inclusion where the most improvement has been made, though 38% admit they need to do more. 100% 94% 81% 76% Source: Royal Bank of Canada Credit: venimo (Shutterstock) volunteer Let them Employers should encourage and support volunteerism among workers to both attract and retain talent, according to a survey of 1,033 Canadians. 78 per cent of Canadians say they would be more likely to volunteer if their company gave them time off to do so. 56% of millennials say fi nancial support for volunteering is important when they consider applying for a job. 50% say they would consider supporting causes related to disease and illness through donations, volunteering or social media advocacy. Source: Telus Credit: Kzenon (Shutterstock) Starting hourly wage for a grocery store worker at Buy-Low Foods in Alberta. Based on 40 hours per week, weekly earnings would total $670 for an annual salary of $34,840. After achieving 520 hours, hourly pay rises to $17.50. Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Following up Jobseekers should always follow up on a job application, according to a survey of 300 Canadian HR managers. say an email message is preferable, though 39% prefer a phone call. advise jobseekers to call back within a week, while 43% would give it one to two weeks. 46% 19% encourage prospective employees to check back after submitting a resumé. Source: Accountemps

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