Canadian HR Reporter

CANADIAN HR REPORTER November 27, 2017 4 HR BY THE NUMBERS Compiled by Marcel Vander Wier - Source: Statistics Canada Credit: LesPalenik (Shutterstock) 35,000 Rise in number of Canadians working in October, the 11th straight month of gains, largely driven by gains in full-time work. 6.3% Unemployment rate in October. 308,000 Rise in Canadian workers since October 2016. Full- time work increased by 397,000 while part-time work declined slightly. 2.7% Increase in number of hours worked since October 2016. 18,000 Increase in jobs in October across Quebec — the largest increase in the country. 11.1% Youth unemployment rate in October as more young people looked for work. A total of 18,000 more youths were employed in the month — all full-time. 39,000 Rise in private sector employees last month. Public sector employment was little changed. 6.1% Rise in employment in professional, scientific and technical services over the last year — the fastest-growing industry in Canada. 4,000 Decline in people working in Saskatchewan last month — all losses in full-time work. Source: Accountemps CANADIAN HR REPORTER 20.15 They earn what Hourly wage for a construction worker with the Saint John Construction Association in New Brunswick. Based on 40 hours per week, weekly earnings would total $806 for an annual salary of $41,912. On jobs where fi ve or more workers are present, the employer must provide sanitation and shelter for wardrobe changes and meals. e shelter must be heated during cold weather. Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Credit: Nizwa Design (Shutterstock) Sleep-deprived Even without adjusting to daylight time twice a year, employees are tired — a lot, according to a survey of 300 Canadian workers. 77 per cent 36% say grumpiness at work is due to a lack of sleep. 26% say they make more mistakes when working tired. admit to being tired at work. more workers are present, the employer must provide sanitation and shelter for wardrobe changes and meals. e shelter must be heated changes and meals. e shelter must be heated changes and meals. e shelter must be heated changes and meals. e shelter must be heated changes and meals. e shelter must be heated changes and meals. e shelter must be heated changes and meals. e shelter must be heated changes and meals. e shelter must be heated changes and meals. e shelter must be heated changes and meals. e shelter must be heated changes and meals. e shelter must be heated changes and meals. e shelter must be heated changes and meals. e shelter must be heated changes and meals. e shelter must be heated changes and meals. e shelter must be heated changes and meals. e shelter must be heated changes and meals. e shelter must be heated changes and meals. e shelter must be heated changes and meals. e shelter must be heated changes and meals. e shelter must be heated changes and meals. e shelter must be heated changes and meals. e shelter must be heated Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com engagement Lack of A large partnership gap exists between Indigenous communities and corporate Canada, according to a survey of 500 medium-sized and large businesses. of businesses are in no way engaged with Indigenous communities. 9% believe engagement with the communities will help their business, but lack the skills and competencies to take next steps. 6% are motivated by access to Indigenous labour markets, business and community development, and are creating long-term relationships. Source: Indigenous Works Credit: Alex533 (Shutterstock) Holiday dreamin' Food and beverage workers are the most vacation- 1,002 working Canadians. 67 % spend time at work planning their upcoming vacations. say Quebec is the most vacation-deprived province, while British Columbia is the least (45%). 54% 58% of workers feel they deserve more vacation days. Source: Expedia Canada Credit: Sunny studio (Shutterstock) Credit: Sarah2 (Shutterstock) Food and beverage workers are the most vacation- Food and beverage workers are the most vacation- 1,002 working Canadians. 1,002 working Canadians. 1,002 working Canadians. 1,002 working Canadians. Culture matters While salary creates a baseline for happiness at work, it isn't everything, according to a survey of 1,602 North American workers. list co-workers as a reason to stay at their current employer, ahead of salary, working conditions and job security. 90% identify learning and development opportunities as important. 44% of Canadian millennials are happy about how much they're paid. Source: Ceridian

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