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CANADIAN HR REPORTER APRIL 2018 4 HR BY THE NUMBERS Compiled by Marcel Vander Wier 15,000 Rise in number of Canadians working in February. 5.8% Unemployment rate in February. 41,000 Rise in employment among core-aged workers (25 to 54) in February. 3.2% Increase in number of hours worked since February 2017. 5,100 Increase in employment in New Brunswick through February. Employment also rose by 2,800 in Nova Scotia. 11.1% Youth unemployment rate in February, a slight rise as fewer youths looked for work. 2,900 Fall in employment in Saskatchewan through February. There was little change in the other provinces. 2.5% Increase in public sector workers over the past year, following a boost of 50,000 in February. 283,000 Rise in Canadian workers since February 2017, all full-time positions. Source: Statistics Canada Credit: IGORdeyka (Shutterstock) Communicating AI would welcome AI if it simplifi ed or automated time-consuming internal processes, or improved their workload balance. of organizations have yet to discuss the potential impact of AI on their workplace. of employees are concerned AI could someday replace them altogether. 58% 34% 64% Source: Workforce Institute at Kronos Credit: Zenzen (Shutterstock) Four of fi ve workers can see the potential benefi ts of artifi cial intelligence (AI) to improve their workplace experience, but have concerns due to a lack of strategy or communication on the part of their leaders, according to a survey of 3,000 employees in eight countries. A majority of Ontario employers are still not ready for the impending legalization of recreational marijuana in Canada, according to a survey of 680 HR professionals. unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? unprepared? Credit: barbytura (Shutterstock) Source: Human Resources Professionals Association 71% say they are still not prepared for marijuana's impact on the workforce. 48% say ensuring safe workplaces is their most pressing issue. Less than 40% believe existing policy adequately covers potential issues that may arise. Salary aside, vacation and career advancement mean the most to Canadian workers weighing job off ers, according to a survey of 550 workers. Source: Accountemps rank career advancement potential ahead of vacation, while 22% choose corporate culture. of workers ages 35 to 54 are interested in paid time off — the highest-ranking age bracket. 25% 30% 36.55 They earn what Hourly wage for a federal government welder repairing ships in British Columbia. Based on a 40-hour schedule, weekly earnings would total $1,462 for an annual salary of $76,024. Employees travelling to work on ships at sea receive a $10 transfer allowance, each way. Credit: Tawansak (Shutterstock) Source: Canadian Labour Reporter/www.labour-reporter.com Canadian employees are less loyal to their employers than workers around the world, according to a global survey of 5,300 employees, including 267 Canadians. Source: ADP Canada Credit: Mangsaab (Shutterstock) cite vacation time as the most important work perk, after compensation. 26 % Wandering eyes 57% of Canadians feel committed to their employer, compared to a 70% global rate. 20% of Canadians are actively looking for a new employment opportunity. Canadians are willing to change jobs for a 12% salary increase — less than the 15% global average. 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