Robert Half’s State of Canadian Hiring Survey reveals 46% of companies plan to add new permanent roles in early 2025, while 49% will focus on filling vacancies. Additionally, 54% aim to increase contract hiring for projects.
Growth (47%), turnover (44%), and new projects (41%) are driving hiring. Koula Vasilopoulos of Robert Half emphasizes strong hiring strategies and retention plans to combat delays, burnout, and decreased productivity caused by unfilled roles. The survey highlights risks of delayed hiring, including reduced productivity (40%) and stretched staff bandwidth (39%). Employers must act to meet business goals efficiently.
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