After facing the challenges of a tight labour market, skill gaps, and quiet quitting, Canadian hiring decision-makers have a positive outlook on hiring for the second half of 2023, with many experiencing optimism, confidence, and hopefulness. Increased workloads and new or vacant positions are driving hiring for many companies. Around half of companies (51%) are planning to hire, compared to 49% in the first half of 2023. Learn more about the latest employment trends in the Job Insights Report.
To provide accurate and timely employment forecasts for business leaders, Express Employment Professionals commissions an ongoing survey to track employment and hiring trends across a wide range of industries. The research was conducted online within Canada by The Harris Poll on behalf of Express among 507 Canadian hiring decision-makers from June 8 to 22, 2023.
Last Updated on October 4, 2023
