The latest State of Canadian Hiring Survey from Robert Half, which reveals that 52 per cent of companies report plans to add new permanent positions in the second half of the year. Another 41 per cent plan to fill vacated positions and 58 per cent said they plan to increase the number of contract and project-based professionals to close out 2024. 

The latest State of Canadian Hiring Survey from Robert Half, which reveals that 52 per cent of companies report plans to add new permanent positions in the second half of the year. Another 41 per cent plan to fill vacated positions and 58 per cent said they plan to increase the number of contract and project-based professionals to close out 2024.

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New data reveals more than half of companies plan to hire, but 9 in 10 face challenges

According to RBC’s Financial Habits Poll, while 74% of respondents in Ontario say they have good financial habits, 76% admit to actions over the last year that could be hurting their financial wellbeing. For example, 41% admit to not setting financial goals, 40% say they have not allocated time to plan their finances and 38% confessed to not keeping track of their expenses (highest nationally). One-in-five (21%) even admit to simply ignoring money issues when they come up.

According to RBC’s Financial Habits Poll, while 74% of respondents in Ontario say they have good financial habits, 76% admit to actions over the last year that could be hurting their financial wellbeing. For example, 41% admit to not setting financial goals, 40% say they have not allocated time to plan their finances and 38% confessed to not keeping track of their expenses (highest nationally). One-in-five (21%) even admit to simply ignoring money issues when they come up.

Many Ontarian's struggling with finances

A survey released yesterday indicates that most Canadians tip 15% for good service at a restaurant, many are divided on which businesses and services should be allowed to ask customers for a tip. Despite the uprise of "tip-flation", most people feel a tip of 15 per cent is still the appropriate amount to voluntarily tack onto their bills.

A survey released yesterday indicates that most Canadians tip 15% for good service at a restaurant, many are divided on which businesses and services should be allowed to ask customers for a tip. Despite the uprise of "tip-flation", most people feel a tip of 15 per cent is still the appropriate amount to voluntarily tack onto their bills.

Over 77% of Canadians prefer traditional tipping at sit-down restaurant

The union representing the pilots says a 72-hour strike or lockout notice could be issued as early as Sunday, which could lead to a work stoppage as soon as Wednesday. 

The union representing the pilots says a 72-hour strike or lockout notice could be issued as early as Sunday, which could lead to a work stoppage as soon as Wednesday.

New data reveals more than half of companies plan to hire, but 9 in 10 face challenges

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