Expectations for wage increases have steadily risen over the past few years with 2023 marking their highest level yet. Seventy-five percent of hiring managers predict employees at their companies will receive a bump in pay this year, up from 58% in 2020, according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. […]
Office Services positions are the backbone of businesses across North America. From administrative and customer service to office managers and bookkeepers, having talented professionals in these important positions is imperative to maintaining productivity, ensuring continued success, and creating a well-rounded environment for all your staff members. And while there has been a push for AI […]
With employee turnover showing no signs of slowing down, offering older workers a chance to delay full retirement may help slow the exodus—even if only momentarily, according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. Retiring employees are expected to account for 28% of turnover in 2023, with U.S. hiring managers […]
Personal social media posts are not off limits to employment determinations as 88% of U.S. hiring managers say they would consider firing employees for content found in workers’ posts, according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. (more…)
Everyone—employers, employees, policymakers, nonprofit leaders, and educators—plays a role in addressing issues caused by barriers in today’s modern job market. It’s not just individuals’ livelihoods that are at stake. It’s the strength of the overall economy. (more…)
Employee departures continue to plague the workforce as 48% of U.S. hiring managers say their company is experiencing increased turnover, up from 44% in late 2021. (more…)
Facing a critical congressional midterm election in just more than two weeks, the majority of Americans planning to vote say they would be more likely to back a candidate in the upcoming midterm election if they prioritized medical coverage (69%), wages and hours (65%), employee benefits security (62%), family and medical leave (60%), workplace safety, […]
Express Employment Professionals is announcing the release of a new white paper focusing on the disconnect between job seekers and employers who are desperate for workers to come off the sidelines. (more…)
Two-thirds of Canadian companies (66%) say they are increasing wages this year, up significantly from 51% in 2021 and 44% in 2020, according to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. While most companies are increasing wages this year, only 28% are increasing benefits, with the most common being increased sick […]
Concerns about an economic slowdown and possible recession have not eased the labour shortages facing companies across Canada, which are still engaged in fierce competition for workers, according to a new study from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. (more…)
