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| Manpower Predicts Conservative Hiring Climate in Canada for Start to 2006 Canadian employers expect a limited hiring climate for the first quarter of 2006 according to the latest results of the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, the most extensive, forward-looking employment survey in the world. The survey of more than 1, 700 Canadian employers reveals that 17 per cent plan to increase their payrolls while 15 per cent anticipate cutbacks for a Net Employment Outlook of two per cent. Of those polled, 65 per cent expect no changes and three per cent are unsure of their staffing intentions. With seasonal variations removed from the survey, the Net Employment Outlook of 17 per cent is a three per cent decrease from the previous quarter; however, hiring expectations continue to be respectable for the first quarter of 2006. Of the 10 surveyed industry sectors, Mining employers report the most vigorous results for the first three months of 2006 when seasonal variations are removed, with a Net Employment Outlook of 50 per cent. Employers in the Construction sector expect a hopeful hiring pace with a seasonally adjusted Net Employment Outlook of 17 per cent. This is a significant decrease of 15 per cent from the previous quarter and a four per cent decrease compared to this time last year. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Construction News :: home page |