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Newsletter   -   May 30, 2026 Randstad sells tech consulting division, the looming talent shortage and the Q2 business outlook
Randstad sells tech consulting division, the looming talent shortage and the Q2 business outlook

The recent announcement that Randstad will divest its technology and consulting services business in Europe and Australia to AI-focused firm LTM in a €160 million deal is highly indicative of a broader market shift. This move sets the tone for the rest of the year, highlighting how major organizations

Newsletter   -   May 22, 2026 The Recruiter Corner #2
The Recruiter Corner #2

Welcome to the second edition of The Recruiter Corner, a space dedicated to translating macroeconomic shifts into actionable strategies for the talent acquisition ecosystem. Navigating the current Canadian employment landscape requires looking past headline percentages to understand the structural changes affecting workforce availability and candidate expectations. This edition covers the

Canada adds 88,000 jobs, unemployment rate down, capabilities over compensation
Newsletter   -   Jun 16, 2026 Canada adds 88,000 jobs, unemployment rate down, capabilities over compensation

The latest Labour Force Survey for May paints a picture of a surprisingly resilient economy, recording a notable addition of 88,000 jobs and a decrease in the national unemployment rate to 6.6 percent. This rebound, fueled largely by a jump in full-time positions across construction and transportation,

by Minh Dang
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Newsletter   -   Jun 16, 2026 Canada adds 88,000 jobs, unemployment rate down, capabilities over compensation
Canada adds 88,000 jobs, unemployment rate down, capabilities over compensation

The latest Labour Force Survey for May paints a picture of a surprisingly resilient economy, recording a notable addition of 88,000 jobs and a decrease in the national unemployment rate to 6.6 percent. This rebound, fueled largely by a jump in full-time positions across construction and transportation,

by Minh Dang
Newsletter   -   May 30, 2026 Randstad sells tech consulting division, the looming talent shortage and the Q2 business outlook
Randstad sells tech consulting division, the looming talent shortage and the Q2 business outlook

The recent announcement that Randstad will divest its technology and consulting services business in Europe and Australia to AI-focused firm LTM in a €160 million deal is highly indicative of a broader market shift. This move sets the tone for the rest of the year, highlighting how major organizations

by Minh Dang
Newsletter   -   May 22, 2026 The Recruiter Corner #2
The Recruiter Corner #2

Welcome to the second edition of The Recruiter Corner, a space dedicated to translating macroeconomic shifts into actionable strategies for the talent acquisition ecosystem. Navigating the current Canadian employment landscape requires looking past headline percentages to understand the structural changes affecting workforce availability and candidate expectations. This edition covers the

by Minh Dang
Newsletter   -   May 14, 2026 Where can you capture growth? The staffing market analyzed, segment per segment (CSJ mid-year update)
Where can you capture growth? The staffing market analyzed, segment per segment (CSJ mid-year update)

As I mentioned many times, the labor market is currently stuck in a weird "low-hire, low-fire" loop. On one hand, the big picture headlines are a bit gloomy; Stats Canada reported that the economy shed about 111,000 full-time jobs over the first four months

by Minh Dang
Newsletter   -   May 09, 2026 More jobs lost, finance staffing update and the Canadian mining & energy boom
More jobs lost, finance staffing update and the Canadian mining & energy boom

Let’s look at the numbers this week, and honestly, the vibe in the market is a bit of a mixed bag. If you’re just looking at the headlines, seeing the national job count drop by 18,000 might feel like cause for concern (it‘s also bringing the

by Minh Dang
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