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,

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

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

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

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