Down one per cent from last year, 96 per
cent of employers believe that skills shortages (without doubt or will be some impact) will hamper the effective operations of their businesses.
Additional highlights from the 2018 Hays Canada Salary Guide • Economic outlook is highest in Quebec where 50 per
cent of employers believe it will strengthen in 2018.
«Adding to this concern is the fact that nearly 40 per
cent of employers believe that the absence of training and professional development is the reason for the skills shortage in their industry,» O'Grady added.
53 per
cent of employers believe they should get more involved with schools, colleges and universities to help change the perception of engineering among young people
Not exact matches
That same study reported that over a third
of Canadians
believe the travel insurance offered through their credit card (37 per
cent) or their
employer benefits plan (37 per
cent) is all that's required.
A further 31 per
cent believe that having experience on your CV shows potential
employers that you're motivated and passionate, and, over one in 10 (14.3 per
cent) say it introduces you to the world
of work.
The importance
of this issue is underscored by the fact 89 per
cent of employers in Hong Kong responding to the 2018 Salary Guide
believe skill shortages have the potential to hamper effective business operations over the coming year.»
Positive signs on the horizon Despite unpredictable markets worldwide, responses from Canada's
employers show that just under a third (32 %) percent
of employers plan to increase salaries by up to six per
cent in 2015 and half (49 %)
believe that the country's economy will continue to strengthen throughout the next 6 - 12 months.
Rather encouragingly, 41 per
cent of oil and gas
employers believe business will rise in 2017 and I don't know if there's another sector that's as ready to respond to the market as they are.»