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Canada’s employers boost salaries to attract new talent
But the Hays annual salary survey shows pay for existing staff lags.
Almost 50% of Canadians living paycheque to paycheque
Most are struggling to put away 5% of their paycheques.
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How will Alberta’s carbon tax affect your business?
Attention Alberta businesses! Fill out this short survey from Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters!
Canadian workers pessimistic about financial future
Payroll survey reveals they expect to work longer, average retirement age 63.
Record number of Canadian businesses looking at deals
EY survey reveals there’s opportunities for strategic and innovative deals despite iffy economic sentiment.
Family business a ‘good news story’ in the economy
PwC survey suggests attracting and retaining talent remains a challenge as boomers enter retirement.
Executives’ confidence in global economy up 24%: EY
Improved confidence means companies are planning on pursuing more M&A activity in the next 12 months, survey suggests.
Digital investment to disrupt and drive mining, metals: survey [INFOGRAPHIC]
Investment will continue to rise as companies seek to maintain competitive position, control costs and stay viable.
Canadian biz face lower economic crime, but fraudsters keep up
Asset misappropriation and procurement fraud are most common crimes encountered by Canadian businesses.
Social media becoming more important tool for investors, survey shows
Institutional investors globally remain skeptical but recognize growing importance of social media.
Businesses divided on skills gap tactics
Survey shows 71% of employers note responsibility to provide training programs but only 29% offer them.
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Manufacturers are poised for growth in 2014
PLANT’s 2014 Outlook survey shows execs are gearing up for better times.
75% of small Ontario businesses not hiring in 2014
Meridian survey says top challenges are cash flow and work/family balance.
Surveys find China’s manufacturing improves in August
HSBC purchasing managers’ index shows slight expansion, a sign the economy is stabilizing.
Summer job market heating up, especially in manufacturing: BMO
Survey shows plants among mostly likely to hire students, recent grads.
