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Welcome to the first edition of Goldbeck Recruiting's E-Brief for Employers.
Employer E-Brief
Canadian HR News and Trends
Sept 30, 2009 		GOLDBECK RECRUITING
Canada's Hiring Challenges in 2009

Core issues Hiring Managers had to face this year were budget restraints, industry uncertainty, and lack of qualified candidates. Of these three issues, the lack of qualified candidates seems to be inconsistent with the current economic conditions.

Hiring Managers Biggest Recruitment Challenges of 2009


Source, Standout Jobs and PBP Media, Recruiting Trends Survey 2009. With over 450 respondents from corporate recruiters and HR professionals in all industries.

High Unemployment Vs Talent Shortage

According to PBP Media Recruiting Trends Survey 2009, over 27% of their respondents agreed that one of the greatest hiring challenges remains to be the lack of qualified candidates.

The Manpower 2009 Talent Shortage Survey indicates that 24% of employers in Canada still report having difficulties finding skilled workers despite the fact that Canada's unemployment rate has hit a record high. Interesting to note, the survey also revealed 30% of employers worldwide were having difficulties finding candidates in their markets -- a decrease of only 1% from 2008.

At Goldbeck Recruiting Inc, we have also seen this continue to be a challenge regardless of the increased number of job seekers. In our March 2009 Employer Survey, 44% of hiring managers found it challenging to fill positions that require a specialized skills set. Additionally, 24% found it difficult to hire for executive positions.

Top 3 Jobs with Talent Shortages

Manpower's 2009 Talent Shortage Survey indicates the top 3 jobs in Canada with the greatest need for qualified talent:
  1. Skilled Trades
  2. Sales Representatives
  3. Engineers
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