According to an article by Rashida Panjwani in the Globe and Mail, the Canadian job market is undergoing significant changes that are reshaping hiring practices. Business owners should take note of these key takeaways:

Growing Preference for Contract Work: With 68% of organizations planning to increase their hiring of contract workers, there's a clear shift towards more flexible employment arrangements.

Addressing Skill Shortages: 50% of managers aim to hire to mitigate skill shortages, highlighting the need for access to a pool of job-ready individuals that can be trained on the job.

Adaptability: The increasing preference for contract work reflects businesses' need for agility in changing market conditions, making short-term employment options more attractive.

Streamlined Hiring Process: The move away from traditional hiring processes, which are often lengthy and inefficient, to more streamlined approaches like those offered by OndeWork.



* External Source: theglobeandmail.com/business/careers/article-amid-an-uncertain-labour-market-firms-eye-contract-and-freelance/