Hiring Decision-Makers Express Optimism for Year Ahead

Richmond Hill – Hiring decision-makers in Canada report a positive hiring forecast and are twice as likely to say they expect to increase their employee count in the first half of 2021 compared to 2020, according to a new survey released today.

The survey from The Harris Poll, commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, found 31% of hiring decision-makers expect their company to increase hiring in the year ahead, double the amount from this time last year (16%). Only 10% anticipate a decrease in employee count, while 55% expect there will be no change.

Express experts report that an increase in hiring became noticeable in the second half of 2020, and in many markets, hiring in the second half of 2020 exceed the best months from the year before. They expect an increase in hiring to continue in the first half of 2021.

“Essential businesses are increasing production trying to keep up with the demand also to catch up from 2020 I am seeing an increase of open jobs in our local market. Quote from Franchisee about whether they expect hiring in their local market to increase in the first half of 2021 and why,” said Sarah Vitelli, franchise owner of the Richmond Hill Express franchise office.”

With plans for vaccination rollouts across the country, many companies are cautiously optimistic. Even in areas where reported case numbers continue to rise, the general feeling among employers is that consumer demand will remain high and drive positive job numbers.

While some industries, such as hospitality and food services, continue to be hard hit, many sectors are expected to see hiring gains, particularly in manufacturing, transportation, sales, logistics, and accounting.

“The trend line of hiring at the end of 2020 is very encouraging for economic recovery as we kick off 2021,” Express CEO Bill Stoller said. “It’s the good news and hope we all need to begin the new year with optimism as the economy continues to move in the right direction, drastically different from where we were early last year.”

Survey Methodology

The survey was conducted online within Canada by The Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment Professionals between Nov. 16 and Dec. 7, 2020, among 506 Canadian hiring decision-makers (defined as adults ages 18+ in Canada who are employed full-time or self-employed, work at companies with more than 1 employee, and have full/significant involvement in hiring decisions at their company). Data were weighted where necessary by company size to bring them into line with their actual proportions in the population.

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If you would like to arrange for an interview with Sarah Vitelli, call (905) 597-0620.

About Express Employment Professionals

At Express Employment Professionals, we’re in the business of people. From job seekers to client companies, Express helps people thrive and businesses grow. Our international network of franchises offers localized staffing solutions to the communities they serve across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, employing 552,000 people globally in 2019. For more information, visit www.ExpressPros.com.

The Richmond Hill Express office is located at 9040 Leslie St. and serves the Richmond Hill, Markham, Concord and Vaughan area. Local businesses and applicants are encouraged to call us, visit https://expresspros.com/richmondhillON/or call (905) 597-0620