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📉 Canadian Labour Market Recap – March 2025 March's labour market data indicates a notable downturn: ➡️ Employment Change: The economy shed 33,000 jobs (-0.2 %), marking the first decline since January 2022. This was primarily due to a loss of 62,000 full-time positions. ➡️ Unemployment Rate: Increased by 0.1 percentage points to 6.7%. ➡️ Sector Highlights: Declines in wholesale and retail trade (-29,000), information, culture, and recreation (-20,000). Gains in 'other services' such as personal and repair services (+12,000) and utilities (+4,200). ➡️ Wage Growth: Average hourly wages for permanent employees rose by 3.6% year-over-year, reaching $36.05. ➡️ Labour Market Outlook: The job market shows signs of loosening, with increased unemployment and sector-specific declines. Stay informed with the latest trends to navigate your career or business strategies effectively! 🚀 References: Statistics Canada: https://ow.ly/8HX850VATQj TD Economics: https://ow.ly/fCrs50VATQk Reuters: https://ow.ly/KMTf50VATQl #LabourMarket #CanadaJobs #EconomicTrends #JobMarket #EmploymentStats

Learn the difference between engaging and partnering in recruitment to build long-term success for your business or career. Read the blog post: https://ow.ly/9Cg250VB6za #aplinblog #workingwithrecruiters #partnerships #recruitment

Proud moment in Winnipeg! 🎉 Aplin Senior Partner, Stacey Danley, had the honour of presenting the HR Team Award at this year’s CPHR Manitoba 2025 HR Excellence Awards, with Leanne Bonnar-Provost BA, HRM, RPRalso in attendance. It's all about celebrating the incredible work of HR professionals across the province, and we’re proud to be part of it. Congratulations to all the nominees and this year’s winners! 👏 #CPHRManitoba #HRExcellence #HRLeadership #AplinTeam #HRCommunity

We’re excited to launch the first in our new series of industry-focused Salary Guides in Canada, brought to you by Aplin and Impact Recruitment! Kicking things off with Insurance, this guide is your go-to resource for up-to-date salary benchmarks and market insights. 📥 Download the guide for free here: https://lnkd.in/gCMQ8Zz6 Stay tuned! New guides for additional industries will be rolling out this year. #Insurance #SalaryGuide #CompensationTrends #HiringInCanada #CareerAdvice #Recruitment

Thinking about leaving your job? 🤔 These five signs can help you decide if it is time to move on and explore new opportunities with confidence. Learn more: https://ow.ly/qn8P50Vspip #aplinblog #quityourjob #leavingyourjob #newopportunities #careeradvice #jobsearch

🎉 Congratulations to our team members across the country celebrating work anniversaries this March. Happy Aplin-iversary to: 🌟 Sarah L. Tokar, MBA, LLM – 17 years 🌟 Chris Roach – 11 years 🌟 Chrys Platsis, RPR – 11 years 🌟 Monil Raisingani – 2 years 🌟 Ryan Owens – 1 year Our success is built on the incredible people behind it, and we're grateful to have each of you as part of the Aplin family! 💙 #AplinTeam #WorkAnniversaries

The job market is evolving, and more companies are shifting to skills-based hiring over traditional degree requirements. With industries facing talent shortages, businesses are prioritizing real-world expertise, certifications, and hands-on experience over academic credentials. Is your hiring approach keeping up? Read more about the rise of skills-first hiring and how companies can stay ahead in 2025. 🔗https://ow.ly/3kEM50VjVUq #HiringTrends #SkillsOverDegrees #FutureOfWork #TalentAcquisition #AplinBlog

📉 Canadian Labour Market Recap – February 2025 February's data indicates a stagnating labour market, with minimal job growth and stable unemployment. ➡️ Employment Change: The economy added a marginal 1,100 jobs, a sharp decline from the 76,000 jobs added in January. ➡️ Unemployment Rate: Remained steady at 6.6%, as the labour force contracted for the first time in seven months. ➡️ Sector Highlights: Goods-Producing lost 19,500 jobs, primarily in utilities. Services gained 20,600 positions, driven by wholesale and retail trade, finance, insurance, real estate, rental, and leasing. ➡️ Wage Growth: Average hourly wages for permanent employees increased by 4.0% year-over-year, reaching CAD 36.94. Stay informed with the latest trends to navigate your career or business strategies effectively! 🚀 References: Statistics Canada TD Economics Reuters #LabourMarket #CanadaJobs #EconomicTrends #JobMarket #EmploymentStats

We're thrilled to share that Aplin's CEO, Jeff Aplin, President, Sarah L. Tokar, MBA, LLM, and Senior VP, Rowena LaFleche RPR CCWP (She/Her) are attending the Staffing Industry Analysts Executive Forum North America 2025 in Miami Beach, Florida, this week. This prestigious event brings together top staffing leaders to discuss industry trends and innovations. 🎉 We're incredibly proud to share that Jeff has been recognized on SIA's 2025 Staffing 100 North America list, highlighting his influential leadership in the staffing industry. Join us in celebrating Jeff's achievement! #AplinTeam #ExecForum #StaffingIndustry #LeadershipRecognition #TopStaffingLeaders #SIA2025

💜 International Women’s Day 💜 Today, we celebrate the achievements of women everywhere and recognize the work still needed to create a truly equitable future. This year’s theme, #AccelerateAction, calls on us to push forward—faster, bolder, and with purpose. At Aplin, we’re committed to driving real change by championing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe in empowering women, breaking barriers, and ensuring every voice is heard. Let’s go beyond words—let’s take action. #IWD2025 #InspireInclusion #DiversityMatters #WomenInLeadership