For the past eight years, manufacturers in Canada have been fighting an uphill battle. From the downturn of the US economy and the rising Canadian dollar, to skilled labour challenges and off-shoring trends – manufacturing here has faced tough headwinds. Today, times are finally moving in a direction that helps rather than hinders manufacturers, according … Continue reading
Almost (46%) of young workers agree that older employees should retire younger as they pose a threat to younger workers’ career progression, a survey from KPMG reveals Continue reading
Uncertainty over the Eurozone debt crisis and stagnant growth in economies all over the world has forced businesses to cut back on growth expectations. These concerns have forced the firm to consider cutting employees from its UK offices. KPMG has not announced any layoffs in over 10 years. The firms were an unexpected announcement and … Continue reading
Permanent and temporary jobs across the country, including the City, have fallen in recent weeks, giving a “bleak” outlook on the employment front, according to two studies. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG said permanent placements fell for the first time in six months in June, while temporary appointments were down for the … Continue reading