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3 reports that caught our eye the week of Nov. 6, 2022

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CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are three reports that we found interesting this week.

Labour Force Survey, October 2022 (Statistics Canada)

Employment rose by 108,000 (+0.6%) in October, recouping losses observed from May to September. The unemployment rate held steady at 5.2% in October.

CME 2022 Labour and Skills Survey (Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters)

Manufacturers are in hiring mode, but face many barriers to attracting and retaining talent. According to this survey, one barrier stands out above the rest: difficulty finding candidates with the right technical skills.

Out of Service: Hospitality sector sheds employees of all ages during COVID-19 while migration to tech surged (Angus Reid)

Data show an 18% decline in the number of workers in the service sector over the past two and a half years. However, while the service sector has experienced significant attrition, a corresponding boost is noted for the tech industry.

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Lindsay Purchase is the Editor of CERIC’s CareerWise website and CareerWise Weekly newsletter. She has a background in journalism, having worked previously as a digital editor and reporter. Lindsay is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Global Studies program and Toronto Metropolitan University’s Food Security certificate program.
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Lindsay Purchase is the Editor of CERIC’s CareerWise website and CareerWise Weekly newsletter. She has a background in journalism, having worked previously as a digital editor and reporter. Lindsay is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Global Studies program and Toronto Metropolitan University’s Food Security certificate program.
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