The Workforce Watch: Canada’s 2025 Talent Wrap-Up & What’...

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We’re closing out 2025 with a deep dive into Canada’s labour market - the good, the surprising, and the downright chaotic.In this quarter’s Workforce Watch, we’re joined by Shiara Ramos Fernandez, Marketing Research Analyst and John Cappelli, VP of Onsite Managed Services, Adecco Canada. Together, they break down the biggest workforce shifts of the year, from regional job gains to the rise in part-time work, youth employment trends, sector shakeups, and the macro events that shaped the year.Shiara shares the latest data from Adecco’s Monthly Jobs Report, while John brings nearly 30 years of staffing experience to translate those insights into real-world strategies employers can act on.Whether you’re planning headcount, building teams, or navigating a tight talent market, this episode gives you a clear snapshot of where we are now and where we’re heading as we enter 2026.

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We’re closing out 2025 with a deep dive into Canada’s labour market - the good, the surprising, and the downright chaotic.In this quarter’s Workforce Watch, we’re joined by Shiara Ramos Fernandez, Marketing Research Analyst and John Cappelli, VP of...

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