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Canada Employed: Flexibility Aids Recruitment and Retention; Employees Want Better Benefits

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Canada Employed explores the state of employment and unemployment in Canada. Learn more about the latest insights, according to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey.

1 in 3 Canadian Job Seekers Have Paused Starting a Family Due to Lack of Work/Life Balance

Infographic showing Canadian job seekers' views on work-life balance and family planning with Express Employment Professionals logo.
  • One-third of employed job seekers put starting a family on hold due to a lack of work/life balance
  • Employers are responding to requests for improved work/life balance through hybrid schedules, flexible start times, more paid time off, childcare subsidies, and gradual return-to-work programs following maternity leave
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Canadian Employees Want Better Benefits; Companies Say They Can’t Keep Up

  • 42% of hiring managers say employees are asking for better benefits this year compared to last
  • 70% of companies say it’s impossible to offer all benefits being demanded
  • 58% of companies have modified their benefits to retain and recruit employees
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Infographic showing top benefits Canadian companies modified for retention and recruiting with percentages and source note.

Read more about the latest employment insights in Canada Employed at ExpressPros.com.

Last Updated on August 29, 2025

Jessica is a Content Marketing Specialist at Express Employment International creating content for employers, leaders, and about the workplace of today. She is an accomplished former social media professional and award-winning writer. When Jessica isn’t writing about key leadership characteristics or best workplace practices, she’s spending time with her dog and planning her next road trip.

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