As we adapt to the changing workplace, employee expectations are reshaping the world of work. Mercer’s latest Global pandemic survey on labour market challenges and returning to the worksites examines 103 Canadian employers perspectives on attraction and retention, and the actions they are taking to compete for talent.
16%
Senior Mgmt/Executives
36%
Mid-Career Prof/Mgr
33%
Entry level professionals
13%
Hourly office workers
18%
Hourly front-line workers
11%
Hourly factory workers
25%
Senior Mgmt/ Executives
39%
Mid-Career Prof/Mgr
20%
Entry level professionals
7%
Hourly office workers
14%
Hourly front-line workers
9%
Hourly factory workers
Enhancing workplace flexibility
Investing in DE&I
Reevaluating comp and ben
Reviewing the EVP
Strategic workforce planning
COVID-19 has changed the way we work forever. It showed employees that another workplace is possible – and economic conditions as the pandemic subsides have given them the power to demand it.
Source: Based on the responses of 103 Canadian organizations to Mercer’s global pandemic survey on labour market challenges and returning to worksites, from July 19, 2021 to August 9, 2021.