Richmond employers are looking ahead to a positive hiring climate this spring, according to an employment survey.
A ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey showed that 37 per cent of employers in both Delta and Richmond plan to hire for 2018’s second quarter, between April and June. Seven per cent anticipate making cutbacks. Half of the employers in the region expect to keep staffing levels as they are, while the final six per cent surveyed are currently unsure of their plans.
“The second quarter of 2018 is expected to see steady gains for Canadian job seekers,” said Yvonne Tennenbaum, regional director for Manpower Canada. “While Canada experienced a net loss of jobs in January, prospects for the upcoming quarter remain strong, led by exceptionally strong growth in Quebec where employers are hiring across multiple sectors.”
In Richmond, the unemployment rate was just under six per cent, according to a 2016 city report. Sales and service occupations employ the most Richmond residents, while positions in business, finance and administration come up second.
