Delta-Richmond area employers are expecting an active hiring climate in the region during the third quarter this year, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook survey.
The survey data shows that 27 per cent of employers plan to hire for the upcoming quarter (July to September), while three per cent anticipate cutbacks. Another 67 per cent of employers plan to maintain their current staffing levels and three per cent are unsure of their hiring intentions for the coming months.
"[The] third quarter Net Employment Outlook of 24 per cent is a decrease from the outlook of 32 per cent, which was reported for the previous quarter," said Jeff Polkinghorne of Manpower's Vancouver office. "It is also a four percentage point increase from the Outlook reported during the same time last year, indicating an optimistic hiring pace for the upcoming months."
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A local business recently picked up another award.
Neutron Factory Works was recently named Innovator of the Year at the 2012 B.C. Food Pro West Conference, the largest conference for the province's food processing industry.
"Being recognized by this industry is a fantastic achievement for our company and for our team, and we are extremely proud to have been recognized for the collaborative work we're doing with our customers to help them be more successful with their business," said president Rick Gibbs. "This is a big milestone for our team and demonstrates our commitment to deliver even more value-driven solutions for our customers of all sizes."
