Companies are now most likely to hire mid-level employees (46 per cent), as entry-level hiring (43 per cent) has dropped sharply compared to last year (56 per cent). Full-time positions remain the most sought-after (74 per cent), while one quarter of companies (25 per cent) plan to hire for part-time roles.
Meanwhile, the number of companies planning to cut their workforce has increased to 13 per cent, compared to eight per cent last year. Why:
cost-cutting (67 per cent)
adapting to government policy changes (30 per cent)
responding to declining demand (25 per cent).
As many companies continue to face hiring struggles, most hiring managers in Canada (86 per cent) report their company has waived some job requirements to fill open roles, according to a previous Express report.
Hiring strategies for rest of 2025
“As the hiring landscape continues to evolve, and candidate expectations evolve alongside it, having the right hiring strategy in place will be a major differentiator for success,” says Blaise Radley, content marketing manager at Workday. “A strong strategy demands an intentional and candidate-focused approach that effectively integrates technology while maintaining a strong human connection.”
He shares that following tips for employers: