The labour market continues to evolve in 2025, but one trend remains consistent: Skilled professionals are in high demand. Many companies are tightening their focus on revenue-generating activities and critical business functions, and they need access to the right talent to get the work done. At the same time, labour market conditions are complex. Low unemployment in key sectors and evolving priorities for job seekers, employees and employers alike are prompting companies to rethink how they attract, develop and retain top performers.This midyear update of our Demand for Skilled Talent report offers insights to help businesses like yours stay ahead—whether you’re building new capabilities, developing teams or planning for what’s next. Explore our exclusive data on hiring trends to help your organization thrive in the second half of 2025.
Get to Know Robert Half's Demand for Skilled Talent Report
Robert Half’s research and data on hiring, employment and job market trends can inform companies’ efforts to find and retain skilled talent. We offer guidance and talent solutions in the fields of finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, administrative and customer support, and human resources.
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Hiring plans and challenges in 2025
Discover what’s driving the need for skilled talent across Canada, including business priorities and employment trends.Find out what’s happening
Trends by profession
The hiring trends that matter most in 6 professional fields, and how staffing plans might be affected.Select your professional field
Succession and pipeline planning
Plan for the future now with data-backed insights on succession planning — and the risks of poor preparation.Start strategizing
Make sense of shifting job market dynamics
Our Labour Market Overview puts the latest reports from Statistics Canada in context. Get data on employment trends and unemployment numbers, as well as our exclusive analyses of job posting data. Get the latest info
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