A Leger Marketing and HRlearning.ca study found that most small businesses worry about hiring quality workers
As the economy is recovering and consumers are gaining confidence across the Canadian markets, it seems that 39 percent of small business owners believe labour shortage is the greatest threat their companies face.
The results of the Leger Marketing and HRlearning.ca survey show that almost half of small business owners (48 percent) consider better recruitment strategies the most essential improvement to human resource management, reports CNW.
It seems this issue is a particular concern for smaller companies and younger managers. Sixty percent of small business managers with between five and 49 employees said finding good employees is a top priority, and 57 percent of managers under the age of 44 feel failure to find promising workers is the greatest barrier to success.
"Qualified personnel are the sinews of war for Quebec small businesses, even more so against the backdrop of an economic recovery that must be carefully negotiated. Developing innovative recruiting practices and retaining skilled employees is a strategic competitive advantage," says Sylvie Gagnon, general manager of TECHNOCompetences.
Small business owners might be especially concerned about finding quality employees if they will be limited in their hiring. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business predicts that the 2010 federal budget's increased employment insurance premiums will make new hires difficult for SME owners.
