Research Report

Help Wanted: Labour shortage troubles deepen for SMEs in 2007

Vacancy rates continued to grow in 2007, with 4.4 per cent of jobs in small- and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs) vacant for four months or more and one third of employers experiencing difficulties finding employees.

The skills and labour shortage has become a significant problem for Canada's business community. The issue has gained increased attention in all corners of the country with particular attention being placed on the consequences of this problem for SMEs.