Indeed’s annual global report, Smarter Hiring with Data-Driven Insights, examines how job seekers and employers define and assess hiring quality across major markets around the world. As part of this research, 1,003 job seekers and 252 employers were surveyed in Canada, revealing key insights into the country’s evolving hiring landscape.
A closer look at Canada — which is facing major changes — highlights a disconnect between what job seekers believe employers want and what employers actually prioritize. Both groups struggle to find the right match, while skills and experience increasingly outweigh traditional credentials in hiring decisions. Skills-first hiring is proving to enhance candidate quality, diversity, and retention, yet employers face barriers to implementation, and slow AI adoption means missed opportunities to optimize hiring. These findings mark a turning point in how quality hiring is defined and achieved — one that requires a fundamental mindset shift. Download the Smarter Hiring with Data-Driven Insights: Spotlight on Canada report to explore:
- Why job seekers and employers struggle to find the right match despite both seeking “quality.”
- The growing emphasis on skills over traditional credentials in hiring decisions.
- The challenges employers face in implementing skills-first hiring.
- The role of learning and development strategies in attracting and retaining talent.
Download the Canadian Spotlight report below
