TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 05/01/13 — According to a BMO Bank of Montreal survey released today, half (51 per cent) of Canadian businesses are planning to hire students or recent graduates this year.
“We-ve seen more companies investing in employee training and development – in conjunction with creating long-term plans – which will help business owners ensure they have a supply of talented employees who are prepared to drive performance,” said Steve Murphy, Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking, BMO Bank of Montreal.
Plans for Hiring Students and Graduates
Regional Breakdown
Mr. Murphy added that as many students are currently looking for summer employment, it-s encouraging to see so many Canadian companies with a noticeable appetite to hire students or recent graduates. “These organizations recognize that this group of Canadians bring a wealth of talent and passion into the workforce.”
Hiring Differences by Sector
“Students and recent graduates are brimming with ideas and fresh perspectives that add value for our customers and our business,” said Lynn Roger, Chief Talent Officer, BMO Financial Group. “When they start their career at BMO – through a summer job or a more permanent role – they bring ambition and excitement, and we offer opportunities to grow in ways that are important to them, in a culture where they can truly meet their goals.”
The report was conducted via Pollara with a sample of 500 Canadian business owners, conducted between February 25 and March 15, 2013. The margin of error for this survey is +/- 4.4 per cent, 19 times out of 20. Data has been weighted by region and company size, based on a December 2011 Statistics Canada Study, so that it is representative of all Canadian business owners.
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