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Results of WPH's monthly employer survey for March 2012.
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Survey Results – March 2012
Workforce Planning Hamilton (WPH) thanks the 51 employers who completed the March 2012 Workforce Check-Up and shared how many jobs were gained or lost at their companies during February 2012. We hope this survey will become a monthly habit for Hamilton employers and HR professionals as WPH continues to monitor the local workforce and plan for future labour market development.
The next Workforce Check-Up Survey will be sent on April 10th and will close on April 19th at 4:30pm. The results will be released within a week of closing the survey. If you are interested in participating, please call 905-521-5777 or email [email protected].
The Workforce Check-Up provides a monthly snapshot of labour market activity in Hamilton. WPH cannot verify the statistical validity of this information.
Labour Force Trends
The unemployment rate in Hamilton in February 2011 was 6.8%, and was 6.1% in February 2012. The comparison of Hamilton to neighbouring CMAs, such as Toronto and St. Catharines-Niagara, revealed that Hamilton had the lowest unemployment rate in February 2012. Toronto had a rate of 8%, and St. Catharines-Niagara had a rate of 8.5%.
Overall Jobs Gained/Lost
0
5
10
15
20
25
Jobs Gained Jobs Lost
Net Lost
14
21
7
Key Findings of Survey • The results of this month’s Workforce Check-Up revealed that the
majority of employment change in Hamilton occurred in the manufacturing; other services (except public administration); finance and insurance; and healthcare/social assistance sectors.
• Fifteen industries are represented in this month’s survey. The top five industries based on number of participants include: health care
• and social assistance; manufacturing; construction; agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting; and educational.
• Respondents of this month’s survey reported a total of 14 jobs created, both full and part-time, while 21 jobs were lost, for a net loss of 7 jobs.
According to respondents, 71.7% of companies did not experience any change in their workforce during the month of February 2012. However, those industries that did experience change include: health care and social assistance; manufacturing, finance and insurance, and other services (except public administration). The following diagram highlights the top industries and occupations that experienced the greatest amount of change in February 2012.
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Jobs Gained Jobs Lost
Construction Sheet metal workers
Manufacturing Production/Sales account managers
Manufacturing
Moving crew
Healthcare/Social Assistance
Personal Support Workers
Transportation
Steel industry
