A Low-Hire, Low-Fire Labor Market Is Making Job Hunting Harder
Survey data show 32% of hiring managers have unfilled openings, while 35% of job seekers say automated systems make it harder to get hired.
- An Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey revealed 32% of Canadian hiring managers currently have open positions they cannot fill, up from 29% in the fall of 2025.
- Hiring processes are becoming more complex, with 43% of hiring managers reporting increased wait times to fill roles; companies now conduct fewer interviews, yet positions often close without a hire as automated systems complicate the search.
- On average, 21% of open positions close without a candidate filling the role, while more than 1 in 4 hiring managers report that 27% of their available jobs go unfilled entirely.
- Job seekers face significant hurdles as 35% report that navigating automated hiring processes prevents them from feeling heard; a similar share believes companies are merely collecting resumes rather than actively hiring.
- While the current labor market remains lethargic, it is not on the brink of collapse; hiring has slowed across the broader market, though layoffs remain low as employers balance speed and quality.
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