Labour Market Information

Analysis and Development

 

The following reports have been prepared regarding labour market trends in the five counties of Prescott, Russell, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.

  • October 2011: Manufacturing Characteristics and Trends
    This update examines the Manufacturing Sector in Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Prescott & Russell counties and its ongoing recovery from 2003 study update and the 2008 recession.

 

  •  January 2011: Workforce Related Issues to Determine how they Impact Non Profit Organizations in SD&G and Prescott-Russell.
    The Ontario Non profit Network (ONN) has identified several issues that are believed to be having a significant impact on the workforce and operations of non profit organizations across the province. These include challenges involving attracting new people to the workforce, retaining current employees, providing appropriate up-skilling opportunities to workers, and providing adequate compensation in a context of increasing competition for skilled employees. 

 

  • January 2010: 2009 SD&G Services Sector Workforce Survey- Executive Summary
    A survey of Service Sector employers within the United Counties of SD& G was completed in the final quarter of 2009. One of the objectives was to identify human resource planning issues, any occupational shortages and recruiting challenges, and where applicable any post hire and/or Supervisory training issues.

 

  • January 2010: 2009 SD&G Manufacturing Survey - Executive Summary
    A Survey of Manufacturing and Industrial sites within SD&G was completed during the 4th quarter of 2009. The key focus area of the survey included HR practices related to recruiting, training needs, and general future outlook.

 

  • July 2009: Shortages and Solutions - For New Economy
    Workers are looking for some help regards what has been and is happening in the economy of the eastern counties given that we have and continue to face a major downturn in manufacturing and industrial sectors as well as a world-wide recession.

 

Older labour market information documents can be found in the archive.