Main HR challenges resulting from COVID-19

Labour Market Information (LMI) Portal

Distribution of respondents' identified HR challenges (Somewhat; Extreme) for their companies resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic across two time periods (Fall 2020; Winter 2021) according to the BioTalent Canada-Ispos Pulse Survey Series

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BioTalent Canada - IPSOS Pulse Surveys of Bio-Economy Employers (2020; 2021)