Canada added 51,000 jobs in November, double the expected number, but the overall picture does not look rosy. The unemployment rate increased by 0.3 percentage points to 6.8 per cent — the highest since January 2017 — as more people looked for work. A slow job market finally hit wages, as wage growth ... READ MORE >
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Facility services firms focus on tech and sustainability in Q3 earnings calls
The facility services industry is undergoing significant transformation, driven by innovation, sustainability and strategic growth initiatives. On third-quarter earnings calls, ABM Industries, Sodexo, Aramark and Cintas Corp. discussed how they are leveraging these drivers to optimize performance and meet ... READ MORE >
Security firms emphasize growth on Q3 earnings calls
Three themes emerged from recent earnings calls for leading security firms: strategic growth and acquisitions; technological advancements and operational efficiency; and partnerships and contract renewals. Transcripts of the earnings calls were provided by Bloomberg. Financial stability and growth ... READ MORE >
Human capital management companies discuss innovation and growth on Q3 earnings calls
In the third quarter, human capital management companies focused on innovative approaches and strategic initiatives that led to increased client retention and growth, based on recent earnings calls. All the calls cover the same timeframe, but due to differences in fiscal years, the earnings calls of ... READ MORE >
Staffing and recruitment companies focus on the future on Q3 earnings calls
For staffing and recruitment companies, the third quarter was a period of navigating economic uncertainties and leveraging strategic initiatives for growth. During earnings calls, Adecco Group AG, Randstad NV, ManpowerGroup Inc., Robert Half Inc., and Kelly Services Inc. highlighted their approaches to ... READ MORE >
Waste management companies focus on strategy and sustainability on Q3 earnings calls
During third-quarter earnings calls for several of the major players in the waste management space, companies addressed how strategic initiatives, technological advancements and sustainability efforts are driving their transformations. Transcripts of the earnings calls were provided by Bloomberg. ... READ MORE >
Marketing and advertising firms talk tech, other growth drivers on Q3 earnings calls
Several major publicly traded players in the marketing and advertising space addressed how technological advancements, strategic growth initiatives and robust cost management practices are driving their transformations on third-quarter earnings calls. Transcripts of the earnings called were provided by ... READ MORE >
Space companies benefiting from rising demand and focus on efficiency, executives say
During fourth-quarter earnings calls, executives in the space industry discussed three levers they are pulling to create business value—sales, operating efficiency and investment. Quarterly sales expanded in the sector, benefiting from increased global demand. At the same time, companies improved ... READ MORE >
Marketing and advertising firms look to provide more value
During fourth-quarter earnings calls for several of the major players in the marketing and advertising space, companies addressed the need to get their houses in order by fully embracing and using artificial intelligence (AI). Firms are striving to become more operationally efficient and enhance their ... READ MORE >
Q3 earnings roundup: Defense tech companies take balanced approach
Defense technology companies continue to face headwinds due to inflationary pressures, increased interest rates and supply chain disruptions. But demand is increasing due to geopolitical risks and national security concerns. During third-quarter earnings calls, defense tech executives highlighted their ... READ MORE >