Recent Press Releases

Canadian Firms Continue Rolling Back Hiring, Salary Freezes 

As Canadian companies prepare for the economic recovery, many expect to reverse hiring and salary freezes in the coming months, according to Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm. While companies cautiously anticipate improving business results, many firms remain concerned about the impact of the recession on their ability to attract and retain workers.[November 17, 2009]

After Significant Setbacks in 2008, Older Workers’ Retirement Prospects Are Improving in 2009, Watson Wyatt’s DC Retirement Timing Index Finds 

Market rallies in recent months have made retirement more affordable for older workers than it was at the end of 2008, according to an analysis by Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm. Despite the improvement, retirement is still much less affordable than it was in December, 2007.[October 22, 2009]