For many Albertans who have lost their jobs, it’s more bad news.

Hiring confidence among employers continue to remain low.

According to new numbers released Tuesday, nearly half of Alberta employers surveyed say their workforce will remain the same over the next six months.

Janice MacPherson, with the Human Resources Institute of Alberta, says success stems from a company’s ability to change.

“Certain industries that are either getting better or adjusting to a new reality and maybe moving things in a different direction to continue their business,” said MacPherson.

She adds employers are still feeling the sting, despite a small sign of recovery in the markets.

“Although we are seeing a little bit of increase in the price of oil things are still slowly recovering and that’s going to continue onto 2017.”

Only 25 per cent of business said they will be adding to their workforce.