For organizations and employees everywhere, its been an undoubtedly difficult year. An uncertain economy. Record-high unemployment numbers. Increased workload and stress. The toll on personal relationships and finances.
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Posts by alice_bcjobs:
November 27th, 2009
Let’s Hang To What We’ve Got
Employers may have a common resolution in mind as the new year approaches: keeping top performers on board. As we begin to come out of a difficult recession, many companies recognize that their most valued employees will be presented with other opportunities.
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Get retro not techno: go old school in your job search
With everything gone techno these days, one of the most valuable (and overlooked) resources in standing out in your job search followup is still good card stock.
Read MoreNovember 12th, 2009
2009 Robert Half Salary Guides identify job market bright spots
Even in the current economy, certain skill sets remain difficult to find, according to the 2009 Salary Guides from Robert Half International. The recently released guides point to modest overall salary increases for accounting, information technology (IT) and administrative roles, but highlight specialized expertise that can enhance a professional’s marketability.
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What you need to know about creating a letter of offer
Every employment relationship is governed by an employment contract, whether written or unwritten. Letters of Offer identify employer and employee obligations and rights; as such, theyre important documents for limiting an employers liability. In practice, these letters are referred to only if an issue arises affecting the employment relationship.
Read MoreNovember 12th, 2009
Hold onto your star temps
More people consciously choose to move from job to job – acquiring new skills, working the hours that suit them and shying away from long-term commitments. How times have changed.
Read MoreNovember 12th, 2009
Recruitment Advertising Media Options
Employers in major metropolitan areas of British Columbia have a number of methods to advertise their available job openings. From out-of-home to sponsored job fairs to social media, organizations in large BC cities can often reach talented candidates due to their location. But what about smaller BC communities?
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New hire training: paving the way for new staff
New hire training, orientation and communication tactics can help you get staff up to speed as soon as possible. Managers often want to on ramp staff quickly, whether theyre new hires or inter-departmental transfers. However, starting a new job can present an array of challenges and the learning curve can vary depending on the individual.
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Employee retention ideas – ideas for retaining top performers
Employee retention ideas can help you cut your human resources costs. When top performers start jumping ship, its most often for professional, not personal, reasons.
Read MoreNovember 9th, 2009
Pop Your Bubble
Our columns at BC Jobs focus on using networking to get a job or put you on the right trajectory for your career path. But recent research published in the prestigious journal Biologist found that the number of hours per day humans interact has fallen by two thirds in recent decades, from 6 hours in 1987 to 2 hours in 2007.
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