I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the candidates applying for your job postings, well… They are also applying for jobs at other organizations! Okay, so you probably know that already. Just because a job seeker applies for a position with your company, doesn’t mean that you’ve got dibs on them, it […]
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November 13th, 2014
How to Succeed with Strategic Recruitment? Never Stop.
Whether it’s getting beyond the silos or just thinking outside the box, we all benefit from stretching our boundaries—both figuratively and sometimes literally speaking. Table of Contents Authenticity Defines the Right “Fit” Systematic Thinking vs. Systemic Failure Retention Built By Leadership (Some Assembly Required) Ongoing Recruitment Anchored in Relationships Case in point, I just came […]
Read MoreOctober 21st, 2014
5 Tips to Make Your Orientations Successful!
I have worked for companies large and small that seem to struggle with how to effectively provide their new employees with orientations to the company. Here are a few tips that might help toward making the process more successful.
Read MoreOctober 16th, 2014
The Best of Canadian HR and Recruitment Blogs
Canada is pretty great. We have a beautiful landscape, incredible talent, and awesome employers. Unfortunately, when it comes to the internet, Canadians are often overlooked. Googling “best HR blogs”, or “best recruiting advice websites” brings up page after page of top 10’s and curated lists… All of them featuring predominantly American or UK based blogs. Unfortunately, there […]
Read MoreOctober 9th, 2014
5 Tips for Recruiting Canadian Tech Talent
The struggle for recruiting top tech talent in Canada is real. And things are about to get even realer. Canada has no shortage of incredible tech startups and companies. Canada based companies like Shopify, Hootsuite, and Wave are a testament to Canadian innovation, yet they face a growing challenge when it comes to hiring. There […]
Read MoreOctober 2nd, 2014
The When and Why of HR for Small Business
‘When and Why Do I Need HR?’ There are no two questions I hear more often in my conversations with small-to-mid-sized business owners. The truth is that there is no magic number of employees required and no successful company of two people succeeds without it. What today’s HR brings to the table speaks directly to […]
Read MoreSeptember 17th, 2014
How Your Resume Can Earn You More Money
What do you think: given a choice, will an employer choose the general resume or the one that proclaims a level of expertise?
General vs. Expert
Read MoreSeptember 11th, 2014
How To Use a Recruiter to Find a Job (Part 2 of 3)
In my earlier blog, I explored the first rule of using a recruiter to find a job: Rule 1: When can I use a recruiter to find a job? In this blog, I will discuss the second rule: Rule 2: Are my chances better if I apply to a job recruiter’s ad, or if I […]
Read MoreSeptember 11th, 2014
Why an Honest Culture is Essential for Growth
Honesty is not always the best policy. Table of Contents Critique the project, NOT the person Offer a solution Maintain control This is something that I have learned from spending the last decade with a man who is terrible at little white lies. Having your husband gaze into your eyes and tell you, “That haircut […]
Read MoreSeptember 4th, 2014
How To Use A Recruiter To Find A Job (Part 1 of 3)
From time to time, you may see a classified job ad that states, “We have a client in the global financial services sector looking to hire a private banking manager [or sales consultant, marketing director, IT manager, etc.]” This is an ad from a recruitment or headhunting agency. Most job applicants don’t know how recruitment […]
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