Don’t Let a Break, Break You: Why Career Gaps Can Be a Source of Strength Rather Than Weakness

Don’t Let a Break, Break You: Why Career Gaps Can Be a Source of Strength Rather Than Weakness

November 30th, 2021

Career breaks are becoming increasingly popular, especially with the younger generations in the workforce. It is an opportunity that seems like a risk. It can be scary to take a step away. But a planned…

Here Today but Gone to Maui? How to Ask About Vacation Policy During Job Interviews Without Seeming Selfish

Here Today but Gone to Maui? How to Ask About Vacation Policy During Job Interviews Without Seeming Selfish

November 25th, 2021

So, you want the job, but you also have a trip coming up that you have been looking forward to for months. You planned it out and it’s paid for. Plus, who doesn’t want to…

No Regrets! 3 Ways to Turn Your Bad Hiring Decisions Into Good Ones

No Regrets! 3 Ways to Turn Your Bad Hiring Decisions Into Good Ones

November 23rd, 2021

People make mistakes – including bad hiring decisions. It happens. The interview went well, the candidate said all the right things, and they seemed like a great fit for your organization. Then things go awry….

Scaring People Away? 3 Strategies to Create a Low-Friction Hiring Process

Scaring People Away? 3 Strategies to Create a Low-Friction Hiring Process

November 18th, 2021

Your hiring process could be scaring people away and you may not even realize it. The goal is to have a low-friction hiring process that makes it easy for candidates to apply and interview for…

Saying Entry Level When You Really Mean 2-3 Years’ Experience? 4 Ways to Create More Compelling Job Descriptions

Saying Entry Level When You Really Mean 2-3 Years’ Experience? 4 Ways to Create More Compelling Job Descriptions

November 16th, 2021

The content within your job description will have a significant influence on the types of people who apply to work for your company. Word choice and how you describe a job will impact who applies…

Popular Employee Benefits and the Canadian Companies Offering Them

Popular Employee Benefits and the Canadian Companies Offering Them

November 11th, 2021

Employee benefits are top of mind for employees and employers alike. The pandemic has highlighted the need for employers to better support their people. Improving the benefits they offer has become a top priority. A…

Stop the Revolving Door. 4 Ways to Improve Employee Retention

Stop the Revolving Door. 4 Ways to Improve Employee Retention

November 9th, 2021

Are you tired of constantly having to replace employees who don’t work out? Are you having issues keeping top people? Do you feel like you are always on the lookout for talent? You likely have…

4 Reasons Why Your Hiring Software Is Missing Top Talent

4 Reasons Why Your Hiring Software Is Missing Top Talent

November 4th, 2021

You cannot afford to make a hiring mistake, especially if you are hiring for a senior-level role. Hiring software is one of the many resources employers use to assess candidates. It can be used to…

“Cats or Dogs?” 4 Types of Interview Questions That Aren’t as Clever as You Think

“Cats or Dogs?” 4 Types of Interview Questions That Aren’t as Clever as You Think

November 2nd, 2021

There are many different types of job interview questions you can ask candidates. They tend to fall into one of three categories – informational, behavioural, or situational. But there is also another category of questions…