With a lot of market uncertainty in recent months, there has been a lot of talk about layoffs here in Canada. Recent Statistics Canada data showed a decline of 42,000 jobs (-0.2%) in August 2026,…
Leaving an open position vacant can put pressure on an organization. Existing employees may have to take on additional responsibilities, productivity can suffer, and important business opportunities may be missed. So, how long should employers…
After more than two decades in Canadian recruitment, our legal recruiters have seen every kind of resume imaginable. Some are understated, while others present as polished works of art. Lately, though, the gap between what…
If you want to future-proof your career, understanding the Canadian economic landscape is important. This is changing quickly and will continue to do so as the way companies leverage technology and AI evolves. As a…
Getting your application completed and in the right hands is only the first hurdle to getting a job. For many Canadian professionals, the next question is even more frustrating: how many interviews will it take…
When a high-performing employee hands in their resignation, most leaders immediately panic. The knee-jerk instinct is to present a counteroffer on the spot to stop them from walking out the door. Recruitment agencies in Canada…
A candidate who interviews well isn’t always a candidate who performs well. For hiring teams, separating polished rehearsers from genuinely experienced candidates has become a difficult challenge. The popularity of intensive interview coaching, formulaic frameworks,…
After more than two decades in Canadian executive search, we have watched thousands of professionals make career transitions. One thing we’ve noticed is that candidates often focus entirely on spotting employer red flags. Recognizing positive…
Artificial intelligence is changing the way companies work, hire and compete. Employers are increasingly looking for candidates who understand how to use AI to improve productivity, analyze information and automate routine tasks. But AI expertise…
